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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wyoming, MI for 2024

Wyoming is a charming city in southwest Michigan’s Grand Rapids metro area with about 77,000 residents. While only 11% of the population is retirement-aged, the city offers a wealth of benefits to prospective assisted living residents, including specialized transportation services, comfortable weather and high access to health care. Residents also enjoy a relatively affordable cost of living and retiree-friendly income tax laws, making Wyoming a financially viable option for many seniors.

For older adults seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle, Wyoming is home to several high-quality assisted living facilities. These facilities feature nonmedical supports, such as daily meals, housekeeping and assistance with personal care, along with daily social and recreational activities. Many facilities have on-site amenities, such as fitness centers and libraries, and some have multiple dining venues to accommodate varying preferences. Monthly rates may vary depending on amenities, but on average, seniors in Wyoming pay $4,828 per month for care. This is several hundred dollars higher than Michigan’s norm of $4,250 and the national average of $4,500.

This guide provides more details on assisted living in Wyoming, including an overview of free and low-cost resources that support current and prospective residents and information on how facilities in the state obtain licensing. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Wyoming

In Wyoming, as well as the rest of Michigan, assisted living facilities are licensed by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems. These facilities are officially called homes for the aged or adult foster care facilities, and they comply with minimum requirements for care planning, scope of services, staffing and meal services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Wyoming

  • Seniors in Michigan don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits. While other types of retirement income are taxable, qualified individuals can claim large deductions to reduce what they owe from retirement savings accounts and pensions. This can help some seniors afford assisted living costs in Wyoming.
  • Wyoming seniors can participate in the Discounted Go!Bus Ticket Program through the local senior center. Through this program, those aged 60 and over who are unable to ride the regular public bus service can get door-to-door transportation. They can purchase 10, 20 or 30 passes for a suggested donation of $1.50, giving many seniors a budget-friendly alternative to paid services available through assisted living.
  • Wyoming is home to University of Michigan Health – West, a nonprofit, 208-bed teaching hospital with numerous specialties. Additionally, there are three hospitals within 5 miles of the city in neighboring Grand Rapids, including Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. Health care costs in this city run about 17% below the national median and there are 263 doctors per capita versus 210 nationally, promoting access to medical support for assisted living residents.
  • On a cost of living index set to a national norm of 100, Wyoming scores 87.4 versus the Michigan score of 91.5, indicating that local living costs are about 13% lower than the national norm and four percentage points lower than the Michigan average. Residents typically pay less for housing here than in other U.S. and Michigan cities, which may promote competitive residential care costs.  
  • Wyoming scores 26.8 for violent crime and 33.1 for property crime on a 100-point crime index. These scores are similar to the respective national scores of 22.7 and 35.4, indicating that crime happens at about the same rate here as in the nation as a whole. For seniors concerned about crime, assisted living provides an attractive alternative to living alone through security measures such as surveillance cameras and gated entrances.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Wyoming

In Wyoming, assisted living residents pay approximately $4,828 per month for housing and care.  

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Wyoming is a relatively costly city for obtaining assisted living, with local facilities charging monthly median rates of $4,828. This exceeds the Michigan average of $4,250 and the national norm of $4,500, as well as care costs in nearby cities. For example, in Kalamazoo, rates are about 10% lower than in Wyoming, and in Niles, seniors pay about $630 less per month for care. Similarly, in Muskegon, monthly care costs are 17% lower than in Wyoming, and in Battle Creek, rates are competitive at $3,400.

 

Wyoming

$4,828

Michigan

$4,250

United States

$4,500

Muskegon

$4,013

Kalamazoo

$4,350

Battle Creek

$3,400

Niles

$4,200

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Wyoming, assisted living is moderately priced compared to other senior care types, with residents paying $4,828 per month for care. This is 13% lower than in-home care, which encompasses nonmedical services, such as personal care and meal preparation, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing. Nursing home care, which includes 24-hour medical support in an institutional setting, starts at $9,405 per month, about double the cost of assisted living. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, is more economically priced at $2,221.

In-Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,529

Adult Day Health Care

$2,221

Assisted Living Facility

$4,828

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,405

Note: Data for Wyoming was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Grand Rapids, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wyoming

Seniors in Wyoming who meet income guidelines and reside in a home for the aged may apply to have their assisted living expenses covered by the Medicaid State Plan. Additionally, Michigan provides an optional state supplement for Supplemental Security Income recipients, which seniors may use toward their assisted living expenses. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

Financial Assistance in Michigan

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Wyoming

Wyoming 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 Wyoming, please visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wyoming

Wyoming Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.

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