Assisted Living Communities in Tecumseh, MI

"About four years ago I started looking for a place for my mom. The facility fit her very nicely. It had a more modern look for her and everyone was very nice. The activities, food and staff was a good fit. If I had any questions they were addressed promptly. What I liked the most is I could come and go whenever I wanted. This was her home with no "visiting" times. As time went by I felt like part of a larger family. Another difference was having college students who came in to volunteer with the residents and all the outside musical groups that would perform for all. It was a very good choice for our family. I would highly recommend University Living. "

"The rooms at Brookdale Ann Arbor were very beautiful, but it's too expensive for me. They had exercise rooms. The place was big and very clean. The people were very helpful and very friendly. One person has been living there for four years, which speaks a lot to the quality. We had a fine snack."

"My mom has been in American House Carpenter. She likes the location. She likes her apartment and the services that she can use. She is blind, so there are some activities that she can't participate in. On the whole it has been very good. The food is good. Sometimes there's a turnover in the staffing, but for the most part they're pretty good. She is there for independent living only because my sister is there with her."

"Atria Park of Ann Arbor was smaller than most retirement community. They were diverse and had different options on whether you wanted a one-bedroom apartment or a two-bedroom apartment, or if you wanted to share an apartment with another resident, you each had your own bedroom. It was a beautiful facility. They were licensed, and they were very protective of their residents. It was just a little bit pricier than the other place I visited, but it was very nice, very well maintained, and the people there were just so kind and so thorough."

"Wonderful place all around!! My mom recently transitioned from assisted living to memory care and the staff has been amazing on all levels. It has been such a blessing knowing that she is not only safe and cared for, but they work exceptionally hard to keep residents engaged. Skilled nurses, resident aides, dining staff, kitchen staff, activities directors, front desk staff, sales director, and executive director.....they are all lovely people that care for their residents just as if they were family. I highly recommend Aspen Grove!!! "

"I liked Orchard Hills Living. I liked the layout of the rooms. There's some space in the middle, that's with dining, and they are very flexible in dining times. If my mom wants something at a different time, they have flexibility on that. The most important thing is that the owner is Chinese, so she can talk in Chinese with my mom, so my mom feels safe, and understandable. The neighborhood is good. The only thing, I hope there's a walking area in the backyard; they have a backyard, but it's all grass-based. I only met the owner, but she said there were two staff on shifts. I saw they had some treats, she said they have all kinds of foods, and they can cook Chinese food if the resident wants, and they do have English speakers. I don't know what culture they are from, but the owner said they can make meals based on their personal favorites."

"Charter Senior Living of Oak Openings was very nice. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. It's fairly new, so it's in a very good condition. The rooms were small but adequate. We were shown the menu, and we were offered a sample of the food, which was very good."

"We're leaning towards The Grove at Oakleaf Village for my mother. We liked the appearance, they have 4 separate levels depending on the level of dementia, that they call neighborhoods, which are 10 or 12 units, or little apartments in each neighborhood. We liked that. We were able to see the one level, where the residents could still communicate over lunch, and a woman commented that the food was very good. The other thing we liked was the admissions person said that they pay their staff well and with good benefits, so they had less turnovers. They don't tend to use contract employees, temporary employees, so there's continuity of care. They have craft type things, they bring in people for entertainment, they try to engage them in things to stimulate their memory. They also have chair side exercises. The dining area looked contemporary with one big table with 10 or 12 people around it, they have 3 meals a day, and unlimited snacks and beverages."

"I toured Vibrant Life Temperance. It was clean and organized, giving off a warm feeling. It's a little like a dormer. They have a bed, a closet, a TV, and a chair, just like a hotel room. I've been working with Nick, and he was good. They can go outside on the deck, and there's a lot for them to do besides sitting in the building. The facility has a little pond with seating and chairs, making it really nice, and they're served three meals a day."

