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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherry Island, MI

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Photo of Downriver Estates Senior Living
77 Photos available
9.8
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98 reviews
9.8
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98 reviews
5 star
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The facility is clean, smells good and the staff is fantastic. We are learning all of their names and about their families. They are very helpful in getting us whatever we need--haircuts, podiatrists,...
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.
Located south of Detroit, seniors can enjoy a life well lived at Downriver Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community. The residential community offers great activities, the best of care services, and gorgeous natural surroundings. Residents enjoy living near Marsh Creek, local...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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99 reviews
9.7
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99 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. The administration is available but doesn't always follow through with concerns in a timely manner with out reminders. The facility is older and definitely...
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.
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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9.4
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68 reviews
9.4
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68 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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My father is a very stubborn man. The services/food quality and care have been great in my point of view. Regardless of attention he is provided. He will not be happy.
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.
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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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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96 reviews
9.4
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96 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
33%
3 star
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The staff were very good and very helpful. The one thing I would have appreciated would be the food. I do not eat meat and since the menu has meat dishes and very few meatless dishes, I find that I must make...
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.
Meet the different personalities of our staff Friday, October 24 from 1 to 3pm This is a great opportunity to come and see what life is like here at Southland. Each department will have a display table to share with you what they do at our community. You'll receive a thank you gift, including a...
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1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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72 reviews
8.9
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72 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
8%
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Aunt is not crazy about the food and I know that's normal in most communities. When it comes to the care it just took them awhile to get her going with her shower schedule, but its finally getting better. I...
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.
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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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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59 reviews
8.6
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59 reviews
5 star
55%
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34%
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2 star
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Caring family atmosphere, both amongst staff and residents, the look of the apartments, the help I received from the staff, and price. It was a great experience overall.
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.
Located in the heart of Downriver, Southgate is home to numerous dining experiences, golf courses and neighborhood parks. Minutes from the freeway and Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Southgate boasts close proximity to neighboring downriver communities such as Riverview, Wyandotte, Woodhaven,...
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7.9
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14 reviews
7.9
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14 reviews
5 star
50%
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7%
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Moving my parents into Hampton Manor of Woodhaven was the best decision we ever made. The staff truly care about the residents and treat them like family. The building is always clean, warm, and welcoming,...
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.
What truly sets us apart is not just the beautiful building with bright sunlit hallways and beautiful furnishing, It's our staff! They are exemplary. The residents treat one another like family. It is truly a wonderful place to live. Our leases are month to month so new residents and families...
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Photo of Baldwin House Brownstown
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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25 reviews
7.5
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25 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
24%
3 star
0%
2 star
8%
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Change in manager had a negative effect with many residences. Management change was negative. Activities usually organized by the residents. Changes to community celebrations changed with new management....
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.
Baldwin House Brownstown offers independent seniors the latest in apartment home living. This income restricted community has a combination of 1- and 2-Bedroom apartment homes in a limited access elevator building will feature fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and a garbage disposal, free...
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8.5
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I gave a 5 rating, because it is every thing I thought it would be. I call the Gibraltar Manor my family. The 4 rating is , the rent is a little higher than I expected, but me and my husband love it here....
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.
We are a senior independant apartment community for those 55 years of age and better. We have one and two bedroom apartments that start of in price from $ 657.00 for a one bedroom and $779.00 for two bedroom. We are a tax credit community that also has Market rate apartments avaiable.
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Every staff member was very helpful at all times. There was never a time when they did not get back to me about a problem. My husband was not an easy person to deal with in the last month. They went above...
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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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.
Welcome to Landmark Crossing at Southgate, a place to embrace life’s journey. Our approach is simple: to bring your loved one a life full of comfort, ease, engagement, and connection.Through compassionate caregiving, thoughtful support and therapy programs, beautiful outdoor spaces, and...
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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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1.0
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51 reviews
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51 reviews
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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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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.
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We're very pleased with this place, so far it has been everything that we've hoped for. The aides and care staff take great care of her and the manager, Roslyn, has been great to work with. The staff and the...
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.
HOLIDAY SPECIALS! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS!Are you looking for the best independent affordable senior living option in the Down River area? If so, The Meadows of Southgate Senior Apartment Community is the answer. At the Meadows, seniors 55+ can take advantage of roomy one and two-bedroom apartments...
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: 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.
Find out why retirees are flocking to the assisted living community of Homestead Pardee in the Downriver area of Taylor, Michigan. Many people have decided to call Taylor home because of its excellent recreational activities, safe and comfortable neighborhoods, and large assortment of shops to...
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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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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 Commons at The Villages of Taylor is an independent senior community for those 55 and better!!! We offer an Internet cafe', billiards room, library, game room, theater and more!!!! We are located close to expressways and shopping! Come see your new home here at The Commons!!
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 Cherry Island, MI

The average cost of senior living in Cherry Island is $2,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estral Beach, MI with an average of $2,829 per month.

Independent living costs in Cherry Island, MI, vs. nearby cities

Cherry Island, MI
$2,953/mo
$3,056/mo
$3,028/mo

Independent living costs in Cherry Island, MI, vs. state and national averages

Cherry Island, MI
$2,953/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cherry Island, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,877/mo
Independent Living
$2,953/mo

Independent living costs in Cherry Island, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,162/mo
Studio
$3,919/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,817/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,530/mo

Senior living costs in Cherry Island 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: Cherry Island, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherry Island, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,953/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,350/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,877/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cherry Island, MI:$2,953/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cherry Island, MI:$3,350/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cherry Island, MI:$3,877/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cherry Island, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cherry Island 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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Independent living cost trends in Cherry Island, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cherry Island 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
Cherry Island, MI$2,551/mo$2,529/mo+0.9%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Cherry Island, MI
2024 average cost:$2,551/mo
2023 average cost:$2,529/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Cherry Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherry Island

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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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!

Marian Place in Monroe, MI

5.0
They do an absolutely wonderful job at Sanctuary at Marian Place! The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, and the same goes for the residents that I have met! The sales person we worked with was professional and informative, and really a big help throughout the whole process. The facility ...
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Cherry Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherry Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherry Island, 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 Cherry Island 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 Cherry Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherry Island, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherry Island 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 Cherry Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherry Island, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherry Island 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 Cherry Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherry Island, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
47%
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Downriver Estates Senior Living, Atria Kinghaven and The Bellaire Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherry Island, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Cherry Island, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cherry Island, Michigan are Ashford Court, American House Southland Senior Living and Brookdale Monroe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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