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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Sunfield, Michigan

Sunfield, MI has 1 licensed assisted living community listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,678/mo. That's roughly in line with the Michigan state median.

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Median monthly price, Sunfield

$5,678/mo

Estimated range $4,897 – $5,988

● Sunfield $5,678 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Sunfield

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingSunfieldMichiganNational
25th percentile$4,897/mo$5,554/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,678/mo$5,818/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$5,988/mo$6,323/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Sunfield 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~$2,939
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,466
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,688

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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: Portland 5,789 · Grand Ledge 5,678 · Ionia 5,789 · Charlotte 5,678 · Hastings 5,789

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Sunfield.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Sunfield runs about $3,172 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (517) 887-1440 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 $6,466 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,678 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 Sunfield assisted living median of $5,678 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,466 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Sunfield run about $10,982 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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1 assisted living community in Sunfield

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In the last 365 days: 1 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Sunfield, in Eaton County, has about 658 residents. About 96 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $69,821.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Tri-County Office on Aging(517) 887-1440tcoa.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 Sunfield more expensive than the rest of Michigan?

Sunfield's median assisted living cost is about 2% 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 Sunfield: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers