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Winner of the Great American Main Street Award in 2018, Howell, Michigan, has much to offer its senior community. Apart from its attractive downtown, the city has a reasonable cost of living, beautiful summer weather and plenty of resources catered to seniors. Howell is located just an hour from Detroit, Lansing and Ann Arbor, and Trinity Health Livingston Hospital is right within the city limits. Adults aged 65 and older make up 16.6% of the population in Howell.
Assisted living facilities in Howell help seniors who need support with activities of daily living while remaining active in their communities. These facilities are staffed by caregivers and other professionals who provide meals, plan activities and help with many other needs. Seniors who can live on their own may find independent living communities or their own homes more appropriate. Those who need a higher level of care may require a nursing home. The average cost for assisted living in Howell is $6,093 per month, which is higher than state and national averages.
This guide will help you compare the cost of assisted living in Howell with nearby cities in Michigan. It also links to resources in the community that can help seniors in and out of long-term care.
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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.
According to the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey for 2020, the average price for assisted living in Howell is $6,093 per month.
Assisted living in Howell costs $1,843 more per month than the average for the state of Michigan and $1,593 higher than the national average.
Among all cities in Michigan where data is available, Howell has the highest assisted living costs. Monroe at $5,050 per month is the second most expensive city in the state but is more than $1,000 less than Howell. Grand Rapids at $4,828 has similar costs. Seniors in Battle Creek benefit from the lowest assisted living costs in the state at $3,400 per month. Many cities near Howell are close to the state average, including Detroit at $4,215, Lansing at $4,313 and Kalamazoo at $4,350 per month.
Note: Data for Howell was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Ann Arbor, was used instead.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Howell Senior Center | (517) 546-0693 | The Howell Senior Center offers assisted living residents in the city an alternative location to socialize, play games and learn about topics relevant to their daily lives. The center also has printed materials and visiting experts who can help you with estate planning, insurance benefits and taxes. While not necessary, membership with the Howell Senior Center provides a variety of benefits. |
| Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | Seniors in the city of Howell have access to many useful services and programs provided by the Area Agency on Aging 1-B. Long-term care residents, including those in assisted living, can contact the ombudsman program to report incidents of abuse, neglect or other harmful behavior at their facility. This AAA also offers local transportation, home-delivered meals, information and referrals for community services. |
| Legal Services of South Central Michigan | (888) 783-8190 | Legal Services of South Central Michigan provides free legal advice, and in some situations representation, to at-need seniors in Howell who can’t afford an attorney. They help clients with public benefits, health care and other special needs relevant to older adults. Seniors in Howell are served from the Lansing office. |
| Livingston County Catholic Charities | (517) 545-0219 | This charitable organization works to connect seniors in Howell with local services that can improve their lives through its Community Liaison Program. Livingston County Catholic Charities also helps local seniors with its volunteer caregiver program and the PEANE program, which provides community education and advocacy that aims to increase access to services and improve conditions in long-term care settings. |
| Volunteer Livingston | (810) 494-3000 | Volunteer Livingston is a program run by the United Way that connects seniors in Howell with opportunities to give to people in need. Volunteers provide companionship for isolated seniors, perform light office work at support programs, assist with free meals for low-income residents and help prevent the abuse and neglect of the elderly in the community. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Howell 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.
