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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Farmington Hills area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Farmington Hills

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in MI. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Farmington Hills

With fees averaging $4,215 per month, seniors in Farmington Hills often pay a little less than others in Michigan, where the median is $4,250. The fee is also below the national average of $4,500.

Assisted Living in Farmington Hills vs. Nearby Cities

Assisted living fees in Michigan can vary greatly, even between locations less than an hour from Farmington Hills, such as Flint, where they average $4,375, and Ann Arbor, where it’s normal to pay $6,093. Seniors looking for the most affordable city in the state may wish to consider Battle Creek, where the typical fee is $3,400.

  • Farmington Hills: $4,215
  • Michigan: $4,250
  • National: $4,500
  • Ann Arbor: $6,093
  • Flint: $4,375
  • Battle Creek: $3,400

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care

At $4,215 per month, assisted living fees are less than half those of nursing homes, where the average is $8,882 for a semiprivate room. Seniors who prefer to remain at home will need to add home maintenance costs to the overall figure to get a true impression of costs. Consequently, although adult day centers charge the lowest fees of around $1,430, the senior’s total outlay will be higher. This is especially true for seniors using homemaker and home health aide agencies, as both charge higher fees than assisted living, at $5,720 per month.

  • Assisted Living Facility: $4,215
  • Homemaker Services: $5,720
  • Home Health Aide: $5,720
  • Adult Day Health Care: $1,430
  • Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room): $8,882

Note: Data for Farmington Hills was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Detroit, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Farmington Hills

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Other Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in Farmington Hills

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Farmington Hills.

Free and Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources for Seniors in Farmington Hills

Seniors in Farmington Hills can call on the support of many nonprofit and government agencies that administer free and low-cost resources in the city. They can help with legal matters, tax preparation, Medicare counseling and resolving complaints about care standards. There’s also help specifically for U.S. military veterans.

Resource Contact Service
Oakland County Veterans Services (248) 858-0785 Vets residing in Farmington Hills are entitled to free help from Oakland County Veterans Services, as are their spouses and dependents. The department’s Veterans Benefits Counselors can help clients get all state and federal benefits they’re entitled to and may be able to arrange VA Aid and Attendance payments for qualifying vets. Additional services include organizing free transportation to VA medical centers in Detroit and Ann Arbor.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (866) 485-9393 The Long-Term Ombudsman Program is a state-sponsored advocate for the rights of seniors residing in assisted living communities. Ombudsmen are trained volunteers who visit facilities to educate residents about their rights and investigate complaints made by them, their families and third parties. Typically, the ombudsman will pursue resolution through negotiation but may involve other agencies if their investigation suggests criminal behavior, such as elder abuse.
Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. (866) 400-9164 Low-income seniors who may not otherwise be able to afford legal advice and representation can call on the support of Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. The nonprofit provides free assistance in civil law cases and counseling to seniors on matters relating to pensions and benefits.
Farmington Senior Services (248) 474-5500 The Costick Center is home to a wealth of programs administered by Farmington Senior Services to benefit the city’s older residents. It’s open on weekdays and hosts mentally and physically stimulating activities, including educational classes, speaker events and special-interest clubs and groups. Some programs also operate during evenings and weekends.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program (248) 451-1900 The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program is a free online and in-person resource that helps seniors file their completed taxes. Seniors can prepare their taxes online with free software and the assistance of an IRS-certified coach. Alternatively, they can make an appointment to drop off their tax documents at the Farmington Hills Senior Center, where a trained volunteer will prepare their taxes for them.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Farmington Hills

Assisted Living Communities in Farmington Hills are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and regulations for assisted living in Michigan

The Top Assisted Living Communities in the Farmington Hills Area

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Farmington Hills area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 135 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 15 hours researching assisted living communities in Farmington Hills
  • Read more than 1,080 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Farmington Hills is $4,215, which is lower than the state average of $4,250 and also lower than than the national average of $4,500.

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Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)
Christina Drumm-Boyd
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Farmington Hills, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 135 communities in the Farmington Hills area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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