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Photo of Atria Kinghaven
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Good communication from administration and staff when their issues with Covid that's being done in the building, etc. Staff seems to truly care about the residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Atria Kinghaven offers residents a lifestyle of ease and comfort. Invite family and friends for a stroll around the six-acre campus or for a game of billiards in the billiards room. Atria Kinghaven is conveniently located near parks, shopping areas, restaurants, and is just fifteen minutes from...
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5 For All! My Dad Has A Great Experience here for 90 Days. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend The Vernon Center to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent living is designed to provide the optimum in convenience, socialization, and peace of mind. We combine the best in community activities and togetherness coupled with the privacy and independence of your own apartment. Let us help you with the cooking and housekeeping while you enjoy a...
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We chose Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods because of the small size, proximity to friends and fa ily as well as the friendly staff. The facility is very intimate and friendly. Everyone is so kind. I think...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Grosse Pointe Woods, Wayne County, Michigan. This beautiful assisted living community has all the comforts one would expect. Residents can enjoy family time or socializing with other residents outside on gorgeous benches and table areas. Take a nice,...
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I took a tour with [name removed], and she was very kind with the way that she approached the situation for my family. It was a hard decision to make, and we were really concerned at first about my mom and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
A Home Away From Home- Senior living community designed to be your last move. From living completely independent to needing more assistance for care or memory wing for safety and care. 24hr private duty care is provided by an experienced care company and will customize a careplan to your specific...
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The location of American House Riverview is close by where my parents lived and also close to the hospital. Be ready to lose your wallet.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Located in a tranquil wooded setting in the heart of the downriver area and minutes from I-75, American House Riverview is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Wyandotte, Southgate, Woodhaven, Trenton, and Grosse Ile. American House Riverview is...
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Four months ago, my 95-year-old mother decided to sell her home and come and live in my city. My brother and I toured Amica and were very very impressed. We really liked the fact that mum could visit Amica...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
As you come up the driveway of Amica at Windsor, you'll immediately see that this is not your typical retirement residence. A putting green to the left, a LifeTrail Circuit on your right and just ahead, a grand canopied entrance. As you walk through the front doors and are greeted by our 24—hour...
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Our family has enjoyed the overall experience with Passion and Caring Home. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Passion and Caring Home For The Elderly LLC is a State of Michigan-licensed home for the aged. Our community is a highly rated assisted living home in Detroit, Michigan. 0ur community has been in operation since 2003. We are designed with the continuum of care philosophy in mind and that people...
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We love it! They are very quick, when my mom needs something they are right there. They have a gathering room where they sit and play cards. She cooks her own food and does her own laundry. We have a family...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Historic Himelhoch was originally designed in 1901 for office and retail use. In 1980, the building was renovated to create spacious apartment homes in the heart Detroit. Here you will enjoy the charm of apartment homes with vintage character. Himelhoch features spacious studios and one and two...
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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
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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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Overall, I am pleased with the services and conditions established at Shoreview. The facilities are well maintained and the opportunities for residents to interact and engage with fellow members and staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
WELCOMEYou are cordially invited to discover the beauty and comfort of Windsor’s newest retirement community, The Shoreview at Riverside. We believe you’ll be impressed by the setting, the staff and our commitment to providing excellent service. We are confident that you’ll be even more impressed...
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Photo of Sunrise of Windsor
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My sister and brother-in-law moved to Sunrise within the last months. She to recover from a broken hip and he because his mobility issues were beyond what she could handle with her own recovery. He moved...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Directly located on majestic Riverside Drive East, directly across the street from The Peace Fountain and Coventry Gardens. Sunrise of Windsor is located between Pilette and Buckingham (streets). Belle Isle- is located in Michigan and is part of the Metro Detroit area- we can see Belle Isle and...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
You will enjoy all the comforts of home at Friendship Meadows. A friendly, maintenance-free lifestyle awaits those who are age 55 and over. Four two-story buildings are complimented by beautiful landscaping and a community room. One and two bedroom apartment homes include an electric range,...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Price You Can Live With ~ A View You Can't Live Without Waterfront living for Seniors 62 and better as low as $849 a month which includes all utilities. These apartments are designed for the retiree with a moderate income. River Towers features magnificent views of the river and Detroit's...
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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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[name removed] and his staff accepted my father as COVID was spreading locally and no other facility would accept him. My dad wasn’t there long before he passed, but while he was there, he was treated well....
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.
New Beginnings Rest Home is conveniently located in beautiful down town Leamington. Locally owned and operated by the Abraham family, we have been proudly serving residents of Windsor-Essex/Chatham-Kent County for over 5 years. From our family to yours, we hope to see you soon! The Abrahams
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Elmwood Towers Senior Apartments is now accepting applications. Elmwood Towers is just north of East Lafayette. Our one bedroom apartment starts with all utilities included. Elmwood Towers is professionally managed by Independent Management Services, Inc.Restrictions...
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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
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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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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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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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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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: Senior Apartments
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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
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.

What families are saying about independent living in Essex

Recent reviews for independent living in Essex

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.

Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods and everything was great for her at this facility! The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services, food and activities were great. The value for cost was also great, in comparison to other facilities. ...
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Baldwin House Brownstown

3.9
I have moved from here. Most categories are great except for the value. Rent goes up every year, some people are paying $[removed]. I am not sure why the rent is so high for seniors because they are going by each individual income vs Mshda scale!

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American House Southland Senior Living, American House East I and Atria Kinghaven are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essex, Ontario. See full list of communities.

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