"It is the only place I visited so far. The staff was great. We had a pre-tour visit, and that was great. Then looking around in the place up in the assisted living section, they're absolutely beautiful. Plenty of room. It was great. The only downside, at least for me personally, is that it's too far from home because I lived down on the south edge of Toledo, almost in Maumee, so that's just too far to schlep. There's a bunch of amenities available, and what I was pretty impressed with is their exercise room, it has some pretty decent equipment and it's available all the time. Their dining selections are really good, too. You can sort of rotate around for what you want instead of what the chef decides you need or want, and that was quite impressive. The suite was beautiful, the single bedroom, was beautiful, and I wouldn't mind living there myself. When I got there, I didn't have a chance to do sample their meals, but I looked at their schedules and menus and things like that. They gave me a copy of it; they gave me plenty of information. I met one of the nurses and three of the aides and they were just great."

"I did a tour of Lakeside Assurance Assisted Living. It was a private residence converted into a facility. It has a total of four residents; there were two that were there and there were two open rooms. It was laid out well for a conversion, and it had a common area that was set up that was very roomy. The facility was laid out nicely. There was a part of the facility that was still being developed into a guest room that was under development, but the rest of the place was set up nicely. It was very clean, and it had a cook that prepared the meals, taking into consideration dietary requirements. The administrator that we met with, Brenda, was very detailed in explaining why she started the facility. Her mother had dementia, and she was struggling with having her in a big facility. She decided to develop this, so she would know about her mother's care and everything. She had a connection with a physician and a podiatrist who would visit regularly. The meals and the laundry in the room are all included. Then it would accommodate my sister's furniture, so that was nice. I think she had to have familiar surroundings. I think they could accommodate both assisted living and memory care, but right at that time, it seemed like the residents that were there were dementia patients. We only met with Brenda, and she's seemed very compassionate, caring, and concerned about details about my sister. What kind of activity level she was? Is she verbal at all? Did she interact with people? I thought that was very positive. I think she would be engaged with my sister. It's still under construction partially, but the part that we saw, she set it up very specific to taking care of the residents."

"We looked into Sterling House of Monroe. It was close to where my mother resided in her own home. However, we found out there was a Sterling House of Oklahoma City, which was near my brother, so we put her there. The Monroe facility is clean and small, which is what my mom preferred. The staff was extremely helpful. They were very good about telling us that if we decided to have my mom in Monroe, MI and later on decide to move her closer to a family member in Oklahoma, there would be no changes in fee schedule or services or any of that unless it was called for. We were really impressed with the consistency in this organization. "

Nestled in the charming small town of Carleton, Michigan, The Gardens of Carleton is a senior living community offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite stays. Residents enjoy a serene country living environment while receiving high-quality care tailored to their individual needs. The community boasts a range of amenities designed to enhance residents' quality of life. A beauty and barber shop is available for personal grooming, while the garden and patio areas provide peaceful outdoor spaces for relaxation. For those with vehicles, both resident and guest parking are conveniently provided. Housekeeping and laundry services ensure a comfortable and maintenance-free lifestyle. Engaging activities such as music sessions, games, fitness programs, gardening, and arts and crafts are regularly organized to keep residents active and socially connected. Dining experiences include shared meals in the dining room, with accommodations for guests and special diets, including diabetic, kosher, and vegetarian options. The Gardens of Carleton is committed to providing comprehensive care with 24-hour assistance and skilled nurse oversight. Rounding physicians are available, along with lab services, to address residents' health needs promptly. The community partners with home health and hospice services to ensure the right care is provided at the right time. Safety measures are in place to create a secure environment for all residents. Nearby attractions include local parks and community gardens, offering opportunities for leisurely outings and engagement with nature. Come age in place at The Gardens of Carleton, where compassionate care meets the tranquility of country living. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Adult Foster Care Search

"My mom is at Countryside Retirement Community. They send a newsletter every week for new updates, but other than that, it's really been kind of tough as far as having visitors because we can't go there. My suggestion would be that with COVID, more communication would be better. The staff has been good and they've been helpful. The building looks modern. There's actually a bunch of them, it's not just one, it's like a whole city block of buildings. They have an activity room."