Parkside of Livonia seems to be quite a decent place. It was neat, clean, and organized. I even saw some people living there. The building also was quite OK. But I think it's expensive, so that's one of the main things. They should also be a little bit flexible. The minimum they have is 12 months. Sometimes we are not okay with 12 months because we have a few uncertainties here and there, so we wanted some flexibility like six months. The staff was very nice. The person who gave us the tour was really nice. He gave us all the information that was required. He answered all your questions. I didn't go into much of the activities, but I just got a lot of information. I got a big booklet from them. The rooms were quite nice. They were well-kept and everything looked neat. It looked good.
Parkside of Livonia
Offers Independent Living and Senior Apartment
15 Reviews
28815 Jamison St., Livonia, MI 48154
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(734) 808-3122
Reviews of Parkside of Livonia
Independent Living Reviews for Parkside of Livonia
May 11, 2022
I visited this facility
April 27, 2022
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom is staying at Parkside of Livonia independent living. So far, she's loving it and she says everyone is very nice. The staff was great, very nice, helpful, and very responsive when I needed help with some deliveries for her move. We haven't had any issues, and the apartment was extremely nice and clean. Things were new when she moved in so I think that's great. The place didn't have a kitchen so they didn't offer food. Not having a meal plan is probably the only issue for us. We just use one of those meal services so that's cool. For activities, they have game nights, outings, and restaurant visits.
January 26, 2022
I visited this facility
We toured Parkside of Livonia and that one is really nice on the concept that if the person is still able to take care of themselves on a decent capacity, it was set up that way. They have their own apartment where they had their own little kitchenette, they had their own bathroom, and there was a living space and a sleeping quarter, which was really, really nice. It had a couple of storage places inside the unit, a larger closet. And then it had laundry on two of the floors. It was three floors. There was a physical therapy, a salon, and there were a couple of different community areas where if you wanted to do with a party there for your family, you could.
I believe that one also offered transportation, I think two or three times a week, to go get groceries and that kind of stuff. The price was a little higher than what my dad was looking for, but with all of the amenities, I did say to him that this was probably a better choice.
It was all independent living, and it was more of a very small apartment. I think they had a small gym and a viewing room where they have a larger TV and fun chairs to sit in.
It was a pretty new facility, I think about 10 years old, and they maintained it really well, too. It was very, very nice. It smelled clean and it looked clean. I was really impressed with the fact that it was still like an apartment living facility, like he'd still be on his own doing his own thing. He was just going to be in a community that would be able to assist him if something could happen and I was comfortable with that.
I live in Dearborn, and it was a little further than where I wanted him to be. But at the same time, I think overall, it offered everything that I thought he really needed. He does not have a vehicle, so he didn't have to rely on anybody, if he needed to go get a haircut. He just gets a little appointment, and he can go get one because it was right there. If he wanted to wash a load of laundry, he could do it, and he didn't have to wait for me to take care of it. I also enjoyed the fact that they offered field trips they could sign up in. Four blocks away was a little Farmer's Market, so if he needed to go get something, he could walk over there without any issues. It wasn't far enough to the point where he had to wait for a ride to go get food.
The facility overall was actually very impressive. It was easy access. We were let in, so you know that their citizens are protected to a certain level, which was nice. All their packages come downstairs at their main door.
They did not offer meals or anything like that, but they have a dining room area where they can meet at.
The staff was very knowledgeable of what was going on. She basically told us that she was part of a company that just took over this facility a few years ago. She knew what she was talking about, knew where we were going, and how to handle the aspects of the financial needs and whatnot. She knew what we were required to get, what we did have and didn't have. They have kept in contact. They've asked us how things were going, and if we liked the facility. It was a little out of our price range, but at the same time, it was something that was worth looking into. I think once a week they come to do light cleaning maintenance. If you needed help with your laundry, they could help you with those things. It was a big thing that you don't have to leave to go take care of those things.
January 05, 2022
I visited this facility
I had an in-person tour of Parkside of Livonia. I liked it all, but they didn't have two bedrooms. They got outings. They had a movie theater, a computer room, a library, and gardens. They've got everything. The staff members are friendly. The place is clean. You do your own cooking there. They got a common room, which is really good. They have a patio where you can have a picnic.
December 23, 2021
I visited this facility
Parkside of Livonia looked nice, clean and neat. It seemed like a pretty quiet and peaceful place. The person that toured me around was knowledgeable. The room had everything you needed like the basic kitchen.
October 21, 2021
I visited this facility
Parkside of Livonia was wonderful, but I was denied. It's kinda pricey, but it's OK. I've been waiting on my deposit now for months; they told me they would get it back to me within two weeks, and I haven't received it yet. My tour was awesome. I met with the manager, Brandon, I think that was his name. It was all awesome from the beginning to the end. The place is beautiful, and the layout of the floor plans are great. It's pricey, but is worth it to me. They have a nice walking park for good exercise so you're not in the house all day, and they have covered parking. It is a very nice property. They have an exercise room, a beauty parlor, they have a store inside, they have a place for the podiatrist to come, and there's a doctor on-site. It's a good place to live, especially if you are unmarried or widowed, and you need all the extra support without having to commute back and forth, so that's really a great convenience.
