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Memory Care in Detroit

Downriver Estates Senior Living

Memory Care in Detroit

Downriver Estates Senior Living

Overview of Downriver Estates Senior Living

Offering a fulfilling aging experience, Downriver Estates Senior Living is a lively senior living community in Township, MI, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care, and Companion Living. The community emphasizes the comfort of a homelike environment with their selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments designed to provide residents a nurturing and familiar living space. Residents are saved from any worry with 24-hour licensed supervision provided by a licensed and compassionate nurse on-site.

The community strives to enhance its residents’ living experience by thoroughly understanding their interests, hobbies, and needs in creating personalized and customized programming. Residents are encouraged to participate in an array of interesting activities carefully tailored based on their individual interests, passions, and strengths. In addition to enriching residents’ lives, the community encourages seniors to enrich other people’s lives with monthly outreach projects, which help residents find a sense of belonging and purpose in turn.

(734) 479-0437

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 133
Bed community size
133-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Population served

Aged; Alzheimers

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
StatusRegular
IssuanceJanuary 8, 2025
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026
CountyWAYNE

Additional Licensing Details

License NumberAH820391900

Ownership & Operating Entity

Downriver Estates Senior Living is legally operated by EC Opco Downriver, LLC.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Types of Care at Downriver Estates Senior Living

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

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Inspection History

In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.

4 visits/inspections

Michigan average: 5 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date February 7, 2024
Renewal

Compare Memory Care around Detroit The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Downriver Estates Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Brownstown Charter Twp
133
No
24
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
-
4
0
Ec Opco Downriver, Llc
Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Grosse Pointe Woods
78
Yes
77
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
-
6
2
Welltower Opco Group Llc
Bickford of Shelby Township
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Shelby Township
74
Yes
33
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
C
4
3
Bickford Of Shelby, Llc
Sunrise on Vernier
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Grosse Pointe Woods
54
Yes
76
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
-
3
9
Welltower Opco Group Llc
American House Freedom Place Rochester
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Rochester Hills
-
No
17
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
0
0
-

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Downriver P3
Downriver P4
Downriver P1
Downriver P2

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

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

Michigan PACE

Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

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

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.