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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fenton, MI for 2024

Situated mostly in Michigan’s Genesee County and approximately an hour northwest of downtown Detroit, Fenton is a city of about 11,403 people. Those over 65 make up 17.5% of Fenton’s residents, which is an above-average figure for a U.S. city. They’re lured to the city because its low cost of living helps their incomes go further and its sparse population means they can avoid the madding crowds. Fenton is also within easy reach of three of Michigan’s biggest cities, including Flint and Lansing, ensuring its seniors have easy access to big-city resources when they want them.

Assisted living is an option worth considering for seniors who find daily tasks increasingly challenging. Assisted living facilities can offer 24/7 security, chef-prepared meals, and housekeeping by staff, allowing seniors to spend their days as they wish. Assisted living facilities in Fenton charge different fees, with the average being around $3,669. That’s an annual savings of $6,372 when compared to the state average of $4,200 per month.

This guide reviews the costs of assisted living in the surrounding area in addition to discussing the advantages and disadvantages of living in Fenton. There’s also a useful list of free resources for seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Fenton

The State of Michigan doesn’t license assisted living facilities. However, if a facility serving seniors provides levels of care that meet licensing requirements, it must apply for a license from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Licensed facilities receive regular unannounced visits to ensure they’re complying with the state’s regulations.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Fenton

  • According to Sperling’s Best Places, the cost of living index for the country is 100, while Fenton’s is 95.9, meaning its seniors hold on to more of their incomes than the average American. Health care costs are a good example of this. In Fenton, the figure is 85, slightly below the state average and significantly lower than the national average.
  • The crime statistics for Fenton reveal the city to be a safe place to live. Property crime is a little below the national average, while instances of violent crime are about half those of the state and the country. Many seniors in assisted living are also secure in the knowledge that their facilities have 24/7 surveillance systems with staff always on-site.
  • Due to its northerly location, Fenton experiences colder winters than most cities in the U.S., with an above-average annual snowfall of 36 inches and fewer sunny days (174 compared to the national average of 205). However, the city also gets below-average rainfall, and in summer, temperatures of around 82 degrees are normal.
  • There are no hospitals in Fenton. The primary medical facility is Fenton Medical Center. However, the highly regarded McLaren Flint Hospital is only 25 minutes from the city, while an hour’s journey southeast to Detroit takes seniors to some of the most highly rated hospitals in the country. 
  • The Flint-based Mass Transportation Authority provides various useful services for seniors throughout Genesee County. These include the Rides to Wellness Program, a free door-to-door service for seniors who need to attend medical appointments or collect medications from pharmacies. There’s also Senior Shopper, a fixed-route pickup and return bus service that stops at many senior living facilities across the county, providing seniors with easy access to retail stores in the county and Flint.
  • Unfortunately, water quality in Fenton is significantly below the national average. However, due to its rural location, the city’s air quality is excellent and far above the national average.

Paying for Assisted Living in Fenton

The average monthly cost for an assisted living placement in Fenton is $3,669, making the city one of the most affordable in the state. Other figures published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey also show Fenton’s typical fees to be below the state and national averages.

The Cost of Living in Nearby Cities

Bay City is the least costly location in this part of Michigan, with fees averaging $3,000. Saginaw’s seniors pay an additional $1,000 per month, while in Detroit, costs rise by another $750. The most expensive city in the region is the state capital, Lansing, where fees average $5,225.

Fenton

$3,669

Michigan

$4,200

The United States

$4,300

Bay City

$3,000

Saginaw

$4,000

Lansing

$5,225

Detroit

$4,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Senior care costs often reflect the type of care provided, but not always. For example, assisted living in Fenton includes accommodations, yet its average costs are 22% below those of home and home health care. Both in-home services cost $4,576, despite home health care including basic medical support. Able-bodied seniors attending adult day health care centers have the most affordable care, with costs averaging $2,383. Due to their intensive levels of care, nursing homes are the most expensive. A typical semiprivate room in Fenton costs $9,353, while seniors in private rooms pay an additional $532 per month.

Home care

$4,576

Home health care

$4,576

Adult day health care

$2,383

Assisted living

$3,669

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9,353

Nursing home (private room)

$9,885

Note: Data for Fenton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Flint, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fenton

There are a number of state and federal programs that offer financial assistance to eligible Fenton seniors. These include Healthy MichiganMI Choice and Supplemental Security Income Category G.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Michigan

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Fenton

Fenton’s seniors can benefit from a wide range of free resources, some of which are listed here. The resources can help seniors meet some costs, improve poor-quality care, learn new skills and make new friends.

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Fenton Community & Cultural Center(810) 629-2512Fenton Community & Cultural Center is a wheelchair-accessible hub that operates Senior Fridays, a day of activities catering to the city's older residents. Activities include bingo games and painting classes. On the fourth Friday of every month, the center provides nutritious lunches for seniors for a fee of $4 per meal. Other programs may incur nominal fees, such as $1 for bingo.
Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman(866) 485-9393Seniors who can't resolve an issue with the owner or manager of their assisted living facility can take their complaint to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who will investigate and seek to resolve the issue on the senior's behalf. The ombudsman also educates seniors about their rights in care communities. There is no charge for their services.
Flint VA Clinic(810) 720-2913The Flint VA Clinic is a community-based outpatient clinic that delivers primary care services to vets in Genesee County. It also provides anticoagulation, social work and mental health services. Seniors in need of hospitalization are transferred to the VA Ann Arbor Medical Center, although those in need of immediate care are taken to one of three medical centers within the county.
Valley Area Agency on Aging(810) 239-7671The Valley Area Agency on Aging is a multi-resource nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in the area. The AAA can assist seniors by providing referrals to Medicare counselors who can help them plan for their futures, information on locations of health screenings for older residents, and legal services for those on low incomes.
Mott Community College Gold Card(810) 762-0200Adults aged 60 and over can apply for the Mott Community College Gold Card, which meets their tuition costs for standard classes. Seniors will need to pay for other fees, including textbooks. The card also provides 50% discounts on some courses. Fenton seniors can study at the Southern Lakes Branch Center in the city.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fenton

Fenton-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Michigan

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Barb

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Review of Provision Living at Fenton

I went to Provision Living at Fenton. That would have been ideal, but they didn't have any two-bedroom openings. They're excellent. I like the two bedrooms, two baths and it was just very nice. The...

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Judith

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Review of Provision Living at Fenton

Provision Living at Fenton was a beautiful facility. It was all new, clean, and well-kept. The rooms were nice. They had a movie room, a workout area, and a craft area. When you first come in...

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Judy

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Review of Vicinia Gardens of Fenton

Vicinia Gardens of Fenton was a very nice community. The people that were there were also very nice. The facility was clean, spacious, and pretty nice. Their amenities were comparable to bigger...

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