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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Springfield, Michigan

Springfield, MI has 3 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,991/mo. That's roughly in line with the Michigan state median.

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Median monthly price, Springfield

$5,991/mo

Estimated range $5,162 – $7,145

● Springfield $5,991 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Springfield

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingSpringfieldMichiganNational
25th percentile$5,162/mo$5,554/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,991/mo$5,818/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,145/mo$6,323/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Springfield runs about $36 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,101
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,823
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$26,051

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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: Battle Creek 5,991 · Galesburg 5,848 · Richland 5,848 · Marshall 5,991 · Kalamazoo 5,848

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Springfield.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Springfield runs about $3,347 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (269) 966-2450 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 $6,823 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,991 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 Springfield assisted living median of $5,991 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,823 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Springfield run about $11,589 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 assisted living communities in Springfield

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In the last 365 days: 3 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Springfield, in Calhoun County, has about 5,269 residents. About 617 of them (12%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $44,808.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • CareWell Services Southwest (Region 3B Area Agency on Aging)(269) 966-2450region3b.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 Springfield more expensive than the rest of Michigan?

Springfield's median assisted living cost is about 3% higher 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 Springfield: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers