Smith Home in Ypsilanti, MI

Smith Home is an assisted living community in Ypsilanti, MI.

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1949 Smith Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

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

4.3 from 33 reviews
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Overall Review of Smith Home

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Staff support stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, helpful, and responsive during transitions.

Many reviews focus on warm, attentive support when families are planning a move or settling in. Several specifically praise a staff member for making the move-in process smooth, answering questions, and keeping check-ins after arrival. Others also call out staff as professional and prompt when issues come up, contributing to a feeling of security for families.

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Dining is a frequent bright spot

Dining is consistently described as tasty, with options that meet at least some special diet needs.

Food comes up often across reviews, with residents and families describing meals as tasty and well portioned. Some mention the community’s meal service and delivery-style options as part of daily convenience. The community also offers dining support for diabetes and special dietary restrictions, which aligns with the way residents talk about diet-related needs.

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Home-like setting and activities

Residents describe a welcoming, home-like environment plus scheduled activities and programs.

Several reviews describe a warm, home-like vibe and a facility that feels comfortable. Families also mention community programs such as live music and morning exercise classes, along with opportunities to socialize. Reviews also note the facility appears clean and maintained, reinforcing that day-to-day atmosphere.

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Management follow-through varies

A few reviews report problems with leadership follow-through and responsiveness when concerns were raised.

While many reviews praise management and staff, a small number describe missed communication and incomplete follow-up. One reviewer cites issues with support around resident concerns and a lack of care during changes that affected them, and another describes executive-level non-responsiveness after promises were made. There are also reports of billing and payment follow-through not happening as expected, which speaks to consistency concerns with management processes.

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Convenient nearby services

The area includes common errands and medical options within a short drive.

A couple of reviews mention the community’s convenience for getting around locally. Nearby listings include everyday stops like cafes and pharmacies, plus medical facilities in the surrounding area, making it easier to handle routine needs. There’s also a nearby park option for outdoor time.

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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 (11 miles away) Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (11 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

Cafes

  • Tim Hortons (1.3 miles)
  • Tim Hortons (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Biggby Coffee (8.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Sidetrack (2.9 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (4.1 miles)
  • Bone Heads Bar-B-Que (4.2 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (4.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.9 miles)
  • IHOP (5.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • County Pharmacy Services (2.8 miles)
  • CET Pharmacy Group (3.9 miles)
  • Andrews Drugs Belleville (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Forest Health Medical Center (2.2 miles)
  • DaVita Belleville Dialysis (4.2 miles)
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Affiliated Podiatrists PC (6.1 miles)
  • Serenity Home Care & Rehab Services (8.3 miles)
  • Biotronic International (8.9 miles)
  • VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (8.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Huron Valley Radiology (2.8 miles)
  • Belleville Family Practice (4 miles)
  • Perspective Eyecare (4.2 miles)
  • Macdermid Norman Dr Macdermid Norman G Family Belleville (4.3 miles)
  • Huron Ophthalmology (5.3 miles)
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery - Ann Arbor (5.3 miles)
  • Michigan Heart - Tanmay V Swadia MD (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • Riverside Park (3 miles)
  • Lower Huron Metropark (4.4 miles)
  • canton independance park Field 5 (5.7 miles)
  • Heritage Park (7 miles)
  • County Farm Park (7.4 miles)
  • Gallup Park (7.9 miles)
  • Gallup Canoe Livery (7.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Ann Arbor 20 + Imax (5.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Lukes Lutheran Church (6.1 miles)
  • Church of the Good Shepherd (8 miles)
  • Muslim Community of Western Suburbs (8.5 miles)
  • Grace Ann Arbor Church (8.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (8.8 miles)

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