Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Ann Arbor, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 assisted living communities in Ann Arbor, MI using MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MI
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Avg Monthly Cost: $7,406The average monthly cost across facilities in Ann Arbor, MI. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Ann Arbor, MI. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 64The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ann Arbor, MI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Glacier Hills
AL
Ann Arbor
-No
46
Facility 46
MI AVG 40
Rank #250 / 674
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All Seasons Ann Arbor
AL
IL
MC
Ann Arbor (King)
-No-1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 14
Rank #127 / 295
Regency At Bluffs Park
AL
NH
Ann Arbor
71
Facility 71
MI AVG 74
Rank #205 / 428
No
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 40
Rank #509 / 674
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Balfour Ann Arbor
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ann Arbor
-No
64
Facility 64
MI AVG 40
Rank #108 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
St. Joseph Village
AL
IL
Ypsilanti (Superior Charter Township)
-Yes
8
Facility 8
MI AVG 40
Rank #615 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Clarendale Ann Arbor
AL
IL
MC
Ann Arbor
71
Facility 71
MI AVG 74
Rank #205 / 428
No--
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 295
Birch Hollow Family
AL
Ann Arbor (Bryant Pattengill East)
-No
27
Facility 27
MI AVG 40
Rank #455 / 674
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American House Carpenter
AL
IL
MC
RC
Ann Arbor
-Yes
60
Facility 60
MI AVG 40
Rank #133 / 674
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Eisenhower Center
AL
RESC
Ann Arbor
-No
34
Facility 34
MI AVG 40
Rank #374 / 674
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 19 analyzed for Ann Arbor.

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Overview of Glacier Hills

Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the home base for Glacier Hills, a 62-bed certified care facility built primarily for short-term recovery and medical rehabilitation. The financial department processes resident accounts using typical billing methods, accepting private pay alongside Medicare insurance. The surrounding geographic territory carries a Walk Score of 46, meaning the immediate neighborhood offers a quieter environment where a few minor tasks can be completed on foot, though most transit requires a car.

Floor operations across the 62 certified beds focus primarily on short-term post-hospital therapy tracks, keeping the average resident stay to approximately 22 days. The on-site crew manages fundamental household logistics, including regular room cleaning, building maintenance, and daily meal preparation, to ensure an orderly healthcare environment. These domestic routines run concurrently with clinical health tracking and physical rehabilitation schedules to support individuals through their recovery timelines.

Private and semi-private sleeping quarters connect directly to central common lounges and dedicated spaces designed for family visits. Internal schedules combine these personal assistance tasks with basic administrative oversight to maintain a consistent routine throughout the week. Because internal capacities and therapy programs can adjust over time, the administrative staff routes detailed operational questions directly through the main office.

Prospective residents can arrange an interview to inspect the rehabilitation layouts, verify the average 22-day transition schedules, and evaluate the local driving setups.

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Overview of All Seasons Ann Arbor

Regarded as US News and World Report’s Best Senior Living, All Seasons Ann Arbor is an outstanding senior living community set in the quiet neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI, that offers independent living. Enjoy a relaxing time with beautifully designed and spacious residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. With a competent and highly skilled team lending extra hands, seniors maximize their freedom to experience meaningful things.

Enrich your best years with engaging programs and exciting events to maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Meet your dietary needs and satisfy cravings with delicious and healthy meals for a delightful dining experience. All Seasons Ann Arbor is great for seniors who want to make the most of their golden years with its vibrant and friendly environment.

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Overview of Regency at Bluffs Park

Regency at Bluffs Park is an assisted living community for seniors seeking both long-term care and short-term sub-acute rehabilitative services. Nestled within a state-of-the-art facility adorned with modern-living amenities in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Regency at Bluffs Park stands as a beacon of high-quality care and compassionate support.
Here, residents are enveloped in an environment where personalized care takes center stage, orchestrated by a team of highly qualified, dedicated, and empathetic professionals. Focused attention and innovative best practices are at the heart of our approach, ensuring that each individual’s unique needs are met with unwavering commitment. At Regency at Bluffs Park, the promise of superior care intertwines with the comforts of modern living, creating a space where well-being flourishes and lives are enriched.

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Balfour Ann Arbor

2830 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Overview of Balfour Ann Arbor

Clarendale Ann Arbor, formerly known as Balfour Ann Arbor, is an award-winning retirement community in Ann Arbor, MI, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its boutique-hotel-style setting, the community ensures older adults live the best of their later years comfortably. Restaurant-style dining, household services, and scheduled transportation are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free living. The community also strives to get to know residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care.

