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Assisted Living Communities in Fenton, Michigan

Fenton sits mainly within Genesee County, with portions extending into Oakland and Livingston counties, in the Flint Metropolitan Area. In 2024, local seniors spend around $4,250 per month on...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Fenton, MI and Nearby Cities

Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Fenton’s assisted living rates hover near $4,250 monthly, which trends $800 below the state median. Local costs also compare favorably to rates in nearby cities, including Lansing, where facilities charge approximately $5,500, and Detroit, where residents pay roughly $5,949 for care.

Fenton

$4,250

Michigan

$5,050

The United States

$5,350

Saginaw

$5,000

Bay City

$5,075

Detroit

$5,949

Lansing

$5,500

Paying for Assisted Living in Fenton, MI

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 Michigan, MI Choice and Supplemental Security Income Category G.

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

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Fenton, MI

Assisted living costs in Fenton come in at approximately $4,250 per month, making it the most budget-friendly senior care solution in the city. By contrast, seniors who obtain private custodial services at home pay about $5,720 for in-home care, and home health care agencies set a baseline rate of around $6,292. Nursing home care also costs more at roughly $10,798.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$6,292

Assisted Living Facility

$4,250

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$10,798

Note: Since data for Fenton is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Flint, instead.

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Barb

I visited this facility

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

I visited this facility

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

I visited this facility

Review of Vicinia Gardens Assisted Living

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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