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Assisted Living Communities in Muskegon, MI
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authentic reviews in Muskegon, MI below include Assisted Living facility with 280 reviews. On average in Muskegon, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.6 out of 5 stars.
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Max
5.0
Review of The Cove at Lake Woods
As we walked into the door at The Cove at Lake Woods-Muskegon, the staff was really helpful and friendly. They give us directions on how to get down to the administrator's office. So, that was...
Assisted Living
Mark
5.0
Review of Chestnut Fields
I am a former Army medic - I have seen good caregivers and these guys are SUPER great. I worked at an Army hospital and I know when people do not like caring for people. These people are very...
Assisted Living
Albert
4.0
Review of The Oaks
I'm living with my sister at The Oaks. I have been here for two weeks now. It's a nice place. I would rather be by myself, but my sister needs me now. The people working here are very friendly. The...
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Thank you for your kind words & for sharing your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to have you and your sister as members of our community!
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Muskegon, MI and Nearby Cities
At $3,500 per month, the cost of assisted living in Muskegon is well below the state and national averages, and it’s also one of the lowest monthly averages among all the urban areas in Michigan. Detroit averages $4,750 per month for assisted living, while Ann Arbor has the highest costs in the state at $5,590. Only Flint, at $3,669, comes close to matching Muskegon for price.
Muskegon
$3,500
Michigan
$4,200
The United States
$4,300
Detroit
$4,750
Flint
$3,669
Lansing
$5,225
Ann Arbor
$5,590
Paying for Assisted Living in Muskegon
Assisted living in Muskegon costs an average of $3,500 per month, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is lower than the statewide and national averages of $4,200 and $4,300, respectively.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Muskegon
Michigan provides personal care services through the Medicaid State Plan, which covers homes for the aged. It also provides an optional state supplement for supplemental security income recipients who reside in a home for the aged that limits room and board charges.
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 Muskegon, MI
Assisted living is not the only senior care option in Muskegon. Seniors who need 24-hour supervision and care can move into a semiprivate room in a local nursing care home for an average monthly cost of $9,057, while private rooms cost $9,498. Less expensive options for seniors who need less supervision include homemaker and home health aide services, which cost an average of $5,243 per month each. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $2,444 per month.
Homemaker Services
$5,243
Home Health Aide
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$2,444
Assisted Living Facility
$3,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,057
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$9,498
Free Assisted Living Resources in Muskegon
Seniors in the Muskegon area can look to several local organizations for help and support. These government and private nonprofit organizations assist seniors with in-home support, financial aid and benefits-related services. Transportation and nutrition assistance is also available from these support agencies.
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Contact
Service
(231) 733-8699
Tanglewood Park is a clearinghouse for senior support services in the Muskegon area and brings several nonprofit ventures together under a single unified institution. One project, AgeWell, provides seniors aged 55 and over with nutritional support through meals on wheels deliveries and nutrition education classes, a fitness program geared toward seniors' needs and travel programs to help older adults get out and travel. Another program, LifeCircles PACE offers full-spectrum health services for eligible seniors, from routine checkups to referrals for dental and vision care.
Senior Resources of West Michigan
(231) 739-5858
Senior Resources of West Michigan is part of the local Area Agency on Aging. It offers benefits counseling and case management services to help local seniors apply for various benefit programs they may be eligible for. Seniors can go through the agency to find caregiver education and referrals, support groups and bereavement counseling, as well as disabled ride services and home mobility modifications.
(231) 773-5355
Pioneer Resources provides social and community events that bring local seniors together on a weekly basis. Other services include help with Medicare/Medicaid signups and appeals, utility payment support and educational programs that focus on senior health and living skills.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Park | (231) 733-8699 | Tanglewood Park is a clearinghouse for senior support services in the Muskegon area and brings several nonprofit ventures together under a single unified institution. One project, AgeWell, provides seniors aged 55 and over with nutritional support through meals on wheels deliveries and nutrition education classes, a fitness program geared toward seniors' needs and travel programs to help older adults get out and travel. Another program, LifeCircles PACE offers full-spectrum health services for eligible seniors, from routine checkups to referrals for dental and vision care. |
| Senior Resources of West Michigan | (231) 739-5858 | Senior Resources of West Michigan is part of the local Area Agency on Aging. It offers benefits counseling and case management services to help local seniors apply for various benefit programs they may be eligible for. Seniors can go through the agency to find caregiver education and referrals, support groups and bereavement counseling, as well as disabled ride services and home mobility modifications. |
| Pioneer Resources | (231) 773-5355 | Pioneer Resources provides social and community events that bring local seniors together on a weekly basis. Other services include help with Medicare/Medicaid signups and appeals, utility payment support and educational programs that focus on senior health and living skills. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Muskegon
Muskegon-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.
