HOUSING/ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING HOMES

Home Repair (also check with your local township/city/village for any programs they may have)

• City of Lapeer Housing Department - 664-0591 grants/loans for major improvements.
• Human Development Commission - 664-7133 or 1-800-843-6394.  Weatherization programs to reduce energy costs.
• Lapeer County Department of Senior Activities Chore Program - 245-5866 Minor Repairs
• Lapeer County Office of Community Developement - 245-4994 Grants for major improvements and emergency health and safety repairs.
• USDA Rural Development - 230-8766 Grants/loans for major improvements and health and safety repairs.
• Department of Human Services (emergency needs program) - 667-0800

Emergency Shelter

• Blue Water Center for Independent Living - 664-9098
• Family Economic Crisis Center - 724-3665
• LACADA Shelter (Domestic Violence) - 667-4175
• Lapeer County Housing Resource Center - 664-0255
• American Red Cross - 1-800-608-4272 - for fires only
• The Refuge (November-April) - 441-9990 or 1-800-743-5837

Apartments: (qualifying age may be 50, 55 or 62 and many units are based on income; ask when contacting) those listed below are senior/disabled only. See yellow pages under "Apartments" for numbers of others.

Almont:

• Plaza Tower - 798-3370
• Westwind Adult Apartments - 798-8337

Columbiaville:

• Hidden Hollow - 793-4531

Imlay City:

• Cambridge Court Apartments - 721-0610
• Dan Drive Apartments - 724-6431
• Mercy Casa Maria Retirement Community - 724-6300
• Parkview Manor - 724-8065
• Townsend Manor - 724-8883

Lapeer:

• Peppermill Place - 667-0002
• Riverview Towers - 245-4215
• Silver Maple Village - 667-9148
• Westmoor III - 664-5927

North Branch:

• North Branch Commons - 1-800-642-4076

Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) - Section 8 Rental Assistance Program (vouchers can be used on any approved rental property)  Applications accepted only when waiting lists are open.

• County-wide - 517-669-1299
• City of Lapeer - 245-4220

For Housing Related Financial Assistance    See Money Questions Section.

Adult foster Care (AFC) homes are licensed and regulated by the State of Michigan to provide supervision, meals, laundry, and personal care. May be licensed for 1-20 people; may serve elderly, or other populations. Often referred to as homes for aged, group homes or assisted living. AFC homes set their own price, which is not covered by medical insurance. Low-income residents may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income through Social Security.  Contact Department of Human Services - Adult Services (667-0800) for current information on licensed Adult Foster Care Homes.

Assisted Living is a catch-all name used by Adult Foster Care homes, senior apartments, nursing homes and others.  The State of Michigan does not recognize or license for 'assisted living'.   Inquire about what services are included and what license, if any, they have.  

Nursing Homes are licensed by Michigan Department of Community Health to provide skilled and custodial care including nursing services and therapy. Medicare and private insurances may pay for a limited time for skilled care. Most stays are considered custodial care which is typically covered only by Medicaid or private funds.

• Lapeer County Medical Care Facility, (810) 664-8571

For private facilities, see Yellow pages under 'Nursing Homes'.  For facilities outside Lapeer County, contact Lapeer Regional Medical Center case management at 667-5593.  For more information and help choosing a nursing home, call Citizens for Better Care 1-800-284-0046 or see Health Care Association of Michigan at www.hcam.org

Helpful Web Sites:

www.michigan.gov - go to health, go to online services, go to health online services for adult foster care look up or nursing home compare.

www.medicare.gov

www.michigan.gov/dch