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We are extremely happy and content with Torrey Pines House of Bread. The facility itself is always clean. The outside is kept up. Some areas need to be updated, but for the most part it is very clean does...
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.
When searching for quality memory care and assisted living in Chesterfield Township, Macomb County, Michigan, look no further than the Torrey Pines House of Bread. Our safe and comfortable community is surrounded by lush green meadows and wooded areas for a calming and relaxing setting that puts...
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The medical staff is getting better. [name removed] has leveled up the care team even in the short period of time she has been here.
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.
We started with a simple idea: let’s create senior living communities that we’d want our own family members to call home. Over the past decade with that concept in mind, we’ve been blending science, art and technology to redefine what senior living is supposed to be. To us, that means all...
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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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The facility is really beautiful. The staff is extremely nice, and you can tell that they all really care about their residents. Great space in the apartments and amenities are what is to be expected so...
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.
You will find that we offer certain features which set us apart. Our main concern is for your safety and well-being, while offering a worry free, safe, comfortable atmosphere, with a large variety of services. Our Staff members all come with senior living experience, and have the 'heart' to work...
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I was very impressed with their care. I needed infection control, they have done a great job. I would pick them every time over everyone else in this area. The food is average. The room sizes are great and...
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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A quaint and clean community. The staff and caregivers are very friendly. She receives excellant care, plenty of staff on hand for the residents. There are plenty of activities to choose from if she would...
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.
Since 1997, D & J Home Care 'Where All Roads Lead to Home' has been providing residential care to those in need. We offer independent or assisted living, plus memory and respite care. Our residents are cared for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our skilled, warm and friendly staff. Meals,...
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My mother has some memory issues and living alone was becoming more challenging for her. She had been spending more and more time alone since her husbend had passed four years ago. She was against leaving...
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.
Bright, modern senior apartments with the warmth of a family community in the heart of the East-side suburbs, American House Sterling Meadows is located north of 14 Mile Road and ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Sterling Heights, Fraser,...
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My mother lived here from [dates removed]. The staff and [name removed] took wonderful care of her until the end when she was under hospice care the last couple of months. Very clean space and good meals...
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.
The Young Home For The Elderly is a wonderful assisted living community in the Norman Rockwell-like town of Warren, MI. The wonderful city is the largest suburb of Detroit and maintains a small town feel right outside bustling Motown. Warren is home to one of the oldest populations in the United...
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When my wife needed 24/7 care and was no longer ambulatory American House Cottage Grosse Pointe provided her with the care she needed. Because of her condition she could not actively participate in group...
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.
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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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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i have been a resident of the villages of Clinton pointe since 2008. It is not only a senior complex but it has a very definite family atmosphere. Our office manager [name removed] does everything in her...
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.
'It's not just an apartment it's a lifestyle.' The Villages of Clinton Pointe, built in 2004, is a carefree community for Seniors 55 or better. We offer maintenance free living in our three-story, 78 unit apartment community which has open floor plans, is richly decorated and always up-to-date....
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My loved one is currently a resident at Oakmont Sterling and everything has been great for her there so far. It is a great place and has been a great experience. Nothing is perfect, however, everything has...
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.
Oakmont Sterling Enhanced Independent Living offers Enhanced Living in Macomb County on the border of Troy Michigan, just a few miles away from Troy Beaumont Hospital. It is beautifully appointed with comfortable furnishings, excellent cuisine and a warm, inviting atmosphere. All conveniently...
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It's a very clean community. My loved one likes the food. They offer a lot of activities. It's kind of pricey but my loved one has a large one bedroom. We picked this community because, of the close...
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.
At Clinton Villa, seniors enjoy freedom, independence and privacy when they choose it — security and support when they need it. Our affordable, cozy Independent Living apartments provide the ultimate in convenience and individualized services within a warm and friendly environment. Residents can...
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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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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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This facility is a good place for my mom. She has her privacy but can also be involved if she wants to be. They have a wide variety of activities. The building manager is very open to any needs the residents...
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 Madison Manor Apartments is an independent senior housing community located in the rural city of Madison Heights, Oakland County, MI. The community is located nearby many local shopping and entertainment venues, making it a great place to live. A hospital is located directly next to the...
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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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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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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
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.
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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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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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
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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 moved into my clean roomy 2 bedroom in Oct 2023 and have never regretted it. I have a balcony which holds a glider and large chair, loads of closet space and a pantry with medical alert cords in bathroom...
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.
Located in a beautiful residential setting, The Meadows at Anchor Bay offers independent adults 55 and older an exceptional, affordable lifestyle. Area attractions are just minutes away. The Pointe Shopping Center is within walking distance. On-site home health care and grocery delivery are...
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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
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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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American House East II Senior Living in Roseville, MI

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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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Clinton Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clinton Township, MI

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We are very happy at Clinton Creek Assisted Living community

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The Reserve at Red Run, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and StoryPoint Clinton Township are the top-rated independent living facilities near Merlin, Ontario. See full list of communities.

There are 222 independent living facilities near Merlin, Ontario. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Merlin, Ontario are The Reserve at Red Run, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and StoryPoint Clinton Township. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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