The Best Independent Living Communities in Wayne County, MI

"I toured the independent living community of Westhaven Manor. The person who gave the tour was a really good tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and lovely. I could get along with her, so that was good. I like the fact that there was an application fee that was reasonable. There was also a meal plan. I like the layout of the place. The dining area was lovely, and since it was early in the morning, there were a couple of people who lingered over coffee. Everything looks clean and maintained. The rooms I saw were lovely, and I like the amount of room in them. I always wish for bigger ones, but it's sufficient for me."

"I toured Brookwood Living - Taylor. They are simply beautiful. They're gorgeous. It would be a nice place. There is nothing I can say that is wrong with them, other than the fact that I can't afford them. All you had to do was pack your suitcase and move in. Everything is in there. Everything was top quality, beautiful appliances, gorgeous finishes, and a beautiful kitchen. The only problem with the whole place was the price. They had an extra maid service and community rooms you could rent out. The person who took the tour was a delight. She was a young girl."

"My mom has been here since April and for several months I was extremely happy with the facility, the staff was great when it came to the care of the residents. The only problem I had in the beginning was missing clothes and shoes. Recently the staff and administrators have changed and not for the better, I don’t understand why the change because the old staff was the best, no one is hardly available to address my concerns and the nursing staff is not as professional like the old staff which I wish could come back. At this point I’m looking for a new facility especially since they have increased their fees $200.00 and their services are no longer worth it. The only thing that is consistent from the time my mom moved in would be the activity director Bridgit, she is amazing and has my mother very active. It saddens me to see this beautiful place and staff in the beginning to change so drastically to the point I’m removing my mother from her comfort zone but I can’t keep her there. We had a life scare and Jatonya noticed she wasn’t breathing right called ems which I was told had it been any later she wouldn’t be here today. She is no longer there and that’s sad she was excellent at her job and I don’t feel this new staff are as attentive as the old staff, while I visit no one comes and check on her which they never know when we visit for this unhappiness I feel now she’s going to leave as soon as I find another happy place. I’m so sad to do this to my mom but the only thing to keep her there would be to return the old staff completely"

"I toured American House Westland Hunter. What I liked about it was that it was so clean, and the staff was wonderful. Everything was nice, so I didn't have any bad things to say about that place. I saw a one-bedroom apartment."

"I have a couple of friends there at Ashford Court. I'm also going to go into a studio there. It's pretty much just one room with a bathroom. I've their dining room and the main room when you walk in, they do entertainment. The staff members are all friendly. In terms of cleanliness, it's very clean."

"I toured American House Southland with a lady by the name of Colleen. She was very friendly and open to any questions I had. Compared to some of the other places, when you walk in, I feel like I'm home. The staff was very helpful. She took me around the place. I saw an apartment that was empty, and I got to see what the cafeteria looked like. The staff gave me a menu for the month of June to show me what they serve. It's different all the time, and you have a choice of two different entrees. At the other place, they just have one entree, but at American House Southland, they gave you a choice, which I thought was very nice. There is an area where they can go for movies. They have a library if you want to get books. She also mentioned that you can walk around the property, and they are going to have a small gazebo by the pond where the ducks swim. I just felt so much more comfortable there."

"We chose American House Westland Joy for my parents. It's independent living, but we can purchase additional care for them as needed. It's kind of a la carte. Based on what I've seen so far, I would probably give them five stars just for their customer service, their kindness, their flexibility, and their willingness to work with us on move-in dates and the particulars of our needs. One of the things that I liked about American House was the size of the rooms. I had looked at some other assisted living rooms and the rooms were much smaller and didn't have a full kitchen, which my parents can still use. I liked that there's a kitchen, there's a place where they can have a table, a stove, and a refrigerator. The apartments are updated with nice flooring and a little bit more updated cabinets. The apartments themselves were nice. They had lunch for us and my parents loved it. They thought it was delicious. I had some soup myself and I thought it was delicious as well. They gave me an activity calendar. They have a lot of activities at the facility. One night when I had stopped in to visit, they were having a holiday party and they had it very nicely set up with music. There were lots of families there with the residents. That was nice to see as well. The prices are what made me choose them overall."

"I visited the American House Southgate's assisted living for my mother, and we have decided to have her move there. It was very nice, the staff was friendly, and it was very clean. They've also been extremely helpful in the entire process of us trying to get the apartment ready for my mom to move in. She will be moving into a two-bedroom apartment. The facility has a common dining room, a meeting hall, and an entertainment area in the lobby. On different floors, they have different community meeting places, a chapel, and a game room. We chose this place because of the location and the price. They were the most reasonably priced place for us."

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"The James Ferndale was very friendly. Everything was great. They were top-notch. It's luxurious because they have everything on site. It's perfect for somebody who has the finances. They had studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. We specifically looked at a one-bedroom apartment and it was very spacious. The lady that was welcoming us was super friendly and very helpful. She gave us some coffee. If I would have had the finances, I would let my mom stay there. The dining area looks like a little restaurant. The service was good."

"I toured the independent living community of Sterling Place. I walked in at almost 1 o'clock, and the residents were lined up. It must have been a good lunch, and they had two choices for that meal. They have another meal for breakfast, but they don't have dinner. The lunch and breakfast area is lovely. The person who gave the tour showed me a couple of the activities, too. The parking was okay, and they also had a screened-in porch. My tour guide was very personable, and a couple of people welcomed me, which is nice. They said they don't get a lot of people who visit."

"From the first time Mom visited American House in Farmington Hills, MI, Assistant Director, Lisa, made her feel welcome. When Mom moved into her apartment, her smile returned, her loneliness disappeared, her friendships flourished and she became a member of a very special family! During the time Mom lived there she was treated with kindness and respect by all members of the entire staff. The entire American House staff are truly amazing. We believe they are angels in disguise! I wouldn’t hesitate recommending American House in Farmington Hills! They will welcome your family member with open arms."

"Our interaction with Marianne on finding us the right downsizing Senior apartment that we like. It was more then we really thought would happen to us, after living in a single family home for 23 years. Marianne Researched our concerns quickly within a few days..."

"I moved to Brookdale Southfield, and it's a very nice independent living community. All the people here are very friendly. I think I sat once, and I must have had a confused look on my face, and three people came up to me and asked if I needed some help or if I was lost. They're all very polite and top-notch, as far as I'm concerned. I'm in a 1-bedroom apartment, and it is very nice. It's a little bit smaller than I thought, but that's my problem. It's beautiful, and when I get it fixed up, I'm gonna be so happy. It's only been four days since I moved, and I've been having somebody come over to help me unpack. She's been here every day, so I haven't been able to do anything else, but they have a library here, and I've seen the pool. I've been in the dining room, too, and it's nice. They provide two meals a day, and the food is good. I'm not a real picky eater and just eat what I want. Last night I didn't see anything that rocked my boat, so I went and just ordered a baked potato and a salad. I was fine with that, and they don't push anything on you. They are just nice people. Somebody has trained them well."