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HR 211

A resolution to declare November 2025 as Michigan Assisted Living Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Noah Arbit and 18 co-sponsors

Designates November 2025 as Michigan Assisted Living Month to honor providers, memory care expansion, and the industry's role in seniors' care and families' lives.

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Bill Summary · HR 211

Summary — House Resolution 211 (HR 211): “Michigan Assisted Living Month” (November 2025)

Status: Adopted
Introduced: January 6, 2025
Classification: House resolution (designation)

Purpose

HR 211 designates November 2025 as "Michigan Assisted Living Month" to recognize the role of assisted living communities in Michigan — honoring their care for older adults, acknowledging economic contributions, and calling attention to the needs of seniors and families who rely on these services.

Key provisions / substantive content

  • Official designation: Declares the month of November 2025 as Michigan Assisted Living Month in the State of Michigan.
  • Recognition of services: Praises assisted living communities for providing high‑quality, supportive environments that help older adults maintain independence, dignity, and purpose.
  • Memory care: Notes that many assisted living providers have expanded specialized memory care programs to meet growing needs related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
  • Workforce and facilities data:
    • Michigan has more than 4,300 assisted living facilities.
    • These facilities employ over 32,000 Michiganders in direct care roles, with many additional jobs in dining, administration, and support services.
  • Demographic context:
    • Michigan has over 2 million residents aged 60 and older (~25% of the state population).
    • Residents aged 85+ are the fastest‑growing age group.
  • Economic context and costs:
    • The assisted living and retirement community market in Michigan is projected at approximately $2.5 billion in 2025.
    • The resolution cites an average monthly cost of assisted living in Michigan of about $4,559.
    • National projection referenced: by 2029, an estimated 14.4 million middle‑income seniors will require assisted living; 72% of them will have less than $65,000 in income and assets (the resolution equates ~$65,000 to the average cost of one year of assisted living).
  • Family/caregiver impact: Highlights that assisted living communities provide critical support that can reduce caregiver burden and improve quality of life for residents and families.

Who is affected / impact

  • Assisted living providers (facilities and staff): formal recognition and public awareness.
  • Seniors and their families: elevated attention to care options, memory care availability, and affordability concerns.
  • State economy and workforce: underscores the industry’s employment and economic footprint.
  • Policymakers and the public: the designation may prompt awareness, outreach, or follow‑on policy discussions about senior care capacity, workforce, and affordability.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced January 6, 2025.
  • Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and considered by the House in March 2025.
  • Adopted by the House (reported enrolled and finalized in March 2025). (Resolution status in the provided record: adopted.)

This resolution is a symbolic, non‑binding recognition intended to raise awareness and honor Michigan’s assisted living communities rather than impose regulatory or funding changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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