They have a really nice community room, and they have a very nice movie theater there on the property. Whoever thought of the layout and the architect of the property did an excellent job, and the staff there exudes that as well. They're very open, very friendly, very honest, and they're very willing and persistent, because they called me and worked with my schedule to finally get me and process me pretty quickly. Actually, it was within 24 hours that I received the decision, and Brandon even worked over the weekend. I called him on a Friday evening after hours and he instructed me what to do. I did it, and I still had an answer immediately, as he was trying to help me with the need that I had at the time. It is definitely a great place to reside. The food was OK, it was kind of prepackaged. It's not like I had a full course meal, I just had some snacks; it was healthy and they have great choices that are not damaging to the body.
August 07, 2021
I am/was a resident of this facility
I have moved into Parkside of Livonia. There are two buildings here. They are extremely clean. The people that I'm meeting are absolutely wonderful. They are friendly. The management was wonderful. The manager came over to my apartment and showed me different things, and she helped me because I had some questions. Then the other day, I went and saw the activities director. I talked to her and she went over as to what they do, what she does and everything. Now that they're lifting the restrictions in the state, they're going to start doing more.
I was really impressed today because I gave them a list of items that were either wrong in the apartment or I didn't understand in the apartment or having difficulty with, and the maintenance man came in and within no time at all had everything taken care of. They were wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. I lived in an apartment before coming here, and we had maintenance men that were great, but these were better.
I'm just finding it very convenient because of where it is. It's back from a very busy area, but it is like down a residential area with these two big buildings. It's amazing. You would not even know that just a block away are all these major stories.
So far, it's been a very good experience, and I'm glad so far that I came here. My only problem is my furniture hasn't arrived yet. It's not furnished at all. I have a two-bedroom apartment, one bathroom, and a very small kitchen, but I don't cook much anymore anyway. They're all individual apartments. We are not one place with lots of rooms.
What they do is they have a restaurant that you call on Monday, you call in to this restaurant and tell them what you want, and they pick it up in their bus and they bring it to you. During the week from another restaurant, you can sign up on Monday and pay on Monday, and for during the week, if you want any meals and they will pick them up and bring it. I haven't signed up over any of those, but I did Monday and it was good experience. They said now that they can start doing things because of the state opening up more, that in July, they'll go back to what they did before, which was going out to lunch on Monday. They're doing more activities again.
I'm looking out at the most beautiful lawn in the world. I have a huge balcony. There's a walking trail all the way around the two buildings. All the people are walking all through the community, not the residents of the apartments, but the houses around here. People are very active going out there. There is a gym in the building. There's a community room on the second floor, which I just found out, Then there's another big room on the first floor. There is a library, a theater, and they have a podiatrist come in to cut toenails. They have a lot of different things. I have two cats. I have to pay extra for them. I had to give a security deposit for them. They do accept pets in here.
August 06, 2021
I visited this facility
Parkside of Livonia is for old people, but they have everything they need. The staff was very informative and very friendly. She didn't have to look at anything up; she knew exactly what she wanted to say. The up-keep is good. Their lobby area was improved. The apartments that we saw were clean. There was no dining area, and it just seemed old to me. We don't feel old yet, so I want something bigger. They have a workout room that has a bike and a treadmill in it. They have a hairdresser that comes in twice a week to cut hair. They have a doctor that comes in. He is a podiatrist, so he comes in to take care of their feet. They have a little room that holds maybe eight or nine chairs and they play movies on a large TV. They have a place where they've got books, and they call it the library. They've got common areas that you can sit in.
March 17, 2021
I visited this facility
I toured Parkside of Livonia yesterday. For the price, there were not many things included; you're responsible for a lot more there out of pocket. You're responsible for your laundry, your electricity, your meals, and your talking about maybe $500 worth of amenities. They have similar amenities like games, different rooms, libraries, and things of that nature, but amenities like Internet, cable, water, electricity, and food are a little bit different -- it's on you. The staff did a very good job. The maintenance was excellent. It seems very peaceful, very diverse, and nice.
November 23, 2020
I visited this facility
I visited Parkside of Livonia Independent Senior Apartments. It was nice, but not quite what I'm looking for. I guess she was the assistant manager there, she took me around. The room was a nice size; the size that I needed, but I don't need to have extra meals and stuff like that. I do that myself. Parkside is more what I would call independent. You do your own thing, just pay to live there, and do your own shopping. They do have a library, and I believe they have a salon. The staff members were nice.
May 14, 2020
I am/was a resident of this facility
Why is food on the survey? There is none. Only one resturaunt choice and it is expensive.
