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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.
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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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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.
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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.
We re located on the west side of Detroit.We are committed to provide a stable living environment that is designed to promote maximum psychological,physical,intellectual and social functioning.We pride ourselves on providing personalized,respectful care with professionalism and compassion.The...
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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.
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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.
The Cityview Senior Tower is a senior housing community located in the middle of the bustling city of Detroit, Michigan. The senior housing apartments are close to all the local midtown luxuries including the Cultural and Theatre districts. Detroit is an exciting place to live and a great place...
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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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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.
At Living well, we believe that living life to the fullest in those "Golden Years play a very important part of our seniors Well Being. Comfort, Safety and a lifestyle alternative to nursing home placement. At Living Well, our residents can choose a one or two bedroom comfortable rental...
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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: 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.
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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...
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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.
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...
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Maggie Champagne Kramer was the advocate that help me with getting my mother relocated from Grand Rapids MI. to Dearborn MI.. I needed help and didn't know where to look first. I had heard about A Place for...
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.
Normandy Apartments offers high-rise living and a warm and welcoming lifestyle. One bedroom apartment homes are designed for your comfort and convenience. You will enjoy the park-like setting, scenic views and beautifully landscaped grounds. Special amenities, resident events and activities...
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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.
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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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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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 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
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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.
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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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 River Rouge, MI

The average cost of senior living in River Rouge is $3,750 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trenton, MI with an average of $2,977 per month.

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

River Rouge, MI
$3,750/mo
$3,748/mo

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

River Rouge, MI
$3,750/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,180/mo
Independent Living
$3,750/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,042/mo
Studio
$3,290/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,877/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,956/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.
Independent Living$3,750/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,191/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,180/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
River Rouge, MI:$3,750/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$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
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Independent living costs in River Rouge, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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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Independent living cost trends in River Rouge, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
River Rouge, MI$2,296/mo$2,281/mo+0.6%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
River Rouge, MI
2024 average cost:$2,296/mo
2023 average cost:$2,281/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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 River Rouge

Recent reviews for independent 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!

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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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 independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Rouge independent 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 dietary accommodations in River Rouge 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 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
7.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in River Rouge 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 River Rouge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Rouge, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Rouge 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 River Rouge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Rouge, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
47%
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