The Pines

The Pines

Overview of The Pines

Nestled in the vibrant city of Chelsea, MI, The Pines Senior Apartments is a remarkable senior living community that provides independent living services. As a part of the Brio Living Services, this community is designed for active, independent adults aged 55 and older. Well-appointed and spacious accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom floor plans are available for its residents. Other features including balconies and patios are offered to boost comfort and relaxation during the stay.

Having top-tier amenities and other services, this community ensures its residents a worry-free living by providing the following: a community living room, library, TV room, and exercise room. Visit its beautiful cafe and take time to recharge for a full calendar of diverse social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team. At The Pines Senior Apartments, seniors are guaranteed a classic retirement.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #243 / 674Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 243rd out of 674 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Chelsea's city center to The Pines's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
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.
Glacier Hills, a CCRC
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Ann Arbor (King)
116
Facility 116
MI AVG 74
Rank #84 / 428
Yes
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 40
Rank #666 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--12
25
Facility 25
MI AVG 8
Rank #304 / 330
2.1
Facility 2.1
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #238 / 330
Glacier Hills Inc
Atria Park of Ann Arbor
IL
AL
MC
Ann Arbor (Logan)
98
Facility 98
MI AVG 74
Rank #134 / 428
Yes
53
Facility 53
MI AVG 40
Rank #189 / 674
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 295
-4
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 8
Rank #150 / 330
1.3
Facility 1.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #163 / 330
Aoc North Ann Arbor Opco, LLC
Hillside Terrace Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Ann Arbor (Eberwhite)
88
Facility 88
MI AVG 74
Rank #163 / 428
No
67
Facility 67
MI AVG 40
Rank #88 / 674
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10
Facility 10
MI AVG 8
Rank #227 / 330
2.0
Facility 2.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #225 / 330
Gsb Holdings, LLC
Balfour Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Ann Arbor
6
Facility 6
MI AVG 74
Rank #392 / 428
No
64
Facility 64
MI AVG 40
Rank #108 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 295
C2
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 8
Rank #150 / 330
2.5
Facility 2.5
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #258 / 330
Harmony Senior Living LLC
The Pines
IL
Chelsea-No
47
Facility 47
MI AVG 40
Rank #243 / 674
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Michigan

The Pines is located in Chelsea, Michigan.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 The Pines

Is The Pines in a walkable area?

The Pines has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Pines?

No, The Pines has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of The Pines?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Pines in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Pines?

The Pines is located at 325 Wilkinson St, Chelsea, MI 48118.

What is the phone number of The Pines?

(734) 433-9130 will put you in contact with the team at The Pines.

Does The Pines provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — The Pines 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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