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1717 Photos available
9.9
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408 reviews
9.9
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408 reviews
5 star
94%
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6%
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It's been a pleasure. We didn't know what would happen. [name removed] needs more care and they included me. They get to know you and everyone name. You can always stop and talk very friendly; always someone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At StoryPoint Saline, we love being a part of the greater Ann Arbor area. Our beautiful community offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care options. We take pride in making each moment very special for each and every resident because we know that it is the small...
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55 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.8
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29 reviews
9.8
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29 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
28%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
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[name removed] has always been a very focused person when it comes to whatever project he was would be working on. It is a joy to see him happy. He appears to have made a wonderful transition. We are very...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
More Than Memory CareOur community in Ann Arbor, Michigan specializes in enriching the lives of seniors through memory care. We value the safety and security of our community, but we also treasure them as the wise and wonderful people they are.We understand the importance of familiarity and...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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56 reviews
9.0
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56 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
29%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
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My loved one was previously a resident at Brookdale Ann Arbor and the experience was good. Overall, it was a very fine facility with exceptional people.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A little more care. A lot more luxury.There are a lot of reasons to choose our vibrant, first-class community for you or your loved one’s next place to call home sweet home. Visit and you’ll find one of the most luxurious senior living settings in Michigan. But you’ll also find a vibrant group of...
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1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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58 reviews
9.0
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58 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
28%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
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It is a good facility. We picked this community because it was a clean pleasant property. A friend who had a relative there recommended them. And A Place for Mom referred us. They had immediate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Park of Ann Arbor provides older adults with an active lifestyle filled with daily opportunities for fitness, fun, personal growth and connecting with others. This welcoming, thoughtfully designed community offers charming wraparound porches and beautifully landscaped grounds with walking...
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1212 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.8
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25 reviews
8.8
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25 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
52%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
12%
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I would certainly (and have already) recommend SJV. I've had a great experience with the community. The interactions with staff are always pleasant and helpful. The common spaces are nice and always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Enjoy a beautiful, well appointed residential setting that will keep you or your loved one in an active and engaging environment. We have a very integrated approach to continuing care by offering both independent and assisted living. St. Joseph Village is well known in the community and has been...
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2121 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.6
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14 reviews
8.6
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14 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
14%
1 star
21%
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It is exceptional! Not a "value" place but exceptional care for the price! I like that my mom is content, more self sufficient in many ways, mentally more than anything. She feels respected and knows her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The first Balfour community outside of Colorado, located in Ann Arbor down the street from the campus.
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1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.1
Review score
11 reviews
8.1
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11 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
18%
3 star
18%
2 star
9%
1 star
9%
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It has been good but challenging. My mom seems happy there but at [age removed} there is always something. She doesn't care for the new menus as they don't always have an option that she likes. But I give...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you’re looking for a secure, enriching, maintenance-free lifestyle, look no further than Glacier Hills Senior Living Community. Located in beautiful Ann Arbor, Michigan, Glacier Hills residents enjoy the best each day, their way. And with a complete continuum of care available, residents have...
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1111 Photos available
8.0
Review score
12 reviews
8.0
Review score
12 reviews
5 star
25%
4 star
25%
3 star
17%
2 star
8%
1 star
25%
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My grandmother has been a resident with Linden Square senior assistant living facility since [date removed]. My experience so far has been very good. They always advise me of any changes or issues related to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Linden Square, a Heritage Senior Community, is an MDHHS-licensed assisted living center in Saline, Michigan. We employ expert staff to provide high-quality living to our residents, including services such as daily meals, laundry, housekeeping, and more, depending on individual needs. Our caring...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.4
Review score
33 reviews
7.4
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33 reviews
5 star
27%
4 star
37%
3 star
24%
2 star
6%
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6%
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Based on what I currently know, I believe most homes in the area are receiving the same amount of retention and appreciation of well trained aides. Partly due to local and corporate management. The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
University Living University Living is an assisted living community located in a beautiful area of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. With gorgeous walking paths and an even more beautiful courtyard, it is a wonderful place to live. There are benches outside for when those wish to have nice...
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77 Photos available
1.5
Review score
8 reviews
1.5
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
0%
3 star
13%
2 star
13%
1 star
25%
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Hillside Terrace is by far the best independent living, assisted living, and memory care in all of Washtenaw County. The staff is kind, building is spotless, and the leadership gets it. If you have not taken...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
As a family owned and operated retirement home in Ann Arbor, Hillside Terrace focuses holistically on improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, engaging residents in a stimulating environment, and building a trusting rapport. All medical care...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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1414 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled within a quiet residential neighborhood just minutes from historic Saline's downtown shopping and cultural districts, Brecon Village is Washtenaw County's premier senior living option. We offer a full lineup of services allowing seniors to live comfortably and enjoy the best years of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Washtenaw County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Washtenaw County is $4,580 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklyn, MI with an average of $3,661 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Washtenaw County, MI vs. nearby counties

Washtenaw County, MI
$4,580/mo
$5,104/mo
$4,496/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Washtenaw County, MI vs. the state and national average

Washtenaw County, MI
$4,580/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Washtenaw County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,580/mo
$5,134/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Washtenaw County, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$5,872/mo
Studio
$6,286/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,908/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,996/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Washtenaw County over time

Washtenaw County, MIMI stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Washtenaw County, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Washtenaw County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Washtenaw County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Washtenaw County

Kay D's Elderly Care Home in Howell, MI

5.0
Small efficient ,very clean,group home.Very friendly helpful staff that have worked in this home for many years. Our mother has just crossed the line with dementia and recognizes our faces but not our names. She has significant short term memory loss. She is happy with her new " friends". She is ...
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EHM Assisted Living in Stockbridge, MI

4.4
My mother has been at EHM for several months now. I moved her there from a much larger institution and love the change. EHM is very personal, very caring and very professional. I used to worry all the time when Mom was at the Lutheran Homes because she seemed to be nothing more than room 217. ...
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The Gilbert Residence in Ypsilanti, MI

4.6
I am very happy to report all is going well for my mom.The best thing is the communication.Staff is great and Mom has had very little issues. I would recommend Gilbert Residence to a family looking for a smaller facility with a home feel.

Washtenaw County review score based on 109 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 109 reviews of 16 Washtenaw County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Washtenaw County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Washtenaw County review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Washtenaw County, MI16 facilities
8.1
Ann Arbor, MI23 facilities
7.0
Dexter, MI11 facilities

Review subcategories for Washtenaw County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 109 reviews of 16 Washtenaw County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Washtenaw County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Washtenaw County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Washtenaw County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washtenaw County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washtenaw County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Washtenaw County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Washtenaw County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Washtenaw County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Washtenaw County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Washtenaw County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Washtenaw County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Washtenaw County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Washtenaw County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washtenaw County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Washtenaw County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Washtenaw County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washtenaw County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washtenaw County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Washtenaw County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washtenaw County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
68.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Washtenaw County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Washtenaw County protect seniors.

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