19230 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128
To contact a resident: (313) 336-7404
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Overall Review of St Sarkis Towers
Cons
The balconies look trashy and poorly regulated.- The building is not doing enough to protect residents from COVID.
- There is pervasive dirt and trash on the floors, with a stench of rotting waste and dead flies in the hallways.
- Bed bugs and other pests are out of control and rarely resolved.
- Mice infestations are present on multiple floors, with little help for incapacitated seniors.
- The building lacks air conditioning, making summers miserable.
- Management is inexperienced and only available for a few hours a day, leaving residents unprotected during the outbreak.
- The lobby was damaged by a car crash and remains cordoned off with crime-scene tape for months.
- The heat is excessive and deadly, with residents falling ill and calling 911 weekly.
Review
St Sarkis Towers is best suited for independent seniors who can tolerate a demanding living environment and rely on outside support to manage daily upkeep. It rewards those who value affordability and can advocate for themselves, navigate maintenance issues, and work around limited on-site staff. It is not suitable for residents who require regular care, consistent housekeeping, or reliable, on-site management to keep living areas clean and safe.
Those evaluating options should consider alternatives that deliver predictable cleanliness, robust pest control, and responsive maintenance. For seniors needing help with daily tasks or medical oversight, look to communities with on-site caregiving or assisted-living services and stronger resident-support programs. A building plagued by bed bugs, mice, heat, and broken infrastructure is unlikely to meet evolving care needs or long-term safety.
Review patterns describe a consistent struggle with sanitation and pest control: hallways scented with waste, bathrooms lacking soap and towels, and activity spaces overrun by insects. Bed bugs and mice appear across multiple floors, with repeated attempts at treatment falling short. Structural issues, broken pipes, heat in public areas, and slow or uneven response from management, compound the frustrations. The front-end experience is marred by a damaged lobby, ongoing maintenance backlogs, and a sense that residents receive little proactive care or protection.
Proponents of the property rarely surface; the few favorable notes contradict the scale of problems. What limited positives exist, basic apartment units, potential proximity to resources, or the underlying concept of independent senior housing, are insufficient to offset the persistent hazards and the perception of neglect. The pervasive pest problems, water and mold risk, and unsafe conditions make the environment risky for long-term health, especially for residents with respiratory issues or mobility limitations.
Decision-making should be practical and tough: verify current pest control plans and remediation timelines; demand transparent maintenance schedules; tour during peak and off-peak hours to gauge staffing. Ask for confirmation of climate controls, functional laundry facilities, and reliable elevator service. If choosing this building, secure a concrete plan for evacuation, emergency repairs, and a clear process to address complaints. Consider negotiating rent credits or temporary housing while improvements occur, and always have a contingency plan, alternative communities with proven cleanliness and safety standings should be explored in parallel.
Bottom line: St Sarkis Towers does not meet the needs of most seniors seeking dependable cleanliness, safety, and management. It is a last-resort option for those with very tight budgets and strong external support who can tolerate chronic maintenance failures and ongoing pest challenges. For anyone evaluating the market, alternatives offering consistent housekeeping, active on-site management, pest control, and predictable utilities should be prioritized; otherwise, signs point to continued deterioration rather than improvement.
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