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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Milford, Michigan

Milford, MI has 2 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $11,265/mo. That's roughly in line with the Michigan state median.

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Median monthly price, Milford

$11,265/mo

Estimated range $9,783 – $11,980

● Milford $11,265 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Milford

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesMilfordMichiganNational
25th percentile$9,783/mo$10,743/mo$8,951/mo
Median$11,265/mo$11,254/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$11,980/mo$12,232/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Milford runs about $35 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,015
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,632
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,322

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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 cities: Novi · Howell · Livonia · Southfield · Westland

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Milford.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Milford runs about $3,253 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (248) 357-2255 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 $6,632 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,823 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 Milford assisted living median of $5,823 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,632 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Milford run about $11,265 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 nursing homes in Milford

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Free local help worth saving

Milford, in Oakland County, has about 6,487 residents. About 1,316 of them (20%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $105,713.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services(248) 357-2255ageways.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

Are nursing homes in Milford more expensive than the rest of Michigan?

Milford's median nursing home cost is about 0% higher than the Michigan state median.

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Nursing Homes in Milford: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers