Overview of River Towers

River Towers sits right on the Detroit River in the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood, and it’s built for people 55 and up. It’s a high-rise, so a lot of the units come with river views or a look out over the skyline. You can get a one-bedroom at 545 square feet or a two-bedroom at 705 square feet.

This is independent living, not a place with nurses on staff or medical care built in. That’s kind of the point, though. Residents run their own households, and if they need outside care or support, they bring it in themselves. Every apartment comes stocked with air conditioning, a garbage disposal, a range, a fridge, and closets big enough to actually use. One detail worth knowing: rent includes all the utilities, heat, gas, water, electric, trash, all of it.

Getting around the neighborhood is doable on foot for some errands, since the Walk Score lands at 66, moderately walkable. The nearest hospital, Riverview Jefferson Health, is barely a tenth of a mile out.

Pets can come along too, with some restrictions depending on the animal. Between the river setting, the walkable pocket of the city, and a building stocked with the everyday comforts people actually use, River Towers is a straightforward option for someone who wants independence with a city backdrop rather than a campus tucked away from everything.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #97 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th out of 703 homes in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Room Sizes: 545 / 705 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Detroit's city center to River Towers's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.17 miles to nearest hospital (Riverview Jefferson Health)

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Michigan

River Towers is located in Detroit, Michigan.
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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MI

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+
General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MI

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MI

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MI

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MI

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Frequently Asked Questions about River Towers

What neighborhood is River Towers in?

River Towers is in the Gold Coast neighborhood.

Is River Towers in a walkable area?

River Towers has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at River Towers?

Yes, River Towers allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of River Towers?

Yes — there are 4 photos of River Towers in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of River Towers?

River Towers is located at 7800 E Jefferson Ave # B1, Detroit, MI 48214.

What is the phone number of River Towers?

(313) 822-7060 will put you in contact with the team at River Towers.

Does River Towers provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — River Towers is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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