Assisted living communities typically charge a monthly rate; the average rate statewide in Michigan as of 2020, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2019, is $4,000. This is slightly below the national average of $4,051 / month.

How do you qualify for assisted living in Michigan?

Who Is Eligible?

• Age 65 or older.
• Monthly income for a single resident must not exceed $1,012 (in 2018), and assets must be $2,000 or less.
• Monthly income for married residents must not exceed $1,372 (in 2018), and assets must be $2,000 or less.
• Meet nursing home level of care but prefer assisted living.

Can a family member get paid to be a caregiver in Michigan?

In the Home Help Program, some family members can be paid for the caregiving assistance they provide. … Friends and family members (with the exception of parents and spouses) can be paid for the care they provide.

Does Medicare cover family caregivers?

Medicare Part B benefits help pay for home healthcare services, including caregivers. It does not cover 24-hour care, meal delivery, and personal care when personal care is all that is needed. If a person expects to use an item, such as a walker, for at least 3 years, Medicare may cover it as DME.

Who pays assisted living?

Most families use private funds to pay for assisted living. This means a combination of personal savings, pension payments, and retirement accounts. Though many seniors save for retirement over the years, family members often contribute to elder care costs.

Author: MI Asian Staff