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?

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

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 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.

(313) 822-7060

Types of Care at River Towers

Independent Living

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

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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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

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

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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?

(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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