We needed to help a dear friend move to a memory care facility in summer of 2019. We searched,…read morevisited, and interviewed sites. We were so grateful to find St. Anne's Mead on 12 Mile in Southfield. There are various approaches to memory care but we really like SAM's approach the best. They utilize an approach called Best Buddy...where SAM actually hires someone to keep the seniors engaged informally. They have PT and OT of course elsewhere, but I love that this person's main role is to sit with a resident to share a cup of coffee or visit with someone alone on a couch, etc. The Program Director has a very sweet little dog she brings 3 days a week and the residents light up when they get to hold or pet her. The staff are all very respectful of the residents and do seem to like them greatly. They have many activities scheduled throughout the day so there is no sitting and staring at the television for hours. Their meals are delicious. As noted by other reviewers, the building is an old-style nursing home, but the interactions, smiles, and kind staff make it a very hospitable place. The memory care unit was recently renovated with nice size rooms and large private half-baths (showers without assistance can be quite dangerous for seniors with memory issues). They have their own dining area and integrate into the activities of the larger facility as much as possible. Don't be put off that the building is from the 1960's. It has everything you will need for quality care for your loved one who is struggling with memory issues.

My mother was moved here in early 2017, after a stay at the hospital. She had been living in a…read moresenior living apartment, but needed more help. While the building is on the older side, the staff at St. Anne's was absolutely fabulous. My mother had the opportunity to return to the senior living apartment as she got stronger, but she didn't want to. She was happy staying with the wonderful people at St. Anne's. My mother passed away this week, but I am very thankful for the staff at St. Anne's helping make her last year as pleasant as possible. Thank you.

To Whom It May Concern,…read more I am writing to request an immediate investigation into concerns that have been publicly raised regarding the treatment and care of residents at Chester Street Residence in Royal Oak. I recently became aware of allegations describing potentially serious issues involving resident care, supervision, sanitation, medication practices, and staff conduct. The allegations include concerns that residents may be left in soiled diapers for extended periods, receive inadequate personal care, experience neglect, and may not be properly monitored for their safety and well-being. Additional allegations suggest possible inappropriate medication practices, including the use of medications in a manner that may unnecessarily sedate residents. Concerns have also been raised regarding staff professionalism, supervision, and overall compliance with standards expected in a long-term care facility. The reports further describe incidents involving resident safety, including claims of residents wandering away, escaping supervision, suffering injuries, and other preventable events. If true, these allegations would represent a significant risk to vulnerable elderly and disabled individuals who depend on facility staff for their daily care and protection. Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, compassion, and professionalism. Family members place tremendous trust in these facilities to provide safe and appropriate care. Any indication of neglect, abuse, inadequate staffing, unsafe conditions, or failure to meet regulatory standards should be thoroughly reviewed.

Our family will forever be grateful to the team at Chester Street Residence in Royal Oak. My dad…read morelived there for a year, and the care he received was truly exceptional. The staff treated him with such kindness, dignity, and compassion every single day. They didn't just provide care -- they built relationships. They went out of their way to make sure he was comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for. What meant the most to us was how they also supported our family. They became like family to us -- offering reassurance, warmth, and understanding during a very emotional time. Knowing he was in such loving hands brought us tremendous peace. We cannot thank the team at Chester Street Residence enough for the heart they put into what they do. If you are looking for a place where your loved one will be treated like family, this is it.