Pet companionship, sensory-rich activities, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and stay active. A heated indoor pool, a game room, gardens, and walking paths also ensure residents can lounge and connect with their surroundings. Surrounded by healthcare providers, banks, shops, parks, and public transportation, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. With its high standards of care and top-notch amenities, this retirement community is a leading choice for senior living in Michigan.

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Overview of St. Joseph Village

St. Joseph’s Village stands as a gateway to seamless access to medical services in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nestled on the serene grounds of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, this assisted living community blends life-enriching community engagements with the utmost respect for individual privacy. Residents are invited to partake in an array of captivating activities, forging connections and moments of togetherness. Delight in shared meals with friends, cherished visits from grandchildren, invigorating group outings, or simply relishing in tranquil relaxation. Thoughtfully designed floor plans await, ensuring a residence that aligns with personal preferences.

St. Joseph’s Village extends an inviting array of amenities, including restaurant-style dining in the Bistro. Weekly housekeeping and linen services alleviate daily chores, while the embrace of all-inclusive utilities, encompassing Direct TV and Wi-Fi, fosters convenience. An emergency medical pendant offers peace of mind, and transportation to scheduled appointments and off-site activities fosters a connected and vibrant lifestyle. Enhance Fitness sessions led by certified instructors from the YMCA add a dimension of holistic wellness. An on-campus shuttle is available for convenient transfer to medical facilities and the main hospital, epitomizing their commitment to resident care. The variety of amenities at St. Joseph’s Village is woven with the threads of convenience, connection, and well-being, creating a harmonious symphony of enriched living.

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Overview of Clarendale Ann Arbor
Clarendale Ann Arbor is a senior living community located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community features boutique-hotel-style amenities and a variety of activities for residents.

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Birch Hollow Family

2951 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Overview of Birch Hollow Family

The Birch Hollow Family is a one-of-a-kind community focused on innovative residential assisted living. The home is characterized by its unique personality and character, offering both private and companion suites to provide residents with the floor plan that suits them best. The staff follows a philosophy of treating its residents with compassion, dignity, and respect. Birch Hollow offers a welcoming environment where residents are treated like family in a safe, secure, and comfortable home.
The assisted living residence has designed the community to meet the unique needs of each individual. They provide an exceptional dining experience, innovative programs, and educational activities that all aim to ensure a wonderful experience during their golden years.

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Overview of American House Carpenter

Sixteen years on Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, Michigan. American House Carpenter is a three-story assisted living and independent living community that has been operating long enough to have worked out its model. Studios start at 400 square feet; two-bedrooms reach 840. Pets are welcome.

The Walk Score is 60, meaning this address lands in moderately walkable territory for southeastern Michigan where some errands can be accomplished on foot, although most still require a car. Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital sits about 2.32 miles away, which is a practical note for families weighing proximity to acute care.

The service stack is broad, covering twenty-four-hour staffing. Rehabilitation services and respite care are available. Home care is offered. The Living Well Memory Care program combines cognitive activities, nutrition, fitness, and social engagement; it is a named, structured program rather than a general amenity claim.

Dining is restaurant-style with chef-prepared meals. The amenity list spans a fitness center, swimming pool, spa, library, putting green, billiards, movie theater, chapel, bistro, and formal restaurant, among others. Transportation and concierge services round it out.

For an assisted living and independent living community in the Ann Arbor metro area, this is a long-established operation with a wide amenity footprint and a dedicated memory care program embedded in its model.

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Eisenhower Center

3200 East Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Overview of Eisenhower Center

Eisenhower Center is a dual-licensed nursing home and assisted living facility that opened in June 1993 on a quiet residential plot in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The employee-owned organization originally started as a rehabilitation hub for traumatic brain injuries, but it now cares for seniors, veterans, and individuals with complex behavioral or mental health needs. Outside the property, the neighborhood holds a walk score of 34, meaning the area is mostly car-dependent, and you will need a vehicle for the majority of errands.

The daily program is anchored by CARF-accredited rehabilitation services, behavioral support plans, nutritional therapy, and recreational activities. Floor staff and therapists coordinate these separate schedules to adjust treatment levels quickly as a resident’s physical or mental health changes over time.

Older adults and their family members can get in touch with the main desk to see which rooms are open or to ask for a move-in packet. The intake team can explain the admission process and walk you through their various daily therapy schedules and campus living layouts.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Ann Arbor, MI

What is the average cost of assisted living in Ann Arbor, MI?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Ann Arbor, MI is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Ann Arbor, MI?

Assisted living in Ann Arbor, MI typically ranges from $5,000–$7,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Ann Arbor, MI?

Assisted living facilities in Ann Arbor, MI typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover assisted living?

Michigan Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Michigan) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.