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Photo of Loving Care Home #2
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, 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.
Photo of LaBelle Adult Foster Care and Emergency Center
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.
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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.
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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.
Cunningham's Trenton Senior Residence is a private state licensed, RN owned and operated home. Offering assisted living for seniors who no longer want to or can live alone. 24 hour personalized care and supervision in a large residential home. Come see where quality and elegance are "a whisper...
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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.
Buck's Home is a senior care home located in the beautiful region of Taylor, Michigan in the Wayne County. Our home has been specifically built to support the seniors in assisted living. Our home is located in a good region with easy access to roads, devotional centers and hospitals. In our...
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We are very happy with Forest View. Staff is very friendly and caring. My dad is a super picky eater, but they are willing to work with us to make my Dad happy. They do need to hire more staff, especially...
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.
Brownstown Forest View is located in Brownstown, Michigan and is an assisted living community for active senior citizens who need assistance with some aspects of their daily routine. The nearest hospital, Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, is only four miles away. The facility is located in a...
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We admitted our mother to Parkside last year and were nervous as she came directly from home to a community. We toured several facilities and felt the home atmosphere and staff was a perfect fit for mom. As...
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.
Elegant Senior Assisted Living in Trenton, MI with 24 hr awake care. Small Group home living with experienced caring staff. We focus on fostering independence and social interaction while assisting with daily needs.
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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.
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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.
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It was a wonderful experience. The team was very kind, caring and took good care of my mom. We picked this community, because of the team, price and facility. I would recommend to other families. My mom...
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.
Mary Rose Residence is in Brownstown, MI and can be a wonderful assisted living facility perfect for your elderly parent. It is very difficult to care for an elderly parent when you have a busy schedule. Because of this, Mary Rose Residence can take the burden off of your shoulders. When your...
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Cost of assisted living in River Rouge, MI

The average cost of senior living in River Rouge is $4,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibraltar, MI with an average of $3,453 per month.

Assisted living costs in River Rouge, MI, vs. nearby cities

River Rouge, MI
$4,191/mo
$4,194/mo

Assisted living costs in River Rouge, MI, vs. state and national averages

River Rouge, MI
$4,191/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in River Rouge, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,191/mo
$5,180/mo

Assisted living costs in River Rouge, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,424/mo
Private
$4,025/mo
Studio
$3,557/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,356/mo

Senior living costs in River Rouge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: River Rouge, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Rouge, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,191/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,180/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,750/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
River Rouge, MI:$4,191/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
River Rouge, MI:$5,180/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
River Rouge, MI:$3,750/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in River Rouge, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in River Rouge and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in River Rouge, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in River Rouge have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
River Rouge, MI$4,777/mo$4,179/mo+14.3%
Michigan$5,303/mo$5,171/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
River Rouge, MI
2024 average cost:$4,777/mo
2023 average cost:$4,179/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,303/mo
2023 average cost:$5,171/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in River Rouge, 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 River Rouge.

What families are saying about assisted living in River Rouge

Recent reviews for assisted living in River Rouge

Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

New Beginnings in Farmington Hills, MI

4.7
I love it! They were very kind very attentive, very professional. I had no problem or any complaint. I was pleased with them. They were quick to replace anything that was broken. It's very, very clean!

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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River Rouge review score based on 112 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 112 reviews of 35 River Rouge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The River Rouge 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

River Rouge review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
River Rouge, MI35 facilities
8.2
Ecorse, MI54 facilities
7.8
Melvindale, MI71 facilities

Review subcategories for River Rouge 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 112 reviews of 35 River Rouge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare River Rouge 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.
River Rouge, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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River Rouge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Rouge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Rouge, 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 River Rouge 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 River Rouge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
River Rouge, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in River Rouge 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 River Rouge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
River Rouge, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Rouge 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 River Rouge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Rouge, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in River Rouge 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 River Rouge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Rouge, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Rouge 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 River Rouge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Rouge, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in River Rouge

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in River Rouge protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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