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Senior living in Detroit, MI

190 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
190
in Detroit
Licensed capacity
12,501
189 of 190 report it
Adults 65+
96,278
Census estimate for Detroit
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
129.8
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
929
of the center of Detroit
Senior LivingAssisted Living 2Memory Care 18Home Care 6Nursing Homes 23Senior Apartments 78Care Homes 87
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Senior Apartments

Cass Apartments

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
1584 Elmhurst St, Detroit, MI 48206
Units41
0.5 mi from city center
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Care Home

Ford

Licensed· Michigan LARA, license AS820416786
2441 Ford St, Detroit, MI 48238
Capacity6
(313) 826-0657
1.4 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Wellington Square I

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
59 Seward St, Detroit, MI 48202
Units46
1.4 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Detroit

Counting neighboring towns, there are 929 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Detroit, 739 more than in Detroit itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Detroit

See all 929 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Detroit at a glance

Detroit has 190 senior living communities in our directory, drawn from public records. No single ZIP code dominates: the senior living communities are spread across 28 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 48207, has 22. 83 of the 189 that report their size have 16 residents or fewer.

By ZIP code

  • 4820722
  • 4823515
  • 4821914
  • 4822114
  • 4820212
  • 4820111
  • 4823811
  • 482148
  • Other ZIP codes83
Senior living communities in Detroit by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer83
  • 17 to 60 residents33
  • More than 60 residents73
1 senior living community did not report a size. Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Michigan

In Michigan, the Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs about a licensed community, or the Michigan long-term care ombudsman at (517) 827-80252.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Michigan

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Michigan Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Michigan Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency helps with claims (800-642-4838).7
Medicare counseling
Michigan’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-803-7174.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Detroit

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Wayne County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Wayne County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Region 1-A – Detroit Area Agency on Aging2

    313-396-5492

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Wayne County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Michigan Adult Protective Services

    855-444-3911

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-803-7174

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency7

    800-642-4838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Michigan Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Michigan.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Detroit

How many senior living communities are in Detroit, MI?

WeFoundCare lists 190 senior living communities in Detroit, MI, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Detroit there are 929.

How many residents can senior living communities in Detroit serve?

189 of the 190 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 12,501 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 96,278 adults age 65 and older live in Detroit.

Which Detroit ZIP codes have the most senior living communities?

48207 (22), 48235 (15), 48219 (14). In all, 28 ZIP codes in Detroit have at least one.

Who licenses senior living in Michigan?

The Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs licenses senior living in Michigan. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Detroit?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Wayne County, call 313-396-5492. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Michigan Adult Protective Services at 855-444-3911.

Are there senior living communities near Detroit?

Nearby cities with listings include Highland Park (7, 1.6 mi), Hamtramck (1, 2.5 mi), Ferndale (5, 5.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Detroit

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Detroit (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 189 of 190 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Detroit (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems. documents.apps.lara.state.mi.us/bchs/afc_sw.txt Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.