Assisted Living in Decatur, Michigan

There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Decatur, Michigan. This includes 3 facilities in Decatur and 19 nearby. The mean daily cost for assisted living in Michigan is approximately $107, with costs running between $25 and $262 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,200, with costs ranging from about $750 to $7,850. The mean annual cost is $38,400, which is less than the national average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Decatur, MI can range from $1,150 per month to $4,400 per month, with an average cost of around $3,113 per month. That equates to an annual cost of about $37,350.

SeniorScore™ for Decatur, Michigan

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Decatur scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
Decatur scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Borgess-lee Memorial Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital).
There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lydia's Foster Care, Care Community Lawton, and Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 38 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has a very high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
There are 52 golf courses in or around the city, including Lawton Golf Club, Classic Hampshire Course at Hampshire Country Club, and Dowagiac Elks\' Country Club.
There are 2 parks near the city center (Leisure Valley RV Resort & Campground and Land of Lakes Campground).
There are 18 churches in or near the city, including Holy Family Catholic Church, Emmanuel Church of God-christ, and St Paul\'s United Methodist Chr.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 27 grocery stores within the city.
There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.44% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.43% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $49,631, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $41,218, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $18,839, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $37,350 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $113,150 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $19,500 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 14.00%, which is very high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Decatur receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Decatur has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Decatur has a very sparse population density of 64.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Decatur have a short daily commute time.
The city has an average public transportation ridership.
Decatur has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 80.47%.

Decatur is a small city in Van Buren County, Michigan. It is included in the Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan area. The city has a population of 5,598, with 252,978 people in the surrounding metro area. Those over the age of 55 represent approximately 27% of the community.

The SeniorScore™ for Decatur is 64. The city's average household income is $41,000 ($19,000 per person), compared to the average of $46,000 for the state of Michigan. The average housing price in Decatur is $147,000, which is lower than the state average of $177,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of roughly 14%.

Decatur has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives average amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Decatur has a very high crime rate and lower than average air quality ratings.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Decatur, Michigan

Lydia's Foster Care

210 W Delaware St

Decatur, MI 49045

1-855-240-2530

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Lydia's Foster Care is a care home located at 210 W Delaware St in Decatur, Michigan. With an average family income of $41,601, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It is sparsely populated, with roughly ...

Assisted Living in Decatur, Michigan

SeniorScore™ for Decatur, Michigan

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Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Decatur, Michigan

Lydia's Foster Care

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Allegan Enrichment Center 3

Care Community Lawton

Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

The Timbers of Cass County

Lilloe's Adult Foster Care Home

Bronson Commons

Hoffman Independent Care

Foster Woodburners Care

Hudson's Country Manor

Brookdale Portage

Brookdale Portage

Brookdale Portage

Park Village Pines

Ferny's Home

Bowman Place

Oak Crest Foster Care Home

Special Acres

Sojourner Place

Kephart Cottage

Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center