Alternative Adult Residence

    19163 Woodingham Dr, Detroit, MI 48221
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Friendly staff, clean facility, recommended

    I'm very pleased with this senior living community - the staff are friendly and responsive, communications are informative, and they accommodated our first-floor needs. The facility is clean, the food is good, my family feels comfortable and well informed, and I would recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.50·(2)

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    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.5

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    Location

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    Alternative Adult Residence is located at 19163 Woodingham Dr, Detroit, MI, 48221.

    About Alternative Adult Residence

    Alternative Adult Residence is a senior living community located in Detroit, Michigan, that provides care and support for older adults. This residence specializes in offering both memory care and residential care home services, ensuring an environment suited to individuals who need assistance with daily living as well as those requiring more specialized memory support. Residents benefit from a cozy, home-like setting where their comfort and well-being are a central focus.

    One of the standout features of Alternative Adult Residence is the emphasis placed on meals and nutrition. Residents enjoy carefully planned, nutritious meals prepared by chefs and meal planners who prioritize a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals. Meals are created not only with residents’ health in mind, but are also designed to be enjoyable and flavorful, making dining