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Sterling Heights is a large city of about 130,000 people in the southwestern region of Michigan. This city, which is one of the core suburbs of Detroit, has a large senior community that accounts for nearly a fifth of its population. Among its most defining features are its public art displays, which are sprinkled throughout the city and include murals and sculptures by several artists. Residents can find these works via the Art Map, which identifies all major pieces of public art commissioned by the city. Sterling Heights promotes a welcoming, engaging environment for older adults through a broad array of amenities, including an active senior center, a large library, dynamic events throughout the year and several city parks. The city offers affordable health care, low crime rates and above-average air quality, which support comfortable retirement living.
Because of the city’s proximity to Detroit, it shares its assisted living fees of $4,750 per month. Within the city, monthly fees may be higher or lower depending on a facility’s amenities and pricing structure.
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At $4,750 per month, Sterling Heights is a relatively pricey area for assisted living services. Facilities charge approximately 13% more than in the average Michigan city and 10% more than in the nation as a whole. Compared to nearby states, assisted living services in Michigan are competitively priced at $4,200 per month. In Wisconsin, seniors pay $4,400 for this type of care, and in Indiana, care costs $4,382. In Ohio and Illinois, respective care fees come in at $4,350 and $4,575.
Among the major cities in Michigan, Sterling Heights is among the costlier options at $4,750 per month. In Lansing and Ann Arbor, facilities typically charge more, with respective fees averaging $5,225 and $5,590. Flint is considerably cheaper at $3,669 per month, and Bay City is the least expensive option in the state at $3,000.
Note: Data for Sterling Heights was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Detroit, was used instead.
The state’s Medicaid program covers assisted living services for seniors who are financially eligible and need nursing home level care through the MI Choice Waiver. This waiver covers services such as community living supports, chore services, adult day care and personal care.
To learn more about qualifying and applying for the state’s Medicaid program and the MI Choice Waiver, check out our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | Sterling seniors can access a broad array of services through the local Area Agency on Aging. This federally funded agency provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling, which may help seniors find options for paying for assisted living services. Its long-term care ombudsman office investigates reports of abuse or neglect and mediates interpersonal issues in assisted living facilities. |
| Macomb County Veterans Services | (586) 469-5315 | The county’s Veterans Services office is located about 10 miles east of Sterling Heights in Clinton Township. At this location, officers help veterans and their spouses or survivors identify and access state and federal benefits that they qualify for, including those that may cover assisted living. The staff helps visitors fill out and submit applications for benefits, follows up on applications and claims and helps file disputes. |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan | (855) 882-2736 | Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is headquartered in Clinton Township, about 6 miles east of Sterling Heights. This faith-based nonprofit organization hosts the local Retired and Senior Volunteers chapter, a nationally recognized volunteer organization for those aged 55 and over. Volunteer opportunities range from four hours per month to 20 hours per week and include sewing blankets and dolls for locally hospitalized children, tutoring and mentoring at-risk children and providing administrative support to local nonprofits. CCSEM also hosts the Senior Companion Program and the Foster Grandparent Program. |
| Macomb Community Action | (586) 469-6999 | Macomb Community Action is a local nonprofit organization that meets the needs of underserved people in the Sterling Heights region. Through its Senior Services program, it provides volunteer opportunities, nutrition services and an adult day center. Its free loan closet lets seniors check out items such as wheelchairs, walkers and canes. |
| Lakeshore Legal Aid | (313) 242-0811 | Lakeshore Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm that provides pro bono legal services for seniors. Experts offer free, unbiased counseling for seniors, helping them identify and apply for public benefits that they’re eligible for, such as Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid and Medicare. |
| Sterling Heights Senior Center | (586) 446-2750 | The Sterling Heights Senior Center is operated by the city’s Parks & Recreation Department. This 14,000-square-foot center offers activities for area adults aged 50 and over. It hosts congregate lunchtime meals on Mondays and Wednesdays and offers services such as massages, foot and ankle care, blood pressure checks, hearing screenings, health seminars and some transportation services. It also facilitates extended trips to destinations such as Europe, Canada and Alaska. |
While Michigan doesn’t license assisted living facilities in Sterling Heights, facilities designated as homes for the aged or adult foster care homes may be required to obtain licensing if they provide a certain level of care. To learn more about the regulatory practices for local assisted living facilities, check out our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
