Resources for Senior Living/Care in the Ann Arbor Area
A guide for helping older adults and their families make informed decisions about staying in the family home as long as possible and the options available when looking for senior living and senior care.
Disclaimer- No part of this was written by a third party or a robot.
What Are the Demographics of Seniors in the Ann Arbor Area?
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation conducted a study called the 2020 Analysis of the Local Senior Ecosystem and Opportunities.
The study was the most comprehensive study available at the time for the Ann Arbor area and Washtenaw County. It found many interesting statistics and was before inflation took off and housing costs and other living costs increased significantly.
20% of people in Washtenaw County are 60 years old or older or more than 72,000 people at the time of the study.
18% of older adults rented and 82% owned their home.
Renters paid 53.3% of their income to housing.
1 in 4 older adults are disabled in some way
Housing was one of the biggest concerns for older adults in the Ann Arbor area including staying in ones home for as long as possible, affordable housing, and evaluating senior living and senior care options.
What are Some Resources for Seniors to Stay in Their Home Safely in the Ann Arbor Area?
Most older adults polled wanted to stay in their family home for as long as possible.
There are several resources available locally to help older adults do just that regardless of their backgrounds.
Washtenaw County Senior Leaders Inc. A local nonprofit organization with business and nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing services for older adults.
Catholic Charities of Washtenaw County. Services promote dignity and well-being, while focussing on caregiving, maintaining safe and secure living environment, and accessing community resources.
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County. Offering older adults and their caregivers the support and service they need.
This is just a start when looking for support to stay in the family home safely for as long as possible. There are other organizations locally that provide support and services as well.
What are the Considerations When Deciding to Leave the Family Home for Senior Living/Care in the Ann Arbor Area?
There are many considerations when deciding to leave the family home for senior living or senior care. The individuals and families need the support of knowledgable, compassionate, and experienced senior care advisors. We partner with the best and cover the Ann Arbor area and other areas of Michigan you may be considering moving to possibly be closer to family. These senior care advisors are intimately familiar with the options to meet your individual needs.
Here are a few things you can expect when working with our senior care advisors:
1. The most up-to-date and comprehensive resources on local senior living communities and senior care options, healthcare services provided, and financial options available.
2. Emotional support and compassion for individuals and families before, during, and after transitioning to senior living or senior care.
3. Provide a no-obligation consultation to get the right fit with your senior care advisor and learn about the steps and considerations.
4. The senior care advisor will meet with you to understand your needs and preferences, care needs, desired location, and financial considerations. They will present the best options available and support you in making the best decision for you and your family.
5. They will present the cost transparently to you and prices vary widely from community to community. They will help you make funding decisions from Veteran Aid and Attendance benefit, selling a home, long-term care benefits, reverse mortgages, bridge loans, and other alternatives.
6. You will be provided with a personalized list of options and community resources offered to meet your individual needs.
7. Once the list of options is narrowed down to the ones you are most interested in your senior care advisor will schedule tours, attend the tours with you, and provide support in the selection process.
8. Once an option is selected, we can recommend other professionals to help you move, clean, store, organize, and prepare homes for sale,
9. We are there to make sure every detail is handled completely, comprehensively, and compassionately.
The decision to leave the family home is a personal decision for each of our clients and their families and we strive to provide the highest level of care and service to support you at every step.
What are Some Senior Living/Care Options in the Ann Arbor Area?
While these are not the only local community options, they do represent some of the typical options available.
Brookhaven Manor- Completely independent living, offering 3rd party care services if needed for any Activities of Daily Life. This is a month-to-month community.
Brookdale Ann Arbor- Assisted living and memory care. This is also a month-to-month community.
Glacier Hills- Age in place community. Offers multiple independent living options, assisted living with newly renovated rooms, memory care and their skilled nursing facility on campus as well. (Offering buy-in)
For more information on available communities, please reach out to us and we will be happy to put you in contact with one of our trusted senior care advisors for your area.
“Working with Jeff Roth has been a wonderful and positive experience, thanks to his extensive knowledge of the real estate industry. As someone who works with seniors and their families every day, I understand how difficult it can be to let go of a beloved home. Empathy and compassion are essential to guide families through this transition—and Jeff truly embodies these qualities. His empathy and compassion make all the difference during these challenging times. Thank you, Jeff, for all you do.”
How Can we Help you Sell the Family Home to Finance Senior Living/Care or When it Becomes a Part of an Estate in the Ann Arbor Area?
If the decision to sell the family home is made, we know that is not an easy decision.
We can help you do that anywhere in the state and have the experience to sell your property for the highest possible value.
If work is needed, we have contractors that provide competitive bidding and work efficiently to get your home ready to sell.
You will know what your home is worth, what can be done to add value before you sell, how to stage it to sell, and how long similar priced properties take to sell.
We have service partners that can help you with legal council, moving, helping put some of your things in storage, organize your new space to maximize the available space, deep clean the your house before selling, and stage the property to sell for maximum value.
Bottom Line, Arbor Advising Has a Local Network to Help you Stay in Your Home Safely and Transition to Senior Living/Care in the Ann Arbor Area and Michigan.
The population of the Ann Arbor area and Washtenaw County is aging with more older adults needing help staying in their homes safely and making senior living and senior care decisions.
Housing and access to care are two of the biggest concerns of older adults.
Many want to stay in their family home for as long as they safely can and there are many resources available to help them do that.
Deciding to leave the family home for senior living or senior care is a personal and emotional decision for individuals and their families.
We partner with the best senior care advisors locally and around the state to provide accurate and up-to-date information on lifestyle, amenities, care levels, costs, and financing options for the senior communities locally. They will provide compassionate and experienced support during the decision making process, will help you tour the facilities, and be with you every step of the way through the transition.
If the decision is made to sell the family house to help finance senior living or care, or as a part of an estate, we are experienced and well networked to provide referrals to other professionals for legal counsel, repairs, cleaning, moving, storage, staging of the property, and selling for maximum value.
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