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10 Best Nursing Homes in Detroit, MI

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Detroit is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 345 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Detroit, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Detroit is about $5,254, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 7522 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Salem, Commerce and Cherry Hill.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Detroit, MI

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Last Updated: 9/18/26
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled within a quiet residential neighborhood just minutes from historic Saline's downtown shopping and cultural districts, Brecon Village is Washtenaw County's premier senior living option. We offer a full lineup of services allowing seniors to live comfortably and enjoy the best years of...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Residence on the Thames is an assisted living community located in the charming town of Chatham, Ontario. With a fantastic staff and plenty to see and do, Residence on the Thames is the perfect place to call home. Chatham is a very active town with many different art galleries, museums and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Maple City Retirement Residence is located in Chatham, Kent Ontario situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood close to shopping. We provide a warm and friendly atmosphere where residents, their family and friends always feel at home. We take pride in caring for the people you love. We are a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of nursing homes in Detroit, MI

The average cost of senior living in Detroit is $5,254 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highland Park, MI with an average of $5,254 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Detroit, MI, vs. state and national averages

Detroit, MI
$5,254/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Detroit, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,920/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,254/mo

Nursing homes costs in Detroit, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,563/mo
Private
$5,199/mo

Senior living costs in Detroit vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Detroit, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDetroit, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,254/mo$5,524/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,359/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,920/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,647/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Detroit, MI:$5,254/mo
Michigan:$5,524/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Detroit, MI:$5,359/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Detroit, MI:$5,920/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Detroit, MI:$2,647/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Detroit, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Detroit and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Detroit, MIMI stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Detroit, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Detroit have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Detroit, MI$5,623/mo$5,588/mo+0.6%
Michigan$5,756/mo$5,691/mo+1.1%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Detroit, MI
2024 average cost:$5,623/mo
2023 average cost:$5,588/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,756/mo
2023 average cost:$5,691/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Detroit

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Detroit

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Shelby Nursing Ctr in Shelby Twp, MI

4.0
That was okay, but not nearly as good as Sunrise. It was more rehab after my mother in law had been in the hospital. It wasn't bad but it didn't have the same homey feeling, it seemed more like a hospital.

Detroit nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Detroit nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Detroit, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Detroit nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Detroit that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Detroit, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.6%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Detroit nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Detroit Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Detroit, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Detroit nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Detroit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Detroit, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Detroit nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Detroit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Detroit, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Detroit nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Detroit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Detroit, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
54.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.9%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.2%
0.4%
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Related senior services in Detroit, Michigan

In Detroit, Michigan, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Detroit is somewhat car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Detroit include a public bus service operated by the Detroit Department of Transportation. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Detroit has robust biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Detroit offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Beaumont Hospital-Troy and University of Michigan Hospitals.

Detroit’s contributions to the automotive industry and formative music genres have staked the city’s claim to fame. The city offers a wide range of senior-friendly activities, from historic tours and museums to Vegas-style casinos. For outdoorsy seniors, Detroit’s Belle Isle Park is a must. This unique island park connects to the city by a bridge and features a greenhouse, a botanical garden, and an aquarium.

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