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American House Sterling Woods
36430 Van Dyke Avenue, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
"The thing I like best about American House Sterling Woods is the people. Everyone here is so nice, the staff and...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$3,000
Assisted Living Communities in Sterling Heights, MI
A northern suburb of Detroit, Sterling Heights offers access to 304 assisted living...
communities in Macomb County. In 2024, facilities in this region charge around $5,949 per month, which exceeds the state and national medians of $5,050 and $5,350, respectively.
Our directory features 2821 reviews testimonials from residents and visitors of local assisted living facilities, providing an in-depth look at the quality of care they provide. On average, these facilities earn a rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
304 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
American House Sterling Heights
11255 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
"I like American House Sterling Heights. I like best that it's more of a residential-style setting. I like the fact that...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,425
Caring Stars Winner
Sterling Elder Care
35235 Rockingham Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
"Sterling Elder Care was recommended by my mom's hospice nurse and it has been one of the best things that could have...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
Bramham Foster Home
38952 Bramham Street, Clinton Township, MI 48038
"The care is excellent. Staff is very personable. It is a small group setting so everyone gets individual attention...
Assisted Living
$3,800
Caring Stars Winner
Shorehaven
14560 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
"My mother has moved into Shorehaven. Everything is excellent. The staff, the service, and the food are good. We have no...
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American House Sterling Meadows
33433 Schoenherr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
"We chose American House Sterling Meadows for my mother. It's lovely, and it's working out quite well. The apartment is...
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The Shelby
46496 Kramer Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315
Walnut Creek of Shelby is owned and operated by an experienced geriatric care nurse and offers home-like environments...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Utica
45969 North Pointe Boulevard, Utica, MI 48315
"The thing I liked least about Brookdale Utica is that they have junkyard dogs at the desk. The thing I liked the best...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,030
Baldwin House Senior Living Lakeside
15731 19 Mile Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038
"My grandma used to live here. It was great. We loved it. The rooms were very nice. I would not mind living there. They...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,300
Windemere Park Warren
31800 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48093
"I went to Windemere Park Warren. It was very nice and was like a very nice hotel. I wouldn't mind going to a place like...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$3,450
StoryPoint Clinton Township
16230 19 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48083
"I am a current resident of StoryPoint Clinton Township. I like the community because it is so well run and all of the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,438
The Arbor Inn
14030 Fourteen Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
"We chose The Arbor Inn because it's independent and the staff seems really nice. Our experience so far has been really...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,435
Meadows Assisted Living of Troy
2316 John R Rd, Troy, MI 48083
"I went to Sun Valley Senior Living. I like the representative who showed me around. She was very, very nice, and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,000
Troy Gentle Care Home LLC
2718 Lovington Avenue, Troy, MI 48083
"Very clean, family friendly, accommodating and clean (did I mention clean). Caring and helpful to residents and their...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
American House Troy
2300 Grand Haven Drive, Troy, MI 48083
"I lived in the American House and loved it. I had a one-bedroom apartment and would go down and play games with the...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,475
Sunrise of Shelby Township
46471 Hayes Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315
"Sunrise was a very nice facility; it was our second choice. The staff seemed attentive to the residents. It had an...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,138
Bickford of Shelby Township
48251 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby, MI 48315
"My brother-in-law moved to Bickford of Shelby Township. I have nothing but good things to say. The surroundings are...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,410
Rose Senior Living – Clinton Township
44003 Partridge Creek Blvd., Clinton Township, MI 48038
"I visited Rose Senior Living - Clinton Township and met Ginny. She was very nice. She's the one who walked me through...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,595
Park Place, A Signature American House Community
29250 Heritage Parkway, Warren, MI 48092
"My parents moved into Park Place. It's fine for my mother, but a little scary for my father because he's got dementia...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,460
Walnut Creek House
48578 Adams Dr, Macomb, MI 48044
Walnut Creek House is owned and operated by an experienced geriatric care nurse and offers home-like environments for...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Karen
5.0
Review of Sterling Elder Care
My mother was a resident of Sterling Elder Care, and that was an absolutely, positively excellent facility. My mom passed away, and the last time I was there was in December 2023. My mother's care...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC110225B
3.0
Review of American House Sterling Heights
I toured American House Sterling Heights. They could not meet my sister's dietary wants or needs. They serve everybody pretty much the same thing as far as food goes. There's not a lot of...
Assisted Living
Corrie
4.0
Review of My Doctors Inn
My mother moved to the assisted living facility of My Doctors Inn in Sterling Heights. I like the assistance that they provide. If anything happens with my mother, they notify me immediately, and...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Sterling Heights’ assisted living communities set monthly rates near $5,949, which runs hundreds of dollars above the Michigan norm of $5,050. While costs in nearby Ann Arbor surpass the local median by about $500, rates in other cities in the region trend lower. For example, seniors pay approximately $4,250 in Flint, and in Monroe, facilities charge around $3,850.
Sterling Heights
$5,949
Michigan
$5,050
The United States
$5,350
Flint
$4,250
Ann Arbor
$6,500
Monroe
$3,850
Jackson
$4,733
Paying for Assisted Living in Sterling Heights, MI
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sterling Heights
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 Care
In Sterling Heights, seniors pay around $5,949 per month for assisted living, making residential care an economical alternative to other solutions in the city. By comparison, seniors who need 24-hour medical support pay about $10,798 for nursing home care, and agencies charge approximately $6,101 for in-home care and $6,292 for home health care.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,292
Assisted Living Facility
$5,949
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,798
Note: Since data for Sterling Heights is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Detroit, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights residents in assisted living facilities have access to multiple low-cost and free services that can help connect them with socialization opportunities, protect their rights and plan for long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | The Area Agency on Aging 1-B helps improve the quality of life in seniors in Macomb County, where Sterling Heights is located. A resource center provides information about local services, including legal counseling and care coordination. Residents can participate in free educational programs on fall prevention, chronic disease management and other aging-related topics. Other services may include affordable transportation to medical centers and assistance to apply for health insurance coverage. |
| Sterling Heights Senior Center | (586) 446-2750 | The local Senior Center has recreational programs available to Sterling Heights residents aged 50 and over. Activities include board games, group trips and social events that encourage community engagement. Retirees have access to indoor walking tracks, a gym, cardio room and fitness classes adapted to the physical condition of older adults. Some seniors may qualify for the Minibus Service, which provides transportation to the Center and other nearby destinations. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 485-9393 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program hires public officials and trained volunteers to help resolve problems affecting seniors in local assisted living facilities. Residents and family members can report any concerns that may threaten their well-being, such as low quality of services and cases of elder abuse. Staff members also educate retirees on the long-term care options available to them, which may include placement in a residential setting and programs to help pay for this level of care. All services provided by the ombudsman are confidential and free of charge. |
| Macomb County Veterans’ Services | (586) 469-5315 | This office connects former members of the U.S. Armed Forces with public entitlements they qualify for. Available medical services include counseling, screening tests and emergency care at certain VA centers. Volunteers may help seniors claim financial benefits, such as Aid and Attendance pensions, which can partially pay for the costs at assisted living facilities. The relatives of veterans can also apply on their behalf. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights-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.
