Gilcrest Home
1410 Gilcrest, East Lansing, MI, 48823
Okemos is a charming city east of Lansing, offering parks for outdoor activities, including biking and golfing, and a downtown area full of shops and restaurants. It's home to over 25,100 residents, 13.7% of whom are seniors. Warm summer weather makes it an attractive destination for active seniors, while affordable health care prices enable residents to access quality medical services at McLaren Greater Lansing – Okemos Community Medical Center.Â
Seniors seeking personal care support to maintain an active lifestyle may consider moving to an assisted living community. These communities provide 24-hour staff to assist with daily living tasks, including grooming and meal preparation, and lifestyle services such as housekeeping and laundry. Daily meals and planned activities are also available, and residents often have access to private or semi-private floor plans. Seniors in Okemos pay about $4,313 per month for assisted living, which is higher than Michigan's statewide average of $4,250 but lower than the national median of $4,500.Â
This guide compares assisted living costs in Okemos to those in surrounding cities and explores how to pay for care. It also provides resources seniors can reference when navigating long-term care options.Â
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READ MOREMichigan's Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs monitors assisted living communities in Okemos and throughout the state. The agency provides facility licensing information and training. It also has a searchable database seniors and their families can use to find communities aligning with their care needs and access inspection reports.Â
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Assisted living communities in Okemos charge about $4,313 per month for services.Â
Seniors in Okemos pay a monthly rate of $4,313 for assisted living, which is higher than Michigan's statewide average of $4,250 but lower than the national median of $4,500. It's also a more affordable option than many nearby cities. Prices increase by nearly 12% in Grand Rapids and 1.4% in Flint. Kalamazoo offers care at a higher monthly rate of $4,350, but prices drop by 2.3% in Detroit, providing one of the lowest monthly rates in the region.Â
Okemos
$4,313
Michigan
$4,250
United States
$4,500
Grand Rapids
$4,828
Flint
$4,375
Kalamazoo
$4,350
Detroit
$4,215
Okemos offers several senior care options to meet the varying needs of its residents. Assisted living is one of the most affordable options at $4,313 per month. However, adult day health care is cheaper, offering limited medical services and daytime activities for $2,427. Seniors can access home care or home health care to age in place for a price increase of 30.4%. Alternatively, they can move to a nursing home if 24-hour medical supervision is needed to live comfortably; nursing homes in Okemos charge a higher rate of $9,551 for a semi-private room.Â
In-Home Care
$5,625
Home Health Care
$5,625
Adult Day Health Care
$2,427
Assisted Living Facility
$4,313
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,551
Note: Data for Okemos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lansing, was used instead.Â
Low-income seniors residing in homes for the aged in Okemos may be eligible to have their assisted living expenses covered under the Medicaid State Plan. Michigan also provides an optional state supplement to Supplemental Security Income, which may be used for assisted living expenses. Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
Okemos and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Okemos, please visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
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Okemos Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
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Mary
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Review of Bickford of Okemos
My husband was a resident of the Bickford of Okemos before he passed away. They had some really good employees. That's always important because if you go there and there are different people and...
Provider response
Hello Mary, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review for Bickford of Okemos. We are so very sorry for your loss and honored to have been part of his life. Please reach out to your...
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Corey
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Review of Bickford of Okemos
I went to Bickford of Okemos. The building was very nice. It looked very homey on the inside. Outside, it looked business-like, but the inside was very lovely. If I would have been able to afford...
Provider response
Corey, So happy to hear that you recommend Bickford of Okemos. We're glad that you agree that it is truly a special place with a skilled and compassionate team.
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Lori
5
Review of Bickford of Okemos
My visit to Bickford of Okemos was wonderful, the staff was great, and it's very secure. The price point was higher, but it's very well-maintained. They had a variety of activities that they do...
Provider response
Lori, we are delighted we could provide you with such a positive experience! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did.