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Ann Arbor, Michigan, may be best known as a college town, but retirees like the quality of life this mid-sized Midwestern city offers; in fact, seniors make up 11.5% of Ann Arbor’s total population. Ann Arbor features a vibrant downtown core with diverse dining, entertainment, activity and shopping options. Art enthusiasts have access to the world-class exhibitions at the University of Michigan Museum of Art, and sports buffs have plenty of opportunities to cheer on their favorite home teams at the University of Michigan Sports Stadium. Ann Arbor features a classic Midwest four-season climate, with warm summers and fairly snowy winters, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy snow sports but appreciate sunny summers as well.
Assisted living is a good fit for many seniors who need basic-to-moderate support with the activities of daily living, such as grooming and bathing. In Ann Arbor, such care costs an average of $6,093 per month, per the Genworth Financial 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Ann Arbor is significantly more expensive than the average U.S. city, as well as the average Michigan city.
This guide to assisted living in Ann Arbor compares the city’s prices to those of other Michigan locations. We’ll also dive into the details of some senior-focused support programs, including financial assistance, in the Ann Arbor area.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Michigan. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Care provided in assisted living facilities comes to an average monthly cost of $6,093 in Ann Arbor.
At $6,093, Ann Arbor’s average monthly cost for assisted living is approximately 30% higher than the Michigan average of $4,250. It’s also 26% higher than the U.S. average, which is $4,500.
Most Michigan cities cost less for assisted living than Ann Arbor. The city reporting the most similar cost, Monroe, is over $1,000 cheaper than Ann Arbor, at $5,050. To the west in Grand Rapids, seniors pay $4,828 per month for assisted living. Prices are almost $2,000 cheaper in Detroit, where the average monthly cost of assisted living is $4,215, and in Lansing, where it’s $4,133. In Michigan’s least expensive city for assisted living care, Battle Creek, residents pay $3,400 per month, allowing them to save nearly $2,700 on Ann Arbor’s prices.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Michigan.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | Area Agency on Aging 1-B helps seniors access services and programs designed to promote a good quality of life. Services include transportation, workshops and education on aging, advocacy, Meals on Wheels and Medicaid and Medicare assistance. |
| Ann Arbor Senior Center | (714) 794-6250 | Ann Arbor Senior Center offers classes, activities, events and opportunities to socialize for seniors in Ann Arbor. Movie matinees are held every Wednesday afternoon, and chair yoga classes take place on Friday mornings. The center also strives to offer access to wellness information and resources designed to help older adults enjoy a high quality of life. |
| Ann Arbor VA Medical Center | (734) 769-7100 | Ann Arbor VA Medical Center provides local veterans and their families with health care services. It also offers crisis prevention, PTSD counseling and other mental health services. |
| Housing Bureau for Seniors | (734) 998-9339 | The Housing Bureau for Seniors operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The organization provides assessment and counseling designed to evaluate housing and health care options for area seniors. They also strive to promote community awareness and education on age-related issues. |
| Turner Senior Wellness Program | (734) 998-9353 | Turner Senior Wellness program offers a variety of health and wellness programs designed to optimize the quality of life for Ann Arbor Seniors. Programs are designed to be healthy, fun and informative. Programs include healthy cooking demonstrations, blood pressure screening and Medicare and Medicaid counseling. |
| Catholic Social Services Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (734) 971-9781 | Catholic Social Services Retired and Senior Volunteer Program connects seniors with customized volunteer opportunities. Examples of volunteer services include delivering meals to homebound residents, volunteering at the local VA hospital, providing tax help to area seniors and mentoring in local schools. |
| MedSync Transportation | (734) 646-8846 | MedSync Transportation provides non-emergency medical transportation for those who are unable to drive to their regularly scheduled health care appointments. All vehicles are equipped with amenities and supplies designed to accommodate nonemergency transportation needs. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Ann Arbor area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
