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"The facility is one of the best we have visited. The staff seemed very invested in their residents with a number of different activities. We are looking to move our parents into StoryPoint in the future..."
"Linden Square Assisted Living Center had 12 levels of care, and my husband was a level 8. He had a stroke after we got him there, and they brought in hospice. Our experience has been quite good. The caregiver seemed very caring and very helpful. It's..."
"My dad was at American House Carpenter for five months. He was getting assisted living, and at the very end, we switched over to hospice. I thought it was excellent. It was a very friendly community. The people who worked there, as well as the people..."
"My dad moved to Brookdale Ann Arbor. I like the friendliness of the staff, and their willingness to work with me and my dad's VA benefits. I also like the overall community, the cleanliness, the beautiful community spaces, and the activities. Their s..."
"University Living was very nice, they were very accommodating, very helpful. The sample unit was nice, and there were a few residents who had their doors open. The eating room was very nice and high quality. They have a room that you can rent out if ..."
"My mom lived here for 16 months with rapidly advancing dementia. I visited her nearly every day and had the opportunity to meet many staff and observe their interactions with my mom. Due to her disease she could become very difficult and the staff wa..."
"I like Golden Acre a lot. It is a small home that cares for like five people. This place is on an acre lot that is just beautiful. They have a big deck where they can take people out. In terms of activities, they do as much as they can with the resid..."
"I went to Birch Hollow Family. It was a single family house. They don't have a ramp, they have a back door which you can go in with the wheelchair, but the front door has no ramp. The room was so crowded, the kitchen and the living room were so crowd..."
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In Saline, assisted living generally costs $6,093 per month — $1,843 more than the state norm and $1,593 more than the national average. Due to the high cost of care in Saline, seniors may want to consider nearby cities to save money. Battle Creek is one of the most affordable locations, with assisted living averaging 44.2% less there than in Saline. Care also costs $2,093‬ less in Jackson and $1,878 less in Detroit compared to Saline. Moreover, assisted living expenses are approximately 17.1% lower in Monroe.
Saline
$6,093
Michigan
$4,250
United States
$4,500
Jackson
$4,000
Monroe
$5,050
Battle Creek
$3,400
Detroit
$4,215
Paying for Assisted Living in Saline
On average, assisted living communities charge $6,093 per month in Saline.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Saline
Saline, Michigan seniors who meet the eligibility requirements will find several federal and state programs to help them pay for assisted living. These include Healthy Michigan, MI Choice and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
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 Saline, MI
Assisted living averages $6,093 in Saline, but there are several other care options available. In-home care is comparable in price to assisted living at $6,101 and provides many of the same services, except seniors receive support in their own residences. Home health care, also at the same price, provides skilled nursing and medical services for seniors with health care needs. Nursing homes offer the most intensive and most expensive care in Saline, with a semiprivate room costing approximately 59.7% more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$6,093
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,733
Note:Data for Saline was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Ann Arbor, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Saline
Saline 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 Saline, please visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Saline
The Bureau of Community and Health Systems, part of Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, regulates assisted living communities in Saline and other cities throughout the state. The agency performs regular inspections and investigates complaints to ensure providers meet their care obligations and residents are safe.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Saline
Health care is both highly affordable and accessible in Saline, with medical treatment costing 10.5% less on average in the city than the U.S. norm. Saline also has 607 physicians per 100,000 people — a physician density nearly three times the national average of 210.
Saline has several local medical clinics and pharmacies. However, seniors can also access hospitals in Ann Arbor and Detroit, as both cities are within driving distance. The University of Michigan Hospital, located just over 10 miles away, has received awards for gastrointestinal care and spinal surgery and is consistently recognized as one of the nation's best hospitals, rated by patient experience.
The cost of living, measured on a 100-point index, is 109.3 in Saline, reflecting slightly higher expenses than the national average. However, taxes are relatively low, so living in the area can still be quite affordable for seniors. The sales tax rate is 1.3 points lower in Saline than the 7.3% national average, and the income tax rate is 4.3% compared to 4.6% nationwide.
Crimes are uncommon in Saline, making the city a safe location for older adults. Measured on a 100-point scale, the incidence of violent crimes is 13.9 in Saline, compared to 22.7 across the country. Property crimes rank at 19.9 on the scale vs. the nation's average of 35.4.
People's Express public transportation services operate throughout Saline, offering travel to many destinations in the city, as well as to Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. The local government provides subsidies for seniors, which can make transportation more affordable.
The area's continental climate can lead to the city being slightly colder than average throughout winter, with temperatures hitting 15.3 degrees Fahrenheit vs. 21.7 degrees nationwide. However, summers are very comfortable in Saline, measuring 9.1 on a 10-point scale against the U.S. average of 7.
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Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Saline
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Since my 97 year old dad moved into StoryPoint Saline over a year ago, we have seen a positive change in his health and his overall happiness. StoryPoint hires a caring, approachable staff and...
I didn't care about Linden Square Assisted Living at all. The staff wasn't friendly. They weren't cruel or angry or anything like that, but you got the feeling they were just doing their job, that...