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Best Independent Living in Sterling Heights, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 independent living communities in Sterling Heights, MI using Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MI
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Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Sterling Heights, 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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Sterling Heights, MI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Town Village Sterling Heights
IL
MC
RC
Sterling Heights
33
Facility 33
MI AVG 75
Rank #317 / 435
Yes
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 39
Rank #654 / 703
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
American House Sterling Woods
IL
MC
RC
Sterling Heights (Van Dyke Avenue)
-Yes
29
Facility 29
MI AVG 39
Rank #438 / 703
1 Bed / 2 BedA-
Pine Ridge of Plumbrook
IL
Sterling Heights (Sterling-Heights)
-Yes
44
Facility 44
MI AVG 39
Rank #274 / 703
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
American House Sterling Meadows
IL
MC
RC
Sterling Heights (Schoenherr Road)
-Yes
45
Facility 45
MI AVG 39
Rank #267 / 703
1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Shorehaven
IL
RC
Sterling Heights (Lakeside Circle)
-Yes
53
Facility 53
MI AVG 39
Rank #190 / 703
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
American House Sterling Heights
IL
HC
MC
RC
Sterling Heights (15 Mile Road)
-Yes
63
Facility 63
MI AVG 39
Rank #112 / 703
1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Walton Lakeside
IL
AL
MC
Sterling Heights
-Yes
53
Facility 53
MI AVG 39
Rank #190 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Oakmont Manor
IL
Sterling Heights (Forest Brook)
-Yes
41
Facility 41
MI AVG 39
Rank #311 / 703
1 bed / 2 bed-
Pine Ridge of Hayes
IL
Sterling Heights
-No
59
Facility 59
MI AVG 39
Rank #137 / 703
Private Rooms-
Regency Manor
IL
NH
Sterling Heights
118
Facility 118
MI AVG 75
Rank #83 / 435
No
32
Facility 32
MI AVG 39
Rank #417 / 703
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Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care
IL
MC
RC
Sterling Heights
-No
48
Facility 48
MI AVG 39
Rank #232 / 703
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4 Brothers Group Home
RC
Sterling Heights
5
Advent Residential Care 2
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Chapman
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Clinton River Group Home
RC
Sterling Heights
5
Courtyard at Sterling Heights Cottage 2
RC
Sterling Heights
20
Dodge Park AIS
RC
Sterling Heights
6
EDA Home Care
RC
Sterling Heights
4
Evanston
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Fox Hill Group Home
RC
Sterling Heights
3
Genesis Adult Foster Care Home II
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Genesis Senior Home- Moravian
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Golden AFC
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Hand in Hand Residential Care
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Harmony Assisted Living
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Lakeshore Foster Home
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Leason
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Legacy Senior Living II
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Love & Harmony Senior Living LLC
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Meadows Residential Care
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Ohana Group Living
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Peace of Mind Caregiving Facility
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Pemberton House
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Serenity Homes At Emily Drive
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Sterling Home
RC
Sterling Heights
4
Sterling Senior Care
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Sterritt Heights
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Sunnypoint Well Living
RC
Sterling Heights
6
The Courtyard At Sterling Heights 3
RC
Sterling Heights
20
The Courtyard At Sterling Heights 4
RC
Sterling Heights
20
Touch of Care Senior Living LLC - Chadbourne
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Trombley
RC
Sterling Heights
6
Overview of Town Village Sterling Heights and the Gem Memory Care

The facility name carries information by itself. “The Gem Memory Care” is not a marketing tagline added to a generic assisted living address; it is built into the legal name of this community. Town Village Sterling Heights and the Gem Memory Care, at 4500 Dobry Dr in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is organized around memory care as a specific, named program.

The Walk Score of the community and its surrounding area is 48. Some errands are reachable on foot from this address in Sterling Heights; most are not. The surrounding area is suburban Macomb County, and transportation is the practical expectation for most outings.

The facility is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid. For a memory care community operating under Michigan state licensure, this is a standard structural arrangement rather than an anomaly. It means families are working with private funding. That is the coverage reality to plan around.

For families evaluating memory care options in the northern Detroit suburbs, this is a Sterling Heights address with a named memory care program and a private-pay structure. Those are the confirmed facts this profile establishes.

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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 Independent Living in Sterling Heights, MI

What is the average cost of independent living in Sterling Heights, MI?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Sterling Heights, MI is approximately $1,829. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Sterling Heights, MI?

Independent living in Sterling Heights, MI typically ranges from $412 - $4,317 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

How many licensed independent living communities are there in Sterling Heights, MI?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 118 licensed independent living communities in Sterling Heights, MI.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 11 independent living communities in Sterling Heights, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Sterling Heights, 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 Sterling Heights, 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 independent living communities in Sterling Heights, 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.