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Assisted Living, the largest growing type of senior housing in Michigan, provides a special combination of residential housing, personalized supportive services and health care designed for the individual needs of those requiring help with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, grooming, etc.), and do not require skilled medical care provided in a nursing home. There are a variety of names and license designations in different parts of the country: Board and Care, Residential Care, Community Based Retirement Facilities, Personal Care, Adult Living, Adult Foster Care. However, the growing generic term throughout the country is "Assisted Living". Services and level of care will vary, however most Detroit and Southeastern Michigan communities provide assistance with daily activities, meals, laundry, and housekeeping.
Assisted Living Communities in Detroit and Southeastern Michigan offer a wide range of choices from the cozy familiarity of a single family home to the more extensive apartment style environment. These communities can be free standing or part of a Continuing Care Community that provides independent living, assisted living and nursing care, or specialized services may be brought into independent retirement communities.