The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dewitt, MI for 2023

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Dewitt

• At 99.6, Dewitt's cost of living in on par with state and national averages. Families of seniors in assisted living may pay less for groceries and healthcare here than in other cities in the state, which could leave more money for assisted living fees.
• DeWitt's violent crime rate of 9.8 is less than half the U.S. average of 22.7; its property crime is 13.3, about a third of the U.S. median of 35.4. Seniors attending appointments in town may feel safer given these lower crime rates.
• Michigan is tax-friendly to seniors in Dewitt and other cities throughout the state. The state doesn't tax Social Security retirement benefits and there's a large deduction on other types of retirement income.
• The Dewitt area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Lansing.
• On a scale where 100 equals the best air quality, Dewitt scores a 70, while the national average is just 58. However, seniors may be concerned that the water quality is rated at 47, eight points lower than the U.S. average of 55.
• Summer highs reach 82 degrees in July in Dewitt, whereas winter low dip to 17 in January, which might not agree with seniors sensitive to colder weather. The city receives 33 inches of rainfall, which is five inches less than the U.S. average. However, Dewitt receives 44 inches of snow each year, compared to the national average of 28 inches. The city receives 172 days of sunshine, which is 33 days less than the U.S. average.

Note: Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.