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The city of Port Huron is along part of Lake Huron and the St. Clair River of Canada. It has a population of 28,826, with approximately 4,670 (16.2%) people who are 65 or older. Seniors who don’t enjoy hot weather will welcome the news that temperatures reach over 90 degrees Fahrenheit only about five days a year. There’s no shortage of medical care in the city as it’s the location of both McLaren Port Huron Hospital and Lake Huron Medical Center.
Activities of daily living, including mobility and dressing, are an important part of a person’s life, and the trained staff of assisted living communities help seniors with such tasks when they can no longer maintain complete independence. Seniors ready to move to an assisted living facility in Port Huron will pay about $4,215 per month ($285 less than the $4,500 national average).
This guide reviews Port Huron, national and Michigan costs so seniors can properly prepare and plan. It also references other related topics, such as rules and resources.
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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.
Senior Port Huronites pay a monthly assisted living cost of approximately $4,215.
At $4,215 and $4,250, the assisted living medians of Port Huron and Michigan, respectively, are separated by only $35 and are cheaper than the national average.
Port Huron is one of the most affordable cities on the following list. It’s notably more expensive than Battle Creek ($3,400) but only $15 more than Niles ($4,200) and $10 less than Saginaw ($4,225). The monthly assisted living averages of Lansing ($4,313) and Midland ($4,460) are close to Port Huron’s, and Grand Rapids is $613 more every month. On average, seniors in Monroe ($5,050) and Ann Arbor ($6,093) pay more than individuals in Port Huron.
Note: Data for Port Huron was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Detroit, 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 |
| St. Clair County Library System | (810) 987-7323 | The St. Clair County Library System has 11 locations, with the main library in Port Huron. The main library is closed on Sundays and opens at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Some of its events include Genealogy 101 and book discussions, with branch features ranging from scanning to public computer access. |
| YMCA of the Blue Water Area | (810) 987-6400 | The YMCA of the Blue Water Area is open early and closes late Monday through Friday, and Saturday, it’s open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It has Active Older Adult programs such as bus tours and water exercise. Its two types of senior memberships for those aged 62 or older don’t have a joining fee. |
| Port Huron Senior Center | (810) 987-8811 | The Port Huron Senior Center on Grand River Avenue offers numerous perks for active seniors. Options include, but aren’t limited to, a veterans group, Parkinson’s Support Group, crafting, book club, line dancing, bridge and yoga. A full monthly and daily schedule is available via its website. |
| St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs | (810) 989-6945 | The St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs in Port Huron assists with benefits, emergency financial needs and burial expenses, and volunteer-provided transportation is available to get to VA medical centers. It offers mental health help via a crisis line, an online chat and text message. There are also events, such as monthly meet & greets and various outings. |
| Blue Water Area Transit | (810) 987-7373 | Based in Port Huron, Blue Water Area Transit offers discounted fares to seniors who are 60 or older. Discounts apply for coin and ticket payments. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Port Huron 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.
