31 Assisted Living Facilities near Dearborn, MI

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Dearborn

• Located in central Michigan along the Detroit River, Dearborn is known for its warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The average high temperature in January is 33 degrees Fahrenheit and 85 degrees in July.
  
  
• The City of Dearborn provides a number of services for residents age 60 and older, including meals on wheels, exercise programs and senior bus transportation. There are also six senior centers within the city limits.
  
  
• Crime, particularly theft and property crime, is a growing problem in Dearborn as in many other parts of southeast Michigan. The crime rate is 40 percent higher in Dearborn than the Michigan average and 17 percent higher than the national average.
  
  
• The Dearborn area is home to world-class medical facilities, including two branches of the Henry Ford Medical Center and Beaumont Hospital and its level 2 trauma center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• It's easy to get around Dearborn. The Detroit Department of Transportation provides regular, scheduled public bus service throughout Dearborn and between the city and other points in southeast Michigan. The Dearborn Smart Bus system offers curb-to-curb service to points within 10 miles with advanced reservations, making it ideal for seniors who can't walk far.
  
  
• Dearborn is home to a number of cultural sites and museums. Chief among these is the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village and its collection of early 20th century buildings. Others include Fairlane, Henry Ford's restored estate, and the Ford River Rouge Factory.