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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Spring Arbor, Michigan

Spring Arbor, MI has 1 licensed assisted living community listed on ElderCareCosts. The estimated cost here is $5,668/mo, the Michigan median adjusted for local wages. That's roughly in line with the Michigan state median.

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Median monthly price, Spring Arbor

$5,668/mo

Estimated range $5,063 – $6,043

● Spring Arbor $5,668 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Spring Arbor

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingSpring ArborMichiganNational
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 Spring Arbor runs about $33.85 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: Jackson 5,668 · Albion 5,991 · Leslie 5,678 · Marshall 5,991 · Eaton Rapids 5,678

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Spring Arbor.

Under $2,500/mo

Family care or affordable senior housing

Help from family is the usual option at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Spring Arbor has 1 such property. 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

Adult day care, assisted living or home care

Adult day care in Spring Arbor runs about $3,166 a month. Part-time home care, 20 hours a week, runs about $2,934 a month. Full-time home care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,455 a month. Assisted living in Spring Arbor runs about $5,668 a month at the median, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Nursing homes

Nursing homes in Spring Arbor run about $10,963 a month at the median.
Over $11,000/mo

Round-the-clock home care

Round-the-clock home care runs about $24,646 a month.
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1 assisted living community in Spring Arbor

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Spring Arbor, in Jackson County, has about 2,275 residents. About 465 of them (20%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $63,631.

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.

  • Battle Creek VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Battle Creek.

  • 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 Spring Arbor more expensive than the rest of Michigan?

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

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Assisted Living in Spring Arbor: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers