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Carpenter House in Ypsilanti, MI

Carpenter House is an assisted living community in Ypsilanti, MI.

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Carpenter House in Ypsilanti, MI

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Carpenter House

6180 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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

4.3 from 33 reviews
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Overall Review of Carpenter House

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Move-in support from Cari stands out

Cari is consistently described as making the move feel organized and reassuring.

Several reviewers singled out Cari for helping with the transition, including coordinating details and making it feel less stressful. Families also described her as responsive during tours and available with answers when questions came up. One reviewer also mentioned Cari continuing to check in after move-in, beyond the initial paperwork.

common 7 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent positive

Residents and families repeatedly describe the food as enjoyable and well-portioned.

Dining came up often in the reviews, with residents and families describing meals as tasty, varied, and exceeding expectations. Some comments also reference meal delivery or in-apartment options alongside community dining. One reviewer did raise a concern about limited vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based choices.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care follow-through can vary

Some reviews describe uneven support and follow-through after move-in.

While many families praised staff, two reviewers expressed concerns about support during care needs and day-to-day service delivery. One detailed review described medication handling and caregiving services not matching what was expected, including inconsistent service delivery. Another reviewer pointed to ongoing lack of support when resident issues came up.

common 4 reviews mention this

The setting feels warm and homey

Reviewers often describe a warm, home-like feel in the building.

Multiple reviewers characterized the community as warm and cozy rather than institutional. A few also described welcoming residents and a family-like atmosphere, along with spaces they found comfortable and inviting. One review tied that atmosphere to how approachable the staff seemed during the visit and after move-in.

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (17 miles away) Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (17 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Burger King (1 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.2 miles)
  • IHOP (2.3 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (2.7 miles)
  • Mi Zarape Mexican Restaurant (3.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Ann Arbor 20 + Imax (2 miles)
  • Emagine Saline (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Meijer Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Biggby Coffee (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Zingerman's Coffee Company (4.2 miles)
  • RoosRoast Coffee (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Biotronic International (3.2 miles)
  • Affiliated Podiatrists PC (3.4 miles)
  • Serenity Home Care & Rehab Services (4.2 miles)
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital (4.8 miles)
  • Forest Health Medical Center (4.9 miles)
  • C.S. Mott Children's Hospital (6.2 miles)

Physicians

  • U S Medical Management (3.4 miles)
  • Christensen Carl W MD - Christensen Carl W, MD (3.9 miles)
  • Bio Energy Medical Center (4 miles)
  • Center For Family Psychiatry (4.1 miles)
  • Advance Urgent Care (4.3 miles)
  • Michigan Sportsmedicine and Orthopedic Center (4.3 miles)
  • Ayers Jonathan W T MD (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Lukes Lutheran Church (3.8 miles)
  • Church of the Good Shepherd (4.2 miles)
  • Grace Ann Arbor Church (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.9 miles)

Parks

  • County Farm Park (4.1 miles)
  • Riverside Park (4.9 miles)
  • Gallup Park (5.5 miles)
  • Gallup Canoe Livery (5.5 miles)
  • Furstenberg Nature Area (5.9 miles)
  • Nichols Arboretum (6.1 miles)
  • Allmendinger Park (6.2 miles)

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