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Michaels House in Ypsilanti, MI

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

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Michaels House in Ypsilanti, MI

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Michaels House

6175 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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

4.4 from 39 reviews
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Overall Review of Michaels House

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Move-in support is a strong point

Residents and families repeatedly describe a smooth, guided move-in process.

Many reviewers focus on how much help they received during the transition, including answering questions, coordinating details, and making the move feel less stressful. Several families also mention being welcomed warmly during tours and having help arranging logistics, such as the move timeline and settling in. Even when families had complicated circumstances, they describe follow-up and ongoing check-ins after move-in.

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Staff responsiveness earns praise

Staff members are described as helpful, attentive, and easy to work with.

Across multiple reviews, families and residents describe staff as kind, supportive, and responsive to questions and concerns. Several people also highlight professionalism and prompt handling of issues, while others call out specific staff for being caring and well-informed. A small number of reviews are critical of management or care delivery, but the overall tone still centers on staff being present and engaged.

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Dining is well liked

Dining quality and meal options come up often in reviews.

Food is repeatedly described positively, including praise for taste, portioning, and dining being part of a comfortable, home-like routine. The community also appears to support meal-related needs, with residents mentioning special diet considerations tied to diabetes and other restrictions. At the same time, one reviewer raises a limitation around fewer vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based choices.

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Clean, maintained spaces matter

Reviewers often comment on cleanliness and upkeep.

Some reviewers describe the facility as clean and well maintained, including renovated spaces that feel comfortable. Others mention the overall physical environment as warm and homey. One review is highly critical of food safety practices, but separate from the broader mentions of cleanliness and upkeep.

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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 (1.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.2 miles)
  • IHOP (2.3 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (2.7 miles)
  • Mi Zarape Mexican Restaurant (3.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Ann Arbor 20 + Imax (2 miles)
  • Emagine Saline (4.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Meijer Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Biggby Coffee (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Zingerman's Coffee Company (4.3 miles)
  • RoosRoast Coffee (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Biotronic International (3.3 miles)
  • Affiliated Podiatrists PC (3.5 miles)
  • Serenity Home Care & Rehab Services (4.3 miles)
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital (4.8 miles)
  • Forest Health Medical Center (4.8 miles)
  • C.S. Mott Children's Hospital (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • U S Medical Management (3.5 miles)
  • Christensen Carl W MD - Christensen Carl W, MD (3.9 miles)
  • Bio Energy Medical Center (4.1 miles)
  • Center For Family Psychiatry (4.2 miles)
  • Michigan Sportsmedicine and Orthopedic Center (4.3 miles)
  • Ayers Jonathan W T MD (4.3 miles)
  • Advance Urgent Care (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Lukes Lutheran Church (3.8 miles)
  • Church of the Good Shepherd (4.3 miles)
  • Grace Ann Arbor Church (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.9 miles)

Parks

  • County Farm Park (4.1 miles)
  • Riverside Park (4.8 miles)
  • Gallup Park (5.5 miles)
  • Gallup Canoe Livery (5.5 miles)
  • Furstenberg Nature Area (5.9 miles)
  • Nichols Arboretum (6.2 miles)
  • Allmendinger Park (6.2 miles)

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