Best Assisted Living in Washtenaw County, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in Washtenaw County, 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Memory Lane Assisted Living
AL
MC
RESC
Ypsilanti (Milan)
6
Facility 6
MI AVG 65
Rank #302 / 338
A+No
10
Facility 10
MI AVG 37
Rank #381 / 435
Private Room
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 12
Rank #104 / 266
-3
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 7
Rank #1 / 305
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 305
Citadel Afc, LLC
Provision Living at Canton
AL
IL
MC
Canton (Canton Township)
95
Facility 95
MI AVG 65
Rank #89 / 338
D+Yes
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 37
Rank #418 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 266
-7
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 7
Rank #286 / 305
3.0
Facility 3.0
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #274 / 305
Aeg Canton Opco LLC
Silver Maples of Chelsea
AL
IL
RC
Chelsea
--Yes
36
Facility 36
MI AVG 37
Rank #215 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MI AVG 12
Rank #63 / 266
A+----
Abbey Park at Mill River
AL
IL
New Hudson
--No
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 37
Rank #413 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MI AVG 12
Rank #61 / 266
A+----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Washtenaw County. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Memory Lane Assisted Living

Memory Lane Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Ypsilanti, MI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With six beds, Memory Lane Assisted Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. That may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting. Each resident has a private room, providing a single private sleeping space, and Citadel AFC operates the community.

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Overview of Provision Living at Canton

Provision Living at Canton offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Canton, MI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 95 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio gives one private living space, while the larger layouts can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

Chef prepared meals give residents dining prepared by a chef, and the on site beauty salon and barbershop provide grooming services within the community. Rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place on site, while respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them, and AEG Canton Opco operates the community.

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Overview of Silver Maples of Chelsea

Silver Maples of Chelsea offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Chelsea, MI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to keep a private living space, while independent living is intended for residents who do not need daily care. Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, so the combination of care options may suit a resident whose needs or caregiving arrangements change over time.

Residents can choose studios, one bedroom apartments, or two bedroom apartments, with layouts suited to living alone or with a companion. A Walk Score of 36 places the community in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to continue living with a pet.

Restaurant style dining, home style scratch cooking, snacks, an on site bistro or café, and a private dining room for family events provide several confirmed dining settings. Salon, spa, barbering, massage therapy, and foot care nurse services bring grooming and personal care appointments on site. Residents can also take part in live music, art and craft classes, gallery exhibits, and group outings to theaters, museums, cities, and performing arts venues.

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Overview of Abbey Park at Mill River

Abbey Park at Mill River in New Hudson, MI, provides both assisted living and independent living within a single community setting. Independent living caters to residents who manage daily tasks autonomously, while assisted living offers personalized support with daily activities in private accommodations.

Accommodations feature studios, standard one-bedroom units, deluxe one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom layouts suitable for single occupants or individuals living with a companion. On-site facilities include a beauty salon and barber shop, exercise room, movie theater, billiard room, chapel, library, ice cream parlor, convenience store, and a scenic outdoor courtyard. Resident programming includes trips, games, and entertainment organized by full-time activity directors, alongside scheduled chauffeured transportation for medical appointments, dining out, and casino visits.

Financial planning relies on private payment arrangements. Situated in a suburban area, reaching local destinations typically requires personal vehicles or community-arranged transportation services.

Interested individuals exploring independent or assisted living options can reach out to the management team to check apartment availability or schedule a visit.

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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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Assisted Living in Washtenaw County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 13/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washtenaw County, 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: 51The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washtenaw County, MI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Washtenaw County, MI

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.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 4 assisted living facilities in Washtenaw County, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Washtenaw County, MI?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Washtenaw County, MI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Washtenaw County, MI?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.