Adult Foster Care Home · Washtenaw County

Adult Foster Care Homes in Chelsea, Michigan

Chelsea has one licensed adult foster care home, Birchwood Retreat, with room for 6 residents. Because options in Chelsea are limited, we also list the 6 nearest licensed homes in surrounding communities below. Every home here is verified against Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) records for Washtenaw County.

Families in Michigan typically pay $3,500 to $5,500 per month for a shared room and $4,500 to $7,000 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how adult foster care homes work.

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Licensed homes near Chelsea

Chelsea has only one licensed home, so these are the closest adult foster care homes in surrounding communities, sorted by distance.

Common questions about care homes in Chelsea

How many adult foster care homes are in Chelsea, Michigan?
Chelsea has 1 licensed adult foster care home in Washtenaw County. Statewide, Michigan licenses 2,081 small residential care homes.
How much does a adult foster care home in Chelsea cost?
Across Michigan, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $3,500 to $5,500 per month and a private room $4,500 to $7,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses adult foster care homes in Chelsea?
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Community and Health Systems licenses and inspects every adult foster care home in Chelsea. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
Do any care homes in Chelsea offer memory care?
Yes. 1 of the 1 licensed homes in Chelsea is licensed for memory care. Use the care level filter above to see them.
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