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Photo of Sterling Elder Care
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This home is very clean and bright with a nice yard/patio. The care is very good. The staff is extremely friendly and take great care of my father. I would highly recommend this facility.
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.
Genesis Elder Care is a fascinating and lively resident care home located in the great locality of Warren, Michigan in the county of Macomb. Our home has been set in a beautiful and scenic surrounding that provides great space for living by our seniors. Our expansive open air compound enables the...
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My husband now lives in serenity retirement home in Blenheim.He enjoys living there. He is well taken care of he enjoys the food. And staff is friendly.the owners are totally awesome. When I go to visit I’m...
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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The community is perfect for our loved one and fits her needs well. Her room is a good size with enough space for her to fit stuff like her couch and rocking chair. We have decorated it just like her house...
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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I know any feedback is good as elder parents and their situations can leave you feeling hopeless. We moved my father in 2+ months ago into their assisted living after looking at many, many places. While...
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.
Known for its world-class golf courses and acres of lush parkland, Shelby Township is the perfect location for Shelby Crossing Health Campus, a warm and welcoming place to call home for seniors of Macomb County. Our residents are afforded many opportunities to explore Shelby Township and the...
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Absolutely love this place. Outstanding staff, med techs, activity directors, office staff and maintenance and laundry staff. We’ve been here a few months now and my sister has been treated very well-...
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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Having had 30 years experience working in Senior Communities. I went searching for the perfect place for my very independent 102 year old Dad. I was heading on vacation for a month and needed the perfect...
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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I’m currently living at chez nous it’s is clean well kept the food is good that staff … well they are AMAZING honestly and truly they are good people and caring they do on the regular go out of they’re way...
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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[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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My love one is being cared for by Genesis Senior Care I for 18 months. Care has been very good. The home is very well cared for. I would recommend this home for anyone looking to seek good for a love one.
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.
Genesis Senior Home / Genesis Senior Living 5 is a Michigan State licensed small scale assisted living in sterling Heights. Owned and operated by medical professionals. Each Genesis Home offers the following: Private and Semi-private rooms Wheelchair accessible 24 hour supervision Assistance...
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We picked this community, because of the size, it was more attention from the care workers, and also the location. The community treated me & [name removed] respectfully and kind. I would recommend to other...
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.
For years, Crabtree Lane Foster Home, under Michigan Outreach Corporation has provided compassionate, personalized care and customer service to patients and their loved ones. It’s what we are here for, what we do and our calling. Among our care promises, not limited to, but we have learned over...
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My Mom stayed here while we went to Europe. The facilities were very clean, meals were very tasty, staff very friendly and helpful. My Mom doesn't need a lot of care, we just wanted a safe environment for...
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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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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So far everything is fine. All the family members are pleased, down to the grandchildren. They have responded very well to anything that has come up. She keeps us well informed about everything. They even...
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.
Alternative Adult Residence is a freestanding licensed Residential Care Facility dedicated entirely to caring for persons living with memory impairment, Alzheimer's, mental challenges, and/or chronic illness.  Our primary responsibility is to keep you safe and comfortable while enhancing the...
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The staff and owners are like family...you can drop in any time and you have the feeling like your part of the family. The good is homemade and residents always get enough to eat. Torrey Pines is just...
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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My Mom has received exceptional care at the new facility in Clinton Township, MI called Vanessa's Place. The staff has taken care of my Mom the same way I would If I could. Fe who is an owner is available...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Bonnie Villa Bonnie Villa is a residential care home located in Clinton Township, Michigan in Macomb County. Our home is strategically located in a region with beautiful landscape. The residence is in a quiet area where seniors can get peace and comfort during their stay. Our home is served by a...
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My mother was there for a short while. I also visited patients there when I was a hospice nurse. The owners are very nice and Christian. It is in a beautiful setting. Very hard time of life , though, for...
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.
       NEW HAVEN PINES IS AN ASSISTED LIVING HOME IN A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING CREATING A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT.      NEW HAVEN PINES IS STRIVING TO BE A PLACE WHERE THE WHOLE FAMILY ENJOYS COMING TO VISIT THEIR...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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The care is extremely attentive. It is a very safe environment. All my loved one's needs are taken care of. The staff has been great to work with, and sometimes there was a caregiver where the...
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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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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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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The staff is always friendly and very helpful to the residents. Not only do they give great care to the residents but they extend their care to the families too! My mom has been here for almost 3 years and...
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.
Windemere Park offers a lifestyle full of choices – from luxurious independent living apartment homes with optional services, to private and semi-private assisted living apartments with customized care. Our services evolve with your needs. At Windemere Park, you will enjoy the comfort and...
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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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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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Care workers exceptionally attentive and accommodating.
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.
Sunny acres AFC is located in beautiful Madison Heights, Michigan. The community itself is a very active one and residents have access to major hospitals, libraries and shopping. Moreover, it is possible for them to gain access to all of these things as long as they are physically and mentally...

What families are saying about assisted living in Merlin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merlin

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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Westwood Inn in Macomb, MI

5.0
Facility and staff are very friendly and accommodating. Very happy with the memory care part. Just a high turnover of staff at times like everywhere I guess.

Waltonwood Lakeside in Sterling Heights, MI

4.4
My loved one was briefly a resident at Waltonwood Lakeside and overall she had a good experience at this facility. The cleanliness, meals and activities were great. The staff and care services were very good. I would recommend this facility to others.

Merlin review score based on 373 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 373 reviews of 118 Merlin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merlin 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

Merlin review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Merlin, 118 facilities

Review subcategories for Merlin 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 373 reviews of 118 Merlin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merlin 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.
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State regulations for assisted living in Merlin

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 Ontario assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merlin protect seniors.

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There are 180 assisted living facilities near Merlin, Ontario. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Merlin, Ontario are Hearthstone Communities - Sterling Heights, Karen's Kare House and StoryPoint Clinton Township. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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