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Photo of American House Grosse Pointe Cottage
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
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This facility is good, we've been very pleased. Housekeeping is regular and they do very well. Communication with the family is good. I would recommend them to friends and family.
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.
American House Cottage Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Grosse Point Farms, Michigan, in Wayne County and home to just over 9,000 people. Grosse Pointe Farms is a small community bordering Detroit and residents will enjoy quiet relaxation and park-like surroundings....
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Photo of The Young Home For The Elderly
88 Photos available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
45%
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46%
3 star
9%
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My mother lived here from [dates removed]. The staff and [name removed] took wonderful care of her until the end when she was under hospice care the last couple of months. Very clean space and good meals...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Young Home For The Elderly is a wonderful assisted living community in the Norman Rockwell-like town of Warren, MI. The wonderful city is the largest suburb of Detroit and maintains a small town feel right outside bustling Motown. Warren is home to one of the oldest populations in the United...
Photo of American House Sterling Woods Senior Living
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.9
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19 reviews
7.9
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19 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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What I like most about the community is the friendliness of the staff and residents, however at the moment I would not recommend this community because of the food. In order to make those improvements, they...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sterling Woods is a retirement community designed to be everything many adults dream about — the finest in senior living with all the services and amenities imaginable. Set amid beautiful landscaping, each Sterling Woods apartment home is part of a community in which close friendships blossom and...
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Photo of The Villages of Clinton Pointe
22 Photos available
5 star
43%
4 star
36%
3 star
14%
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i have been a resident of the villages of Clinton pointe since 2008. It is not only a senior complex but it has a very definite family atmosphere. Our office manager [name removed] does everything in her...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
'It's not just an apartment it's a lifestyle.' The Villages of Clinton Pointe, built in 2004, is a carefree community for Seniors 55 or better. We offer maintenance free living in our three-story, 78 unit apartment community which has open floor plans, is richly decorated and always up-to-date....
Photo of American House Sterling Meadows Senior Living
55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.3
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35 reviews
6.3
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35 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
23%
3 star
14%
2 star
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1 star
6%
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[removed] was horrible. American House itself was fine, [removed], the company they have there is horrible. My mom was there for hospice care and we were extremely upset with [removed]. The team at...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bright, modern senior apartments with the warmth of a family community in the heart of the East-side suburbs, American House Sterling Meadows is located north of 14 Mile Road and ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Sterling Heights, Fraser,...
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1111 Photos available
7.0
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2 reviews
7.0
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2 reviews
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This was a great transition for my mom who is 88 & very independent. She loves all of the activities & has made lots of friends. She just said the other day, storypoint is exactly as you said it would be....
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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Photo of Madison Manor Apartments
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2.5
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8 reviews
2.5
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8 reviews
5 star
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4 star
25%
3 star
13%
2 star
25%
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This facility is a good place for my mom. She has her privacy but can also be involved if she wants to be. They have a wide variety of activities. The building manager is very open to any needs the residents...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Madison Manor Apartments is an independent senior housing community located in the rural city of Madison Heights, Oakland County, MI. The community is located nearby many local shopping and entertainment venues, making it a great place to live. A hospital is located directly next to the...
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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
67%
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1 star
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My mom loves it there. The staff really want to make the residents happy. The rooms are a little smaller. You have an option of semi-private or private rooms. They can handle a very high skill level. My mom...
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Roseville Townhouses Co-Op
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Williamsburg Townhouses
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Erin Manor
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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4 star
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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.
Mary's Center for Seniors is a state licensed 20 bed facility offering adult foster care for seniors with special needs. We are located in a ranch style home in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to expressways and near Metropolitan Beach and its many recreational activities. Our experienced...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Park Place of Harper Woods
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Rivers Grosse Pointe
1.0
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3 reviews
1.0
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3 reviews
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Dawns Center for Seniors
5 star
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3 star
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Wow so glad we found a place for my mother that was small enough to care and big enough to give my mother the kind of security and love she needs at this time. So far I am pleased with the community at...
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.
Dawn's Center for Seniors is a state licensed 20 bed facility offering adult foster care for seniors with special needs. We are located in a ranch style home in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to expressways and near Metropolitan Beach and its many recreational activities. Our experienced...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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1.0
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14 reviews
1.0
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14 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
14%
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The staff really cares about there residents. They make sure my grandma gets involved with arts and grafts, movies and popcorn to right down just saying goodnight to her everyday,with home cook meals. This...
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.
Here at St. Joseph's Manor we provide assisted living for the Detroit community. We offer three levels of care: Level I Independent Plus. residents at this level are functionally independent or require minimal assistance with mobility, dressing, grooming and bathing and are mentally alert. They...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in St Clair Shores, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Clair Shores is $3,473 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grosse Pointe Park, MI with an average of $3,226 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Clair Shores, MI vs. nearby cities

St Clair Shores, MI
$3,473/mo
$3,386/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Clair Shores, MI vs. the state and national average

St Clair Shores, MI
$3,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Clair Shores vs. other types of senior living

$4,628/mo
Independent Living
$3,473/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in St Clair Shores, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,488/mo
Studio
$4,354/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,923/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,986/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in St Clair Shores over time

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What families are saying about independent living in St Clair Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in St Clair Shores

American House East II Senior Living in Roseville, MI

5.0
I have no negative thoughts. Place for Mom I give 5's on all. You have been a life saver. I certainly would recommend American House East II to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Brookdale Utica Assisted Living

5.0
My brother [name removed] was only at Brookdale for two weeks. He passed away last May. The two weeks at Brookdale were wonderful. They were amazing. It will be my choice for me when the time comes. They took care of my brother at nursing home level when he was there for assisted living. They ...
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American House Sterling Woods Senior Living in Sterling Heights, MI

3.9
if you are looking for true Assisted Living at the price quoted, this isn't it. There are many charges for which people like us can't afford. They are too cheap to provide internet access and most of us baby boomers want it. This is what is called enhanced living. And as of August 1 they're ...
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St Clair Shores independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Clair Shores independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of St Clair Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Clair Shores, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in St Clair Shores independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of St Clair Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Clair Shores, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Clair Shores independent 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 independent living communities in St Clair Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Clair Shores, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Reserve at Red Run, Hutcheson Manor and Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Clair Shores, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 68 independent living facilities near St Clair Shores, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in St Clair Shores, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and The Bradford Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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