Service 02 · Supported living
Assisted Living,Independence With Support
A warm, home-like place to live for seniors who want their own space and routines — with help close by for bathing, dressing, medications, and meals, and staff on site day and night.
Setting
Private or shared rooms in a home-like residence
Support
Help with daily activities, as much as needed
Safety
Staff on site and supervision 24 hours a day
Community
Shared meals, activities, and friendship
Overview
What is assisted living?
An assisted living facility is a residential long-term care option for older adults who need some help with daily activities, but do not need the intensive medical care a nursing home provides.
Assisted living lets residents who have trouble with activities of daily living keep their independence in a personal, home-like setting. Residents live in their own apartment or a private or semi-private bedroom, and a personalized service plan is developed with each resident to decide which services and activities they need or want.
Because it provides a lower level of medical care, assisted living is generally less expensive than a nursing home. In Michigan, assisted living residences are licensed by LARA as a Home for the Aged or an Adult Foster Care home, depending on their size and the care they provide.
Our approach
Each resident has a written service plan, built with them and their family, that describes the help they receive.
Is it the right fit?
Signs assisted living may be the right next step
Assisted living is often the right fit when everyday life at home has become harder or less safe — but daily skilled nursing isn't needed.
- Needs help with bathing, dressing, grooming, or getting around
- Missing doses or mixing up medications
- Skipping meals, losing weight, or no longer able to cook
- Feeling isolated or lonely at home
- Worried family members, or safety concerns about living alone
- Early memory changes that make living alone risky
- A house that has become too hard to keep up
- A family caregiver who is exhausted
What's included
Care and services, all under one roof
Everything that makes daily life easier and safer, so residents can spend their time on what they enjoy.
Personal Care & Daily Living
- Help with bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming
- Assistance with eating, toileting, and mobility
- Assistance with transfers and walking
- Standby assistance and verbal reminders for daily tasks
Health & Medication Support
- Medication management and help with self-administering medications
- Onsite medical care and intermittent nursing care
- Health monitoring and chronic condition management
- Arranging skilled nursing, rehabilitation, pharmacy, dental, podiatry, mental health counseling, or hospice when needed
Meals & Nutrition
- Three meals a day plus snacks, with special diets available as needed
- Restaurant-style dining and communal dining options
Housekeeping & Daily Conveniences
- Housekeeping and laundry and linen services
- Interior and exterior maintenance services
- Transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and other activities
Social & Recreational Programs
- Social and recreational activities
- Exercise, health, and wellness programs
- Spiritual activities and devotional services onsite
Supervision & Safety
- 24-hour supervision and availability of healthcare professionals
- 24-hour oversight when needed
Specialized Care Options
- Special dementia care units where residents can be closely monitored
- Enhanced care options — for an additional cost — with more help for mobility or medical needs
Your care team
The people behind the care
A small, steady team that gets to know each resident — their routines, preferences, and the little things that make a day good.
Administrator / Home Manager
Runs the residence and is the main contact for families.
Direct Care Staff
Provide daily personal care, medication help, and supervision around the clock.
Activities Coordinator
Plans the daily calendar of activities, events, and outings.
Dietary Staff
Prepare nourishing meals and accommodate dietary needs.
Housekeeping Staff
Keep rooms and shared spaces clean, safe, and comfortable.
Outside Health Partners
Visiting physicians, home health, therapists, and hospice — coordinated by our team.
A typical day
What daily life looks like
There's no fixed schedule to follow — residents choose how they spend their day. A typical day might look like this:
Morning
Wake up on your own schedule, with help dressing if needed. Morning medications, then breakfast with friends.
Late morning
An exercise class, a walk, an outing, or quiet time to read.
Midday
Lunch in the dining room and time to catch up with neighbors.
Afternoon
Games, music, crafts, visitors, rest, or appointments.
Evening
Dinner, evening medications, and help getting ready for bed.
Overnight
Staff stay on duty all night, checking in and ready to help.
Getting started
The admission process
Moving is a big step. We keep the process clear and unhurried, and include family at every stage.
01
Call & tour
Reach out with your questions and visit in person to see the residence and meet the team.
