The Vernon Center
Independent Living · Detroit, MI

Overview of The Vernon Center

The Vernon Center is an independent living community at 9341 Agnes Street, Detroit, Michigan, in the East Village neighborhood, designed for older adults aged fifty-five and over. The facility offers studio and one-bedroom units in a one-story building with apartments featuring safety rails in bathrooms. Most units are furnished, though residents may bring personal furniture to personalize their space. Units include refrigerators, microwaves, and televisions.

The facility does not permit pets and is not currently CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid.

The Vernon Center provides independent living with chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style three times daily, housekeeping and laundry services, and fitness and recreation programs. A walk score of sixty-two indicates moderate walkability, with some errands accomplishable on foot. The facility is located 4.5 miles from Detroit’s city center, with the nearest hospital 3.61 miles away.

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs maintains regulatory oversight of independent living communities. Families should request all current state inspection reports, verification of licensing status, and complete regulatory documentation from the facility or state agencies before placement.

Michigan Medicaid programs including the MI Choice Waiver, Home Help Program, and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provide coverage for qualifying residents.

Families should request complete regulatory documentation, all available state inspection records, and verification of current licensing status before enrollment.

(313) 509-1241

Types of Care at The Vernon Center

Independent Living
Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #120 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 703 homes in Michigan. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 1-story

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Detroit's city center to The Vernon Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.61 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Hospital Of Mi Onc)

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The Vernon Center is located in Detroit, 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).
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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).
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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.
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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

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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 there photos of The Vernon Center?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Vernon Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of The Vernon Center?

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

Is The Vernon Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

The Vernon Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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