Overview of The Vernon Center

The Vernon Center is a one-story building in Detroit’s East Village neighborhood, at 9341 Agnes St. It’s for residents 55 and older.

Most units come already furnished. If you’d rather use your own furniture, you can bring it in instead. Each unit has a refrigerator, a microwave, and a TV. Bathrooms have safety rails built in.

The area is somewhat walkable. Its Walk Score is 62, so you can handle some errands on foot, but not all of them. Downtown Detroit is 4.5 miles away. The closest hospital is even closer, just 3.61 miles.

Food here is a real focus. Meals are chef-prepared and served restaurant-style, three times a day. That’s a step up from a typical cafeteria line.

Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of for you. There’s also fitness and recreation programming to fill out the day.

In short, The Vernon Center sticks to the basics and does them well. Furnished units with safety features, three solid meals a day, and enough support that living independently doesn’t just mean living alone in a smaller apartment.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #120 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 703 homes in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 1-story

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Michigan

The Vernon Center is located in Detroit, Michigan.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Michigan.

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MI

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+
General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MI

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MI

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about The Vernon Center

What neighborhood is The Vernon Center in?

The Vernon Center is in the East Village neighborhood.

Is The Vernon Center in a walkable area?

The Vernon Center has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at The Vernon Center?

No, The Vernon Center has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Vernon Center?

Yes — there are 5 photos of The Vernon Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Vernon Center?

The Vernon Center is located at 9341 Agnes St, Detroit, MI 48214.

What is the phone number of The Vernon Center?

(313) 509-1241 will put you in contact with the team at The Vernon Center.

Does The Vernon Center provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — The Vernon Center is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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