45 Assisted Living Facilities near Davison, MI

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Davison

• Davison’s location on the eastern side of Michigan’s Lower Penninsula makes it subject to lake effects, generally resulting in a cold, windy climate for seniors who enjoy outdoor activities. The average low temperature in January is 15 degrees and the average high is 29 degrees. The average temperatures for Davison range from 60 to 81 degrees in July.

• The overall cost of living is relatively low in Davison, averaging about 88 percent of the national average. Seniors in assisted living facilities will be most affected by grocery expenses, which are almost 6 percent above the national average. All other essential expenses are close to the national average.

• Davison’ overall crime rate is about average since it’s safer than about 48 percent of the cities in the United States. However, the annual rate of violent crime is very low in Davison, at 1.22 per thousand people, which comfort seniors when they run errands. In comparison, the annual rate of violent crime in Michigan is 4.59 per thousand people and 4.0 for the United States.

• The Flint Mass Transportation Authority provides public transportation for the residents of Genesee County, including Davison. Senior citizens over the age of 65, people on Medicare and the disabled pay a discounted fare.
  

• The Davison Senior Center provides a full schedule of activities for senior citizens, including recreation, arts and crafts, education and fitness.  It also provides a range of legal and medical services for seniors.

• Davison has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Grand Blanc.