Assisted Living Communities in Marshall, Michigan

Assisted Living costs in Marshall start around $4,400 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Marshall and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.

A classically structured fountain built in 1930 lends the Brooks Memorial Fountain Park a taste of Versailles, France, and local seniors, who make up 21.8% of the 7,005 residents in Marshall, Michigan, may enjoy a stroll through the city's main green space. To accommodate those aged 65 and older who may need help with the tasks of daily living, there are three assisted living facilities in town and 15 more in neighboring communities. In Marshall and the rest of Michigan, the Department of Human Services licenses and regulates these facilities as homes for the aged.

• On a scales of 1 to 100 (worst), Marshall's violent crime rate is 12.6, which is 10 points lower than the national average whereas the city's property crime rate is 26.6, eight points lower than the national average. The lower crime rates may give seniors peace of mind when running errands in town.
• At 91, Marshall's cost of living is six points lower than the state average and about 10 points lower than the national average. This is mostly driven by housing costs, but seniors in assisted living facilities may benefit from the lower cost of healthcare.
• Seniors might breathe easier in Marshall than in most areas of the U.S. According to the EPA, Marshall's air quality rating of 77 is 19 points higher than the national average. Its water quality rating is 72, which is also better than the national median of 55. 
• Summer highs in Marshall reach 83 degrees in July, which gives seniors plenty of opportunities to enjoy the warmer weather. In the winter, January lows dip to 17, which might aggravate conditions sensitive to the cold, such as arthritis. Marshall gets 50 inches of snow, nearly double the U.S. average of 28, although annual rainfall at 37 inches is on par with the national average of 38 inches. 
• Michigan is relatively tax-friendly to seniors. The state does not tax Social Security retirement benefits and there's a large deduction on other types of retirement income.
• The Marshall area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Oaklawn Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

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