The rooms are drafty, smoke comes from other appartments, no central air, air conditioner doesn't turn off so it runs up the electric bill and doesn't get into bedrooms. Keeps you up all night.
Rent raised every year and no justification for it except to get it up to or above initial rent rate. Especially now when we have everything shut down.
Handicap people living on 2nd and 3rd floors jeapordising the lives of themselves and others living here if there was a fire. Some cannot even hear. So having a fire alarm that deafens the ones who can hear is not going to make them hear no matter how loud it is. They cannot get down stairs because they cannot use steps.
November 19, 2019
I am/was a resident of this facility
Parkside of Livonia has a very beautiful layout and it's very appealing. The room that I'm in is nice and has everything that I expected from it. The people are friendly and we have lots of activities. They give you a monthly schedule of what's going on every day. They have a bus to take you to shopping centers like Walmart or Target, they take you to your credit union, they do lunches, and things of that nature on a daily basis. You can pick what you want to do. There's no dining area here, although there are two restaurants that deliver to your room. The staff members are helpful, they're always around, and they're very pleasant. The cost is reasonable.
August 23, 2018
I visited this facility
I was very delighted with our tour of the community, I was visiting with a church member who's looking for a new home. She found it! Lovely home, lovely amenities, and lovely staff. She looking forward to moving in soon.
December 05, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My sister has been very happy at Parkside of Livonia. The rooms are very lovely, and the staff has been very friendly. My sister has her own kitchen in her apartment. The security seems to be very good. The price and location are good. They have different activities scheduled like community events and shopping. They have a very nicely landscaped area next to a park and an exercise room.
August 17, 2016
I visited this facility
Parkside is upgrading, so everything was brand new. It had a balcony, and the possibility of a carport, which was good. They had small apartments, though, that were too small for me. It was in a community that was not familiar to me, but I liked the idea that it was more like a neighborhood.
Questions about Parkside of Livonia
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Parkside of Livonia. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Parkside of Livonia is a community for independent residents over 55 years of age. We have a wide variety of people here, some who get up and go to work every morning and some who love to enjoy our common areas chatting with their neighbors!
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Too many to list! While our property is tucked into a quiet neighborhood, off busy roads, we are close to everything. The nearest main intersection is Middlebelt and Five Mile, so we are close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Parkside of Livonia has organized?
While currently limited due to the Covid pandemic, our off site events have included everything from parties at the Livonia Senior Center, to enjoying the lights at Hines Drive, going to the mall and regular restaurant trips.
What transportation services does Parkside of Livonia offer to independent living residents?
Our bus makes weekly trips to grocery stores, banks, pharmacies and nearby specialty stores.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Our community is loaded with common areas including a cushy lobby, reading room/library, a community room used for events and crafts, a fitness center, theatre/worship room and a solarium.
What safety features or security measures does Parkside of Livonia offer to independent living residents?
Our community is secured from the exterior, requiring a key or to be buzzed in by a resident. We also have pull cords in the apartments to notify emergency services of problems.
If Parkside of Livonia accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We love pets! We allow 2 per apartment, with standard breed restrictions and a weight limit for dogs. Several residents visit in our common areas with their pets. We also have plenty of outside space with pet stations.
Does Parkside of Livonia work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
We have a relationship with a private duty company for basic needs that residents can hire out as needed, but welcome any additional providers that someone may need.
Costs for Parkside of Livonia
Services and Amenities of Parkside of Livonia
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Features Extra: Newly Remodeled Common Areas, Elegant Lobby With Baby Grand Piano, Fitness Center, Community Bus, Solarium, Computer Area, Community Craft Room, Movie Theater, And Hair Salon
Technology and entertainment
- Technology Extra: No
General
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Yes
Nurses
- Nurses Extra: No
Costs
About Parkside of Livonia
Your new home awaits at Parkside of Livonia, an inviting 55+ community that answers your need for a comfortable, charming, and centrally-located home in Livonia, Michigan.
Designed with the resident lifestyle in mind, our community provides spacious one and two-bedroom pet-friendly homes that feature amenities such as patios or balconies, a fitness center, and community events!
Community Amenities- Newly remodeled common areas
- Elegant lobby with baby grand piano
- Community bus
- Solarium
- Computer area
- Community craft room
- Fitness center with safety treadmills, recumbent bikes, dumbbell sets, yoga equipment, & stretch bands
- Movie theater
- Hair salon
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Spacious Closets
- Individual climate control
- Keypad entry
- 1 Pet: $100 Pet Deposit and $100 non-refundable fee
- 2 Pets: $150 Pet Deposit and $150 non-refundable fee
- $25 Monthly Pet Rent per pet
- Standard Breed Restrictions - No Weight Limits - Limit of 2 pets per home
What Makes Us Special
Parkside of Livonia offers our residents easy accessibility to the restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife nearby. With apartments that combine convenience and quality, it's the perfect place for you to call home.
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