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Overview of River Ridge Retirement Village

Located in the tranquil residential area of Kentucky Avenue, South Haven, MI, River Ridge by StoryPoint Group is a respected senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community strives to provide a haven for seniors to experience unrivaled comfort and security. A kind and highly qualified team lends extra hands for residents to thrive and reach their full potential.

Come with friends to explore fabulous attractions and participate in enjoyable activities. Moreover, River Ridge goes above and beyond in providing avenues for residents to mingle with their surroundings and have a relaxing time. With delightful dining options, residents enjoy delicious and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. With its vibrant and inviting community, River Ridge is great for seniors seeking to maximize their freedom and experience the lifestyle they prefer.

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$6,158/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Brookdale Bay City

Brookdale Bay City is a nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing community in Bay City, MI. It is in the Hampton Township neighborhood and is operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities.

There are 20 beds, giving Brookdale Bay City a smaller setting where staff and residents may have more opportunity to get to know one another. The range of care types can also support a resident whose needs change over time, with the possibility of moving to a different level of care without leaving the community.

Housing includes private suites and companion suites. A private suite gives one person an individual living space, while a companion suite suits someone who prefers to share with another resident. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them.

The fitness center and therapy room support exercise and therapy activities, while the courtyard, garden, and gardening or greenhouse area offer outdoor time and opportunities to garden. A cafe or bistro gives residents a place for refreshments, and the beauty or barber shop provides personal grooming services. Outings and transportation support activities and travel beyond the community.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive would need transportation for those trips.

Overview of Jackson Friendly Home

Jackson Friendly Home is an independent living community for older women in Jackson, MI, offering private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care. With 45 beds, it is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another, and each private room gives a resident a single private living space.

Established in 1878, the home is directed by Carrie Good. Three day rooms provide shared indoor spaces, while the onsite beauty shop allows residents to arrange salon services without leaving the home; pets are also allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet with them.

Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay. A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Jackson Friendly Home may be a good fit for an older woman who wants a private room in a smaller independent living community and can manage daily care without assistance.

Overview of Hampton Manor of Taylor

Hampton Manor of Taylor offers exceptional senior living in Taylor, Michigan, providing a comfortable and supportive environment for residents. Our community is designed to promote independence while offering personalized care tailored to individual needs.

Residents enjoy private, apartment-style suites with modern amenities, including individually controlled heating and air conditioning, private bathrooms with showers and grab bars, and emergency call response systems. The community features beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, comfortable common areas, and a variety of activity rooms to encourage social engagement and relaxation.

Our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. We also offer weekly housekeeping, linen services, and suite maintenance to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.

Dining at Hampton Manor of Taylor includes three delicious meals daily, with menu choices and snacks available anytime. Residents can also enjoy our on-site hair and nail salon, library, sunroom, and movie theater. Regularly scheduled activities and entertainment provide opportunities for residents to stay active and engaged.

Our community is conveniently located near public transportation and offers ample parking for residents and visitors. We also provide religious services to support the spiritual well-being of our residents.

At Hampton Manor of Taylor, we are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where seniors can thrive. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and support, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.

Overview of American House Freedom Place Roseville

Located in Roseville, MI, American House Freedom Place Roseville is an astonishing senior living community that offers memory care, respite stays, and hospice coordination. Designed for comfort, the community features an array of carefully designed studio apartments with easy access to services and amenities. Residents in the memory care community experience round-the-clock medical care and assistance and enjoy the benefits of a diverse life-enriching programs, including daily exercise classes and social-based brain training workouts.

Here, residents live their best lives with a personalized care plan that focuses on residents’ individual care needs, personal goals, and preferences. The community thoroughly screens their caregivers and matches residents to a carer that aligns with their personality and shares a lot of common interests with residents. With an ideal balance of of social interaction, nutritious meals and stimulating programming, the community ensures that residents dealing with memory loss are able to live their lives to the fullest despite tha complex challenges they are facing.

Atria Park of Ann Arbor offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Ann Arbor, MI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care types in one community may allow a resident whose needs grow to move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially. Atria Park of Ann Arbor may be a good fit for someone who wants care options that can accommodate changing needs over time.

The community has 98 beds in the Logan neighborhood. Housing includes studios, suites, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom layout could suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a companion animal when moving in.

A Walk Score of 53 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still handle some nearby errands independently. AOC North Ann Arbor OpCo operates the community.

Overview of Meadow Valley

Meadow Valley offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Traverse City, MI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Meadow Valley has 137 beds, with a fitness center and pickleball courts providing on site options for exercise and recreation; casual and fine dining options offer places to eat, and a movie theater provides an on site film activity. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community.

Meadow Valley is operated by Oakleaf Village of Traverse City. The area has a Walk Score of 85, meaning it is very walkable and most errands are possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Starting Price $5,460/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Operated by Harmony Senior Living LLC, Balfour Senior Living, also known as Clarendale Ann Arbor, is a 62+ retirement community in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Opened in 2024, it also offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences.

Chef-prepared dining, social activities, and wellness programs are provided, along with regular housekeeping and maintenance services. Emergency response systems are also in place, while staffing is available 24/7. Additionally, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 64, meaning some daily errands can be completed on foot.

Recent state inspections identified community safety areas requiring corrective action, and improvement measures have since been implemented.

Overview of Devonshire Retirement Village

Devonshire Retirement Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Lapeer, Michigan. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels on one campus may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without leaving the community. The community has 20 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at Devonshire Retirement Village. Senior Living Devonshire operates the community.

Overview of River Oaks Senior Living

River Oaks Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Rochester, MI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move between care types may not require leaving the community. River Oaks Senior Living has 117 beds. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care or for a family seeking a short-term respite stay.

An on-site rehabilitation program and short-term rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive rehabilitation at the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere. Visiting providers can also see residents through the community’s access to those services. A Walk Score of 56 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby trips independently.

Rochester Care Operations operates River Oaks Senior Living.