River Towers
River Towers
River Towers is a high-rise independent living community at 7800 E Jefferson Ave in Detroit’s Gold Coast neighborhood, offering one-bedroom (545 sq. ft.) and two-bedroom (705 sq. ft.) apartments with Detroit River views and city skyline vistas. The community serves active adults age 55 and older seeking social engagement without medical services.
Units feature modern finishes; air conditioning, garbage disposal, range, refrigerator, generous closet space, and a significant financial advantage: all utilities (electricity, heat, gas, water, trash pickup) are included in monthly rent.
Amenities include on-site exercise facilities and abundant on-site parking.
The location is exceptionally well-positioned: 3.5 miles from downtown Detroit, with minutes to Belle Isle, Hart Plaza, Eastern Market, the River Walk, and The Aretha Amphitheater. Top medical centers, shopping, and major highway access are nearby.
The neighborhood is moderately walkable (walk score 66), with some daily errands accomplishable on foot. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Oncology is 3.02 miles away.
Pets are permitted with restrictions.
River Towers does not employ nursing or medical staff.
Specific staffing, meal services, activity programming, pricing, current occupancy, and inspection history are not disclosed.
The facility is not CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Families should confirm current availability and move-in costs and ask about dining options and community programming before committing to residency.
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #97 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th out of 703 homes in Michigan. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 545 / 705 sq. ft.
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
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3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Detroit's city center to River Towers's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.02 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Hospital Of Mi Onc)
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River Towers is located in Detroit, Michigan.
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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 there photos of River Towers?
Yes — there are 4 photos of River Towers in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of River Towers?
(313) 822-7060 will put you in contact with the team at River Towers.
Is River Towers Medicare or Medicaid certified?
River Towers is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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