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Assisted living costs in Essex average about $3,060 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 59 communities in Essex. Our detailed directory has 280 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Sunrise on Vernier
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Administration very pleasant, concerned helpful. Atmosphere is loving and caring. Patient would profit doing tasks like baking, flower arranging, stuffing envelopes. Soups are not good. Please tell chef.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Community & Location Highlights:Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI conveniently off of I-94, at the corner of Vernier Road and Mack Avenue.Specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care since 2006, offering permanent and short-term respite staysWe accommodate all stages of memory loss in our...
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The community is beautiful! The staff goes above and beyond! Happy with our choice for our loved one! Ive had meals at this location and enjoyed all of them! This is the perfect community for my loved one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Kinghaven offers residents a lifestyle of ease and comfort. Invite family and friends for a stroll around the six-acre campus or for a game of billiards in the billiards room. Atria Kinghaven is conveniently located near parks, shopping areas, restaurants, and is just fifteen minutes from...
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5 For All! My Dad Has A Great Experience here for 90 Days. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend The Vernon Center to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent living is designed to provide the optimum in convenience, socialization, and peace of mind. We combine the best in community activities and togetherness coupled with the privacy and independence of your own apartment. Let us help you with the cooking and housekeeping while you enjoy a...
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We chose Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods because of the small size, proximity to friends and fa ily as well as the friendly staff. The facility is very intimate and friendly. Everyone is so kind. I think...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods is located in Grosse Pointe Woods, Wayne County, Michigan. This beautiful assisted living community has all the comforts one would expect. Residents can enjoy family time or socializing with other residents outside on gorgeous benches and table areas. Take a nice,...
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Visit your loved one at different times of the day to be assured they are getting the care they deserve. Problems...got to the floor supervisor not the nurses or care aides.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Home Away From Home- Senior living community designed to be your last move. From living completely independent to needing more assistance for care or memory wing for safety and care. 24hr private duty care is provided by an experienced care company and will customize a careplan to your specific...
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Four months ago, my 95-year-old mother decided to sell her home and come and live in my city. My brother and I toured Amica and were very very impressed. We really liked the fact that mum could visit Amica...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
As you come up the driveway of Amica at Windsor, you'll immediately see that this is not your typical retirement residence. A putting green to the left, a LifeTrail Circuit on your right and just ahead, a grand canopied entrance. As you walk through the front doors and are greeted by our 24—hour...
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This facility is good, we've been very pleased. Housekeeping is regular and they do very well. Communication with the family is good. I would recommend them to friends and family.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
American House Cottage Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Grosse Point Farms, Michigan, in Wayne County and home to just over 9,000 people. Grosse Pointe Farms is a small community bordering Detroit and residents will enjoy quiet relaxation and park-like surroundings....
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Our family has enjoyed the overall experience with Passion and Caring Home. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Passion and Caring Home For The Elderly LLC is a State of Michigan-licensed home for the aged. Our community is a highly rated assisted living home in Detroit, Michigan. 0ur community has been in operation since 2003. We are designed with the continuum of care philosophy in mind and that people...
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Overall, I am pleased with the services and conditions established at Shoreview. The facilities are well maintained and the opportunities for residents to interact and engage with fellow members and staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
WELCOMEYou are cordially invited to discover the beauty and comfort of Windsor’s newest retirement community, The Shoreview at Riverside. We believe you’ll be impressed by the setting, the staff and our commitment to providing excellent service. We are confident that you’ll be even more impressed...
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I think they do a good job overall at Pleasantry Living. The people here seem clean and well cared for. The staff are friendly and professional, and the facility itself is well kept and very nice looking.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pleasantry Living is a NEW 6 bed licensed Adult Foster Care home located in Harper Woods that serve elderly men and women with physical disabilities and Dementia/Alzheimer's. This cozy home offers 4 rooms; private and semi-private. Open floor plan, spacious backyard, handicap accessible...
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Photo of Sunrise of Windsor
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My sister and brother-in-law moved to Sunrise within the last months. She to recover from a broken hip and he because his mobility issues were beyond what she could handle with her own recovery. He moved...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Directly located on majestic Riverside Drive East, directly across the street from The Peace Fountain and Coventry Gardens. Sunrise of Windsor is located between Pilette and Buckingham (streets). Belle Isle- is located in Michigan and is part of the Metro Detroit area- we can see Belle Isle and...
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[name removed] and his staff accepted my father as COVID was spreading locally and no other facility would accept him. My dad wasn’t there long before he passed, but while he was there, he was treated well....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
New Beginnings Rest Home is conveniently located in beautiful down town Leamington. Locally owned and operated by the Abraham family, we have been proudly serving residents of Windsor-Essex/Chatham-Kent County for over 5 years. From our family to yours, we hope to see you soon! The Abrahams
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We admitted our mother to Parkside last year and were nervous as she came directly from home to a community. We toured several facilities and felt the home atmosphere and staff was a perfect fit for mom. As...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Elegant Senior Assisted Living in Trenton, MI with 24 hr awake care. Small Group home living with experienced caring staff. We focus on fostering independence and social interaction while assisting with daily needs.
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The staff really cares about there residents. They make sure my grandma gets involved with arts and grafts, movies and popcorn to right down just saying goodnight to her everyday,with home cook meals. This...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here at St. Joseph's Manor we provide assisted living for the Detroit community. We offer three levels of care: Level I Independent Plus. residents at this level are functionally independent or require minimal assistance with mobility, dressing, grooming and bathing and are mentally alert. They...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In the beautiful city of Detroit, Michigan in Wayne County you will find the amazing Bedford Home. This is a senior care home where seniors can enjoy the serene environment in the region. The region is beautiful and has great weather all year round. This is very important for the seniors with...

What families are saying about assisted living in Essex

Recent reviews for assisted living in Essex

Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods and everything was great for her at this facility! The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services, food and activities were great. The value for cost was also great, in comparison to other facilities. ...
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Hampton Manor Premier Assisted Living of Trenton

4.6
The staff is very friendly and personal. All of the residents have alert buttons when ever they need help or just want someone to talk to. They have a full time house keeper that, from what I see, is very proficient. Communication is wide open and very involved with residents and families. The ...
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Atria Kinghaven in Riverview, MI

4.6
HR and Sales staff are good at what they do. Care staff does what they can. The food, cleanliness and activities are wonderful. Prices seem to be comparable to other facilities. The atmosphere is why my Mother in Law is at Atria

Essex review score based on 44 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 32 Essex assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essex review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Essex review score compared against nearby cities

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Essex, 32 facilities

Review subcategories for Essex assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 44 reviews of 32 Essex assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Essex resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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State regulations for assisted living in Essex

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Beechwood Living Center, Sunrise on Vernier and Atria Kinghaven are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essex, Ontario. See full list of communities.

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