2025 House Resolution 211

Whereas, Assisted living communities across Michigan provide high-quality care and supportive environments for older adults, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and purpose; and

Whereas, Michigan’s assisted living homes are mission-driven, community-focused organizations committed to the wellbeing of the seniors who helped build and shape our state; and

Whereas, In response to the growing needs of seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, many assisted living communities have expanded to include specialized memory care programs; and

Whereas, Research shows that by 2029, 14.4 million middle-income seniors nationwide will require assisted living, and an estimated 72 percent of them will have less than $65,000 in income and assets—the average cost of one year of assisted living; and

Whereas, Assisted living communities across Michigan provide critical support to seniors and their families by alleviating the burden on caregivers and improving quality of life for residents and loved ones alike; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to more than 4,300 assisted living facilities, employing over 32,000 Michiganders in direct care and many more in dining services, administration, and support roles; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to more than 2 million residents over age 60, about 25 percent of the state’s population, and Michiganders 85 and older represent the fastest-growing age segment; and

Whereas, The assisted living and retirement community industry in Michigan contributes significantly to our state’s economy, with a market size projected at $2.5 billion in 2025. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Michigan is approximately $4,559; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body designate the month of November 2025 as Michigan Assisted Living Month in the state of Michigan, in recognition of the essential services, compassionate care, and economic contributions of assisted living communities throughout our state.