Sunrise on Vernier
Memory Care in Detroit
Memory Care in Detroit
Sunrise on Vernier is a specialized senior living community located in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, dedicated to providing expert memory care to residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss. The community offers a personalized approach to care, with room rates starting at $6,718 per month, helping residents find meaningful days through tailored programming that encourages connection and engagement. Sunrise on Vernier’s full-service community feels like a bed and breakfast, with amenities that transform ordinary to extraordinary, such as restaurant-style dining and a vibrant activities program that fills each day with opportunities to savor the moment.
The skilled and long-tenured Reminiscence team members at Sunrise on Vernier work hard to honor residents’ wishes, from impromptu trips to favorite donut shops to evening soaks in the spa bathtub. The community’s resident-centered care model features one-on-one attention and helps residents live purposeful lives, with favorite activities including milkshakes & memories and sundaes and spelling games. Sunrise on Vernier is an award-winning community, recognized with a Bronze National Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL, and is conveniently located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, off I-94 at the corner of Vernier Road and Mack Avenue, across from the Grosse Pointe Woods Library and around the corner from Lake St. Clair. Residents enjoy outings to local restaurants, shopping, concerts, picnics, and visits to nearby attractions, with coordination with Beaumont, Ascension St. John, and Henry Ford Health system for medical support.
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May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
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About this community
Sunrise on Vernier is legally operated by Welltower OpCo Group LLC.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
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Types of Care at Sunrise on Vernier
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.
3 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Michigan average: 5 visits/inspections
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Latest inspection
9 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Michigan average: 8 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Sunrise on Vernier
The most recent inspection on April 24, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with licensing statutes and recommended license renewal without deficiencies. Earlier inspections, including the July 14, 2023 renewal, also showed substantial compliance with no cited issues. The original licensing inspection in 2019 identified multiple deficiencies related to service plans, medication documentation, narcotic count procedures, sanitation, admission contracts, and policies for admission, discharge, and Alzheimer’s care. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates improvement over time, with recent inspections showing compliance after earlier deficiencies.
Compare Memory Care around Detroit The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
| 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 / Suite / 1 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 (Shelby Charter Township) | 74 | Yes | 33 | Studio / Suite / 1 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 (Vernier Road) | 54 | Yes | 76 | Studio / Suite / 1 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 (Dodge Auburn Park) | - | No | 17 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | - | - | 0 | 0 | - |
| American House Village of 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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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 (Dodge Auburn Park) | - | No | 12 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 16 | A- | 0 | 0 | - |
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13.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Grosse Pointe Woods's city center to Sunrise on Vernier's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.19 miles to nearest hospital (Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital)
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