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To support its aging population, the Waterford region is home to numerous assisted living facilities. These facilities balance comfort and privacy with personalized care services, promoting a worry-free lifestyle for older adults. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Waterford pay $4,750 per month for assisted living, which is high compared to state and national averages. Â
This guide provides more information on senior care costs in Waterford, along with the benefits and drawbacks of living in this community and assisted living licensing information. It also provides free resources to help seniors make informed decisions regarding their care. Â
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READ MOREIn Waterford, as in all of Michigan, assisted living facilities are licensed as homes for the aged. These facilities are regulated by the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community & Health Systems. This governing body fields and investigates complaints regarding residential care facilities and has an extensive licensing process to ensure a high standard of care.Â
Seniors in Waterford pay approximately $4,750 per month for assisted living services. By comparison, monthly rates in Michigan as a whole average $4,200, and in the United States, the typical facility charges $4,300. Â
With monthly fees at $4,750, the Waterford region is among the most expensive in Michigan for assisted living. Seniors seeking more affordable care options in southeastern Michigan may consider Flint, which has monthly rates of $3,669. Bay City is even more affordable at $3,000 per month. Waterford is affordable compared to Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor, where respective rates come in at $5,000 and $5,590. Â
Waterford
$4,750
Michigan
$4,200
The United States
$4,300
Bay City
$3,000
Flint
$3,669
Grand Rapids
$5,000
Ann Arbor
$5,590
Assisted living is the most affordable residential care option in Waterford with facilities charging approximately $4,750 for care. Seniors who need 24-hour care and medical monitoring may require nursing home level care, which costs $8,821 per month for shared rooms and $10,646 for private accommodations. Seniors who live at home may consider homemaker services, including companionship, personal care, meals and transportation for $4,767 per month. Home health aides provide these services along with some skilled nursing services for $4,957. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,733 per month. Â
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
Note: Care cost data for Waterford was not available, so data for the closest city, Detroit Area, was used instead.Â
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.
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.
The Waterford region is home to several programs and agencies that serve older adults. Through the following resources, seniors can get one-on-one options counseling, legal and advocacy services, veterans benefits and social and recreational opportunities. Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | The Area Agency on Aging administers a range of programs to complement the services seniors receive in assisted living, including nutrition counseling, non-emergency medical transportation and information and referrals for community-based services. The agency also has health insurance options counselors who help Medicare beneficiaries understand their coverage and compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug coverage and long-term care insurance. |
Waterford Senior Center | (248) 682-9450 | The Waterford Senior Center is a division of the Waterford School District. It works closely with senior-centered nonprofit agencies to provide social and recreational services to community residents aged 62 and over. The center provides complimentary Gold Cards to members, which admits them and a guest to all home athletic games, plays and concerts. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Oakland County Veterans’ Services | (248) 858-0785 | The county’s Veterans’ Services Office is located in Pontiac, about eight miles south of Waterford. This office helps veterans and their families obtain the services and benefits they’re entitled to, including emergency financial assistance, transportation and health insurance. The office can screen veterans for eligibility for programs that can cover assisted living, such as Aid and Attendance, disability compensation and pensions. |
Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. | (866) 400-9164 | Elder Law of Michigan is a statewide nonprofit organization that specializes in civil legal issues that affect seniors. It's staffed with experienced legal professionals who advocate on behalf of and represent older adults in issues such as Social Security overpayment, denied Medicare claims and consumer debt collection practices. The office can also help seniors understand assisted living contracts and navigate problems with intake and discharge procedures. |
Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 485-9393 | The state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has local volunteers who visit assisted living facilities to ensure residents understand their rights and facilities comply with state-mandated guidelines. The ombudsman can also mediate interpersonal disagreements and resolve issues related to quality of care. |
Waterford-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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