02
Needs assessment
We learn about the person's health, abilities, and routines to make sure we can meet their needs.
03
Health paperwork
A physician's health statement, current medication list, and any required screenings.
04
Contract & service plan
A written admission contract and a service plan developed with the resident and family.
05
Move-in & review
Settling in with support, and regular reviews of the service plan as needs change.
Paying for care
Understanding your options
Assisted living is paid for differently from a nursing home. Here's what families should know.
Private Pay
Most families pay for assisted living from savings, income, retirement funds, or the sale of a home.
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for room, board, or personal care in assisted living. It may still cover a resident's doctor visits, outpatient therapy, home health, or hospice.
MI Choice Waiver
Michigan's Medicaid MI Choice program may pay for care services for eligible adults who meet nursing facility level of care. It does not pay room and board, and waitlists are possible.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Many policies cover assisted living. Check the policy's benefit amount, elimination period, and eligibility terms.
Veterans Benefits
The VA doesn't pay rent in assisted living, but the VA pension Aid & Attendance benefit can help eligible veterans and surviving spouses pay for care.
Help Applying
In Detroit, MI Choice applications go through local waiver agencies such as Detroit Area Agency on Aging (Detroit Senior Solution). We can point you in the right direction.
Program eligibility and benefit amounts change regularly. Confirm current figures with MDHHS, the VA, or your insurer — our team is happy to help you sort through your options.
Safety & oversight
Rights, licensing and protection
Assisted living in Michigan is licensed and inspected by the state, and every resident has protected rights.
State licensed
LARA's Bureau of Community and Health Systems licenses and inspects Homes for the Aged and Adult Foster Care homes. Licenses and inspection reports can be looked up online through LARA.
Resident rights
Residents have the right to dignity and privacy, freedom from abuse, managing their own finances, visitors and communication, a written admission contract, and notice before any discharge.
Free advocacy
The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program also serves assisted living residents, with free and confidential help: 866-485-9393.
Planning a visit
Questions to ask on your tour
Whether you visit us or anywhere else, these questions help you compare honestly.
- What type of license do you hold, and can I see your latest LARA inspection report?
- What's included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- How are rate increases handled?
- How many staff are on each shift, including overnight? Is a nurse on staff or on call?
- How are medications stored, given, and documented?
- What care needs can you not meet, and what happens if needs increase?
- Do you accept MI Choice, long-term care insurance, or VA benefits?
- Can I see a sample activity calendar and menu?
- How do you handle falls, emergencies, and hospital transfers?
- Is transportation to appointments available?
Common questions
Frequently asked
Is assisted living licensed in Michigan?
Not under that name. In Michigan, residences are licensed by LARA as a Home for the Aged or an Adult Foster Care home, depending on their size and the care they provide.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living provides personal care, meals, and supervision in a home-like setting. A nursing home provides 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation for people with greater medical needs.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare doesn't cover room, board, or personal care in assisted living. It may still pay for medical services a resident receives, such as doctor visits or home health.
Does Medicaid help pay?
Michigan's MI Choice waiver may pay for care services for people who qualify, but not for room and board. There may be a waitlist.
Can residents keep their own doctor?
Usually, yes. Our team helps schedule and coordinate appointments with each resident's own physicians.
What happens if care needs increase?
Outside home health or hospice can often be added. If needs go beyond what assisted living can safely provide, we help the family plan a move to the right level of care — including nursing home care.
Can residents bring their own furniture?
Residents are encouraged to make their room feel like home. We'll share what fits and what's allowed when you tour.
How can I check a residence's record?
Michigan license information and inspection reports for Homes for the Aged and Adult Foster Care homes are available through LARA's online search.
Details we'll confirm with you
- [Michigan license type — Home for the Aged or Adult Foster Care — to be added]
- [Number of residents and room types to be added]
- [Monthly rate and what it includes to be added]
- [MI Choice, insurance, and VA acceptance to be confirmed]
- [Cost of enhanced care options to be added]
Come see us in person.
Schedule a tour, ask every question on your list, or refer a patient — our team will walk you through next steps.