Southfield, MI has 56 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,823/mo. That's roughly in line with the Michigan state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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● Southfield $5,823 ○ National median $6,230
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Southfield figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Median costs for assisted living in Southfield versus Michigan and the middle state nationally. The 25th and 75th percentile rows are the modeled range explained on the methodology page; in the national column they are percentiles across state medians. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $6,632 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Southfield's implied rate of about $35 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: Lathrup Village $5,823 · Bingham Farms $5,823 · Beverly Hills $5,823 · Franklin $5,823 · Oak Park $5,823
Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Southfield, grounded in local medians on this page.
A note on counting: we show 56 licensed assisted living communities listed for Southfield proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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Southfield has an estimated population of 76,236. About 17,213 residents (23%) are age 65 or older. Southfield is located in Oakland County, Michigan. The median household income is $68,166. Our directory currently lists 56 licensed assisted living communities in Southfield. Estimated median cost in Southfield is $5,823 per month, compared with $5,818 per month statewide in Michigan.
Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOVThese services are public and free. We list them before anything we could earn from.
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
VA Medical Center in Detroit.
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We currently list 56 licensed assisted living communities in Southfield, MI.
Southfield's median assisted living cost is about 0% higher than the Michigan state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Southfield, MI costs $5,823/month (median).
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