48 Assisted Living Facilities near Troy, MI

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Troy

• Located in southeast Michigan north of Detroit, Troy has four distinct seasons, including warm, often humid summers and cold, snowy winters, both of which can be uncomfortable for some older people. The average high temperature is 30 degrees Fahrenheit in January and 82 degrees in July.
  
  
• Troy has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Troy Recreation Department, an organization that provides meals on wheels, exercise programs and senior bus transportation, as well as three senior centers.
  
  
• Crime is not nearly the problem in Troy that it is in many other parts of southeast Michigan. The crime rate is 40 percent lower in Troy than the national average, which makes Troy safer than 70 percent of U.S. cities.
  

• The Troy, Michigan area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Beaumont Hospital Troy and the Henry Ford Medical Center Troy, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• Getting around Troy is easy. For seniors who drive, the city is located right on I-75. While there is no regular scheduled bus transportation in Troy, Med-Go Plus offers residents age 60 and older transportation to and from non-emergency medical appointments with advance reservations. In addition, the Michigan Smart Bus system offers curb-to-curb service to points within 10 miles with advanced reservations.
  
  
• Troy and the surrounding area are home to a number of events, cultural sites and museums. Chief among these are the Troy Museum and Historic Village, the Cranbrook Institute of Science and the Stage Nature Center.  Most attractions and cultural events in Troy offer senior discounts, although the qualifying age may vary.