Talison Assisted Living
30114 Ardmore Drive, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
"Providing senior care to those in need and are ready to find a place they can call home. Services are tailored for each resident. "
READ MOREThe Detroit suburb of Southfield is home to nearly 73,000 residents, roughly one in five of whom are aged 65 or older. It offers a comfortable climate, low crime rates and accessible healthcare, making it a prime option for those seeking retirement options in southeast Michigan.
Seniors in Southfield unable to safely live alone often opt for assisted living. These residential facilities provide personal care, housekeeping and laundry services and social and recreational programs while supporting the privacy and independence of residents. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, local assisted living rates exceed state and national medians at $4,750 per month.
This guide features an overview of assisted living in Southfield, including an analysis of alternative senior care options and their respective costs, the benefits and drawbacks of living here and how the quality of assisted living services is controlled. It also highlights the services and programs available to seniors to help them make informed decisions regarding their care.
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30114 Ardmore Drive, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
"Providing senior care to those in need and are ready to find a place they can call home. Services are tailored for each resident. "
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READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Southfield are generally referred to as adult foster care homes or homes for the aged. They are licensed and monitored by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Assisted living facilities in Southfield charge $4,750 per month for care. This is several hundred dollars higher than the state median of $4,200 and the national average of $4,300.
Southfield is one of the most expensive cities in Michigan for assisted living services, with monthly fees coming in at $4,750. Even so, some surveyed cities have pricier care, including Monroe, where rates are about $350 higher at $5,100 per month, and Ann Arbor, which has the highest rates in the state at $5,590. Those seeking more economical care may find competitive rates in the Kalamazoo area, where facilities charge $3,950 per month, or Bay City, where fees are the lowest in Michigan at $3,000.
Southfield
$4,750
Michigan
$4,200
The United States
$4,300
Kalamazoo Area
$3,950
Ann Arbor
$5,590
Bay City
$3,000
Monroe
$5,100
Assisted living is among the more affordable senior care types in the Southfield region, with older adults paying $4,750 per month for services. Homemaker services offer a comparable scope of care in the individual’s own home and are slightly costlier at $4,767. Home health aide services also include skilled nursing and cost $4,957 per month. Nursing homes, which provide around-the-clock care and monitoring, charge $8,821 per month for shared rooms and $10,646 for private rooms. Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care option at $1,733 per month.
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,821
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,646
Seniors in Michigan can apply to the Medicaid program to help them manage with the costs of their assisted living community. Seniors can also utilize the Health Link program to help with other expenses that they incur.
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.
Older adults researching assisted living options in Southfield have the support of several local agencies and programs. The following resources offer guidance on issues related to senior care, including options for paying for services and how to resolve problems in assisted living facilities.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (248) 357-2255 | The local Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that administers a broad range of services to those aged 60 and over in Southfield and the surrounding region. It has an Information and Assistance phone line that is staffed by live agents who help seniors and families obtain services in the community. It also administers the state’s Medicare and Medicaid Assistance Program, which provides free, unbiased guidance and assistance with understanding Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance. |
Oakland County Veterans’ Services | (248) 858-0785 | The county’s Veterans Services Office advocates on behalf of local veterans and their families and helps them obtain the services and benefits they’re entitled to. Through this local office, which is situated about 15 miles north of Southfield in Pontiac, veterans are screened for benefits and get help with applying for pension programs, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance Benefit, which can help them pay for local assisted living services. |
Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (517) 827-8040 | The statewide Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program operates on assisted living residents’ behalf and ensures that they receive high-quality care. The ombudsman helps seniors research local assisted living facilities and discusses public benefits that may pay for their care, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. The ombudsman also ensures that residents understand their rights and obtain all the services in their care plans. |
Lakeshore Legal Aid | (248) 443-8068 | Lakeshore Legal Aid is a local nonprofit agency staffed with legal professionals that specialize in civil legal matters. At the Southfield office, older adults get one-on-one help with resolving issues related to public benefits, such as denied Medicaid claims, canceled Medicare policies or Social Security overpayment. The agency also helps resolve problems related to the quality of care and intake or discharge procedures in assisted living facilities. |
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | (248) 537-3300, ext. 3941 | The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program provides volunteer opportunities for those aged 55 and over in Southfield and the surrounding region. Volunteers serve in local schools, museums, performing arts venues, hospitals and senior centers in exchange for supplemental liability insurance, transportation reimbursement and invitations to recognition events. |
Southfield-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.
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