Our family placed our mother in Grace Senior Living expecting basic safety, dignity, and…read moreresponsible oversight. Instead, what we experienced left us heartbroken, frustrated, and ultimately fearful for her wellbeing. We had multiple meetings with management about her care plan, her daily needs, and the fact that she was a known fall risk (she was a dementia memory care resident) We made her needs very clear, repeatedly. Yet her care plan was rarely followed, and vital information was not passed down to the staff, or completely ignored by those who were supposed to be caring for her. Watching this play out time after time was devastating. Our biggest struggle was with management. Our interactions with Kim Briley, one of the owners, were discouraging and dismissive. Instead of responsibility or solutions, we were met with excuses and comments that made us lose confidence in the facility's leadership. She told us directly that many of her staff were lazy, improperly trained, or didn't have a high school education. She also made the comment that "they can't be watching her 24/7," which felt like a complete disregard for the fact that we were paying for supervision, safety, and adherence to her care plan -- especially given her being documented as late stage dementia and a fall risk. Amid the chaos, a few staff members stood out for their genuine compassion: Jessica, Tiffany, Colette, Christina, and Kiera. They cared about our mother and tried their best despite the lack of support and structure from management. They were the few bright spots in an otherwise deeply disappointing experience. The breaking point -- the moment we will never forget -- was when our mother fell and fractured her hip. In our view, this was preventable had her care plan been followed and communicated properly. After everything we had voiced and tried to address, this outcome was devastating. Obviously there was an ambulance ride to the ER followed by surgery and rehab. We removed our mom from Grace immediately. Not once did Kim reach out to check on Mom. Another disheartening find was learning that the facility is not even licensed by the State of Michigan! This only added to the pain and regret we felt. We trusted Grace Senior Living with someone we love dearly. That trust was broken. Based on our experience, we cannot and will not recommend this facility to any family seeking consistent safe, reliable, or compassionate care.

We've had such a wonderful experience with Grace Senior Living. The facility is beautiful, always…read moreclean, and has such a warm, welcoming feel the moment you walk in. What really stands out are the activities--there's always something going on, and it's clear they put real thought into keeping residents engaged, active, and social. My mom genuinely looked forward to participating and always had something fun to talk about afterward. Most of all, the staff is incredible. Every single person we interacted with was kind, patient, and truly caring. You can tell they don't just "do a job"--they really care about the residents and treat them like family. My elderly mother was very happy during her time there, and as a family, we felt so supported and at ease knowing she was in such good hands. I'm very grateful for all the amazing people at Grace Senior Living and everything they do every day.

The nursing staff is amazing, communication is better than our last place. Great care.read more

very clean facility. the staff does an excellent job, especially Nona and Keith. As with any…read morefacility doing this work to help the elderly, especially dementia patients, problems do occur. But the staff works very hard to keep families informed and provide answers and solutions.

what a TOP NOTCH facility! Kyra Jackman goes out if her way for residents and families on a daily…read morebasis. The care and personalized involvement with residents and their families is hands down notable.. Everyone there knows everyone deeply and has become family with the staff and each other... I highly recommend Arden Courts If Bingham Farms to local families that need excellent loving memory care!! Thank you Arden Court Of BF.. Tina M Interim Hospice

I looked at facilities in Oakland County (6) memory care facilities ! I rated these properties on…read morequality only ! I chose Arden Court for my wife ! She has been there for one month and the service only gets better, they know all her habits and problems ! Doing it over again, my wife would be at Arden Court Bingham Farms, Michigan Bernard Schrott

My experiences at Bellbrook assisted living are always met with great satisfaction. The staff is…read morealways approachable and have the residents best interest in mind. Director Tracy Price has a wonderful open door policy with everyone and is greeted with a smile. She is attentive to both the residents and family. Provides hands on care to insure everyones needs are met!

This is not the place you want your elderly family member to be for rehab. My 94 year old mother…read morewas there after a hip fracture, surgery, and a 10 day hospital stay. Prior to her fall she was able to walk with a walker. After 10 days in a hospital bed, she was very weak and barely able to stand. The Bellbrook rehab staff was not very patient with her (despite saying it could take up to a year at her age to recover from her injuries) and after a week decided that she was fearful and unable to stand or walk. She is now totally wheelchair dependent. After being at Bellbrook for 3 weeks, she was told she had to be discharged - despite insurance authorizing her to stay for another week! Discharge planning was abysmal. The care is safe, but not family centered. They do not include the family at all, insisting that family members leave the room, "while they provide care". I suppose if you would like to drop your loved one off and not be involved with their care at all, this would be ok, but it was not ok with me.