River Towers

Q: What neighborhood is River Towers in?

River Towers is in the Gold Coast neighborhood.

Q: 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.

Q: What is the phone number of River Towers?

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Q: Is River Towers Medicare or Medicaid certified?

River Towers is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of River Towers

River Towers boasts stunning high-rise apartments with expansive views of the Detroit River and the city skyline. Choose from spacious one-bedroom or two-bedroom layouts, all featuring modern amenities like air conditioning, garbage disposal, range, refrigerator, and ample closet space. For added convenience and value, all utilities – electricity, heat, gas, water, and even trash pickup – are included in your rent!

This pet-friendly community (with some restrictions) fosters an active lifestyle. Enjoy on-site exercise facilities and the convenience of on-site parking. The ideal location places you minutes from exciting destinations like Belle Isle, Hart Plaza, Eastern Market, the River Walk, and The Aretha Amphitheater. Top medical centers, shopping, and major freeways are also easily accessible.

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Walk Score: 66 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 545 / 705 sq. ft.

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: High-rise

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at River Towers

Independent Living

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for River Towers

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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).

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

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).

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).

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.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits

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

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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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.

What is the phone number of River Towers?

Not Found 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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