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Michigan Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Michigan are concentrated in Saginaw, Battle Creek and Ann Arbor, with 28 cities in total.
What Assisted Living Costs in Michigan, and How Far Aid & Attendance Goes
The Michigan median for assisted living is $5,818 a month ($69,816 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 6% below the national median of $6,200. For a Michigan veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $1,973 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Michigan median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,818 | $6,200 | 66% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,626 | $6,673 | 58% |
| Adult day care | $3,250 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $11,254 | $9,581 | 34% |
| Nursing home, private room | $11,969 | $10,798 | 32% |
Statewide medians for Michigan from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soon
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Could Aid & Attendance Cover Most of a Michigan Assisted Living Bill?
At the Michigan median of $5,818 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 66% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Michigan veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
460,783 Michigan Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Michigan is home to 460,783 veterans, 252,570 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of Michigan wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Michigan
Patriot Angels works with 34 Michigan assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 2 | 1 |
| Battle Creek | 2 | 1 |
| Ann Arbor | 2 | 2 |
| Midland | 2 | 2 |
| Portage | 2 | 1 |
| Northville | 2 | 1 |
| Okemos | 1 | 0 |
| Canton | 1 | 1 |
Among Michigan partners, the most common operators are Bickford Senior Living (8), Brookdale (8), Discovery Senior Living (4).
Featured Michigan Partners
How Michigan Licenses Assisted Living
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems (LARA) licenses homes for the aged and adult foster care homes in Michigan. License categories in Michigan:
- Home for the Aged (HFA)
- Adult Foster Care (AFC) home
What it means for your family: Michigan does not have a separate assisted living license; many communities are licensed as homes for the aged. 18 of our 34 Michigan partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Before you sign with a Michigan community, check its record in the LARA licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Michigan
MI Choice Waiver
MI Choice can cover services in some licensed settings; rent and food are not covered.
Aid & Attendance in Michigan
The benefit is paid to the Michigan veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Michigan home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
If your Michigan parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Michigan City
33 Michigan cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Michigan Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Michigan?
The Michigan statewide median is $5,818 a month, or $69,816 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Michigan?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Michigan assisted living bill, about 66% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Michigan?
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems.
Does Michigan Medicaid cover assisted living?
MI Choice Waiver: MI Choice can cover services in some licensed settings; rent and food are not covered.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Michigan?
34 assisted living partners in 28 cities, and 18 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Michigan and every other state, see the national guide.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →
