Flint Continuing Care Retirement Communities

The "Birthplace of General Motors" is also home to plenty of affordable senior care options. To find a Flint assisted living facility (ALF), first read our city summary, which includes average costs. You'll also find a "tips" article at the bottom.

The city's cultural hub is the Flint Cultural Center, a campus that provides residents with artistic, scientific and cultural institutions such as the Sloan Museum, Longway Planetarium, Flint Youth Theater, Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Institute of Music, and the Flint Public Library. On the campus of Kettering University is the Flint Children's Museum with over 40 hands-on educational exhibits.

The Flint Farmers Market - open from May thru October - features 30 vendors indoors and 50 more vendors outside. You'll find baked goods, cheese, wine, art, unique gifts and live entertainment. The Market also hosts contests such as the "BBQ Battle" and classes "Backyard Herbs."

Costs for Flint ALFs and other care options vary depending on factors such as location, demand, supply, amenities, etc. We've included averages as a starting point. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Flint assisted living facility averages $2,700 per month. The level of care in nursing homes is higher so costs are accordingly higher and sometimes a lot higher. For example, a private room in a Flint nursing home averages $7,102 month, while a semi-private averages $6,707. A home health aide averages $3,392 monthly while homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,384 a month. Flint's overall cost of living is 22% lower than the national average.

For a list of relevant questions to ask when searching for a Flint assisted living facility, check out, "How to Select a Facility," Be sure to read the resident reviews included in some of the listings.