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American House Riverview

American House Riverview is an assisted living community in Riverview, MI.

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  • Interior

    A comfortable dining area with wooden flooring and elegant decor.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with wooden furniture and blue floral bedding.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and warm decor.

  • Building

    An inviting entrance to a multi-story building with a green roof and well-maintained landscaping.

  • Architecture

    A residential building with a covered entrance and landscaping.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a blue and white floral bedspread, wooden furniture, and soft lighting.

  • Trees

    Aerial view of a suburban housing complex surrounded by trees.

  • Windows

    A conference room with a large meeting table, surrounded by chairs and featuring religious symbols on the blue walls.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs arranged on a carpeted floor, illuminated by overhead lighting.

  • Landscaping

    Aerial view of a residential apartment complex surrounded by trees and a suburban neighborhood.

  • Lighting

    A spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a carpeted floor and bright overhead lighting.

  • Garden

    Aerial view of a residential complex with landscaped gardens and a roundabout.

  • Floor Plan

    3D floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment, showcasing the arrangement of rooms including a living area, kitchen, and bathroom.

  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio area with chairs and a table near a house.

20300 Fort Street, Riverview, MI 48193

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 61 reviews
5 stars
41
4 stars
8
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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American House Riverview Costs & Pricing

American House Riverview offers competitive pricing for its living options compared to the broader market in Wayne County and Michigan. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $2,855 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,210 and the state average of $3,384. Similarly, the cost for a two-bedroom unit at American House Riverview is set at $3,145, providing an attractive alternative to the county's average of $3,452 and the state's average of $3,523. These rates reflect not only a commitment to affordable senior living but also an emphasis on value within a thriving community setting.

Floor plansAmerican House RiverviewWayne CountyMichigan
1 Bedroom$2,855$3,210$3,384
2 Bedrooms$3,145$3,452$3,523

Overall Review of American House Riverview

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly, caring, and responsive.

Across many reviews, people talk about being greeted warmly, having questions answered, and getting help when something comes up. Several mention named staff members who were accommodating during move-in and care needs. Even reviews that were critical often contrast poor medical outcomes with expectations of better attention, suggesting communication and responsiveness are a key part of the experience.

differentiator 16 reviews mention this

Safety and medical team support

Residents describe getting help from a dedicated medical team during health needs.

Many reviews highlight peace of mind around medical support, including emergency help and assistance with prescriptions or medical issues. Some residents say staff contacts them promptly if family intervention is needed, and a number describe efficient nursing support. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews express concerns about medical team staffing, training, and whether care responds effectively as needs change, especially when the community feels short-staffed.

common 14 reviews mention this

Dining quality is mixed

Dining is a frequent topic, with both strong praise and clear complaints.

Several reviews say the food smells good, tastes good, and is well balanced, with some noting menu discussions and staff who are attentive in the dining hall. Others say meals were disappointing, including dissatisfaction with portions, food preparation, or not meeting expectations. Diabetes-related meal needs also come up, with at least one resident describing following a full diabetic diet while living there.

  • A comfortable dining area with wooden flooring and elegant decor.
  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring large windows and ample lighting.
  • A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs arranged on a carpeted floor, illuminated by overhead lighting.
common 12 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents busy

Residents describe a steady calendar of activities and social opportunities.

Multiple reviews mention weekly events and outings, plus ongoing programs that help residents stay active and connected. Families also describe residents enjoying activities such as games, live music, and scheduled daily events. Some critical reviews still acknowledge the activity director’s effort, but note limits around inclusion or shutdowns when health rules require changes.

common 11 reviews mention this

Clean building and upkeep

Maintenance and cleaning show up repeatedly in resident feedback.

Many reviews praise the building as clean and well maintained, including upkeep of apartments and timely maintenance requests. Several families also describe the facility as spotless and mention cleaning crews working regularly. A few negative reviews claim cleanliness or meal quality deteriorated, which stands out as the main recurring concern in otherwise positive comments about upkeep.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cost feels uneven for some

Some reviews question value, even while the published pricing can be below nearby benchmarks.

Some reviewers say the facility wasn’t worth the money, pointing to declines in care or food expectations and concerns about rent increases over time. Others mention choosing the community partly due to cost. Pricing shown publicly is lower than county and state benchmarks for the unit types listed, but the reviews suggest that value depends heavily on how care needs are met day to day.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (9 miles away) Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (9 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Sav-On Drugs (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)

Physicians

  • Family Health PC (0.7 miles)
  • Lung and Sleep Disorders Center (1.2 miles)
  • Michigan Center For Oral Surgery (1.8 miles)
  • Michigan Institute-Urology (1.9 miles)
  • Downriver Heart and Vascular Specialists (2.7 miles)
  • Castleman Eye Center (2.8 miles)
  • Lagrou, Robert New Oakland Family Centers (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • TV's Deli & Diner (1 miles)
  • Ten Pins of Trenton (1.1 miles)
  • Bob Jo's Frozen Custard (2.3 miles)
  • Leo's Coney Island (2.3 miles)
  • Applebee's (2.3 miles)
  • Steak 'n Shake (2.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Sugarr Donuts (2.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.4 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (5.1 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (5.8 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Henry Ford Medical Center - Woodhaven (2.1 miles)
  • Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Dr. Dino d'Aloisio (6 miles)
  • Beaumont Dearborn Hospital (9.1 miles)

Parks

  • BASF Park (3.3 miles)
  • Civic Center Park (3.3 miles)
  • Heritage Park (5.1 miles)
  • Lake Erie Metropark (6.2 miles)
  • Huroc Park (6.9 miles)
  • Willow Metro Park (9 miles)
  • Schemansky Park (9.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady of the Woods (3.3 miles)
  • Southpoint Church (3.3 miles)

Transportation

  • National Car Rental (8.9 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (9.1 miles)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (9.1 miles)
  • Detroit Airport Ground Transportation Center (9.1 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.1 miles)
  • DTW Delta Cargo (9.1 miles)
  • DTW Runway (9.1 miles)

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