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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Jackson, Michigan

Jackson, MI has 55 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,668/mo. That's roughly in line with the Michigan state median. Most assisted living in Jackson is small: 80% of licensed providers have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally.

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Median monthly price, Jackson

$5,668/mo

Estimated range $5,063 – $6,043

● Jackson $5,668 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Jackson

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingJacksonMichiganNational
25th percentile$5,063/mo$5,554/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,668/mo$5,818/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,043/mo$6,323/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Jackson runs about $34 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,934
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,455
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,646

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Leslie 5,678 · Albion 5,991 · Manchester 6,087 · Chelsea 6,087 · Eaton Rapids 5,678

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Jackson.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Jackson runs about $3,166 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Jackson has 11 such properties. The county aging agency at (517) 592-1974 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,455 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,668 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Jackson assisted living median of $5,668 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,455 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Jackson run about $10,963 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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55 assisted living communities in Jackson

What assisted living looks like in Jackson

Jackson is a market of small licensed homes. 80% have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally. The typical one has 6 beds.

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Free local help worth saving

Jackson, in Jackson County, has about 31,058 residents. About 4,143 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $44,558.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging(517) 592-1974wellwiseservices.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Michigan Aging, Community Living, and Supports Bureaumichigan.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor.

  • MI Choice Waiver ProgramOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Jackson more expensive than the rest of Michigan?

Jackson's median assisted living cost is about 3% lower than the Michigan state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Michigan → · Assisted Living cost across Michigan → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Jackson: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers