Lockwood of Ann Arbor, scheduled to open in the summer of 2023 at 2195 E. Ellsworth Road, is a new senior living community built for residents aged 55 and up. This three-story building has 154 apartments, including 65 affordable housing units, and the whole place covers about 168,130 square feet, so you'll find different types of living arrangements, including one and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 603 to 900 square feet, with some units offering features like in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets, private patios or balconies, and roll-in showers. The apartments are pet-friendly and allow cats and dogs with certain limits, and every unit comes with individual climate controls and high-speed internet available, and select apartments have linen closets and open concept layouts, while all residents get natural lighting and window coverings.
The community covers different levels of care like assisted living for folks who might need help with daily things such as dressing, bathing, or medication; memory care dedicated to people with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, with a setting designed to be safe and reduce confusion; and independent living for active seniors who want fewer household chores but don't need regular help. Home care services give extra support if someone prefers to stay in their own unit but needs a bit more company or help. There are various shared spaces for social and physical activities, including a fitness center, yoga and wellness rooms with regular exercise classes like yoga and chair yoga, activity rooms for arts and crafts or games, a game room, a library, a movie room, and even a space for a residents' music group. Raised garden beds and patio areas give people ways to spend time outdoors, and there's a full-service beauty and barber shop plus on-site physical therapy rooms and a reflection room.
Meals are a big part of the community, with chef-prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily in a formal dining room with an extra private dining space for special occasions, and a Grab and Go Cafe offers quick snacks for those who don't want a sit-down meal. Bi-weekly housekeeping and linen changes, personal laundry, and regular apartment maintenance help keep things tidy without much worry about chores. The place has secure access, three elevators, assigned resident parking, a community shuttle for trips, and guest meal passes for visitors.
Residents join book clubs, attend game nights, and go on local outings, with different amenities like multipurpose rooms, a theater room, and community-led activities planned to keep folks social and active. Staff members are known for being friendly and helpful, and residents have support from a dedicated advisor if care needs change. Lockwood of Ann Arbor took about two years and $47 million to build, and it's meant to give seniors a community where daily living is easier, hobbies and friendships have space to grow, and important needs like memory care or physical therapy are available without the feel of a large institution. The whole place is non-smoking, some apartments are listed at $2,250 for 621 square feet, and other units of different types may vary depending on availability. The facility gets involved in recognition programs for senior living and tries to make sure each resident has a chance for engagement and comfort at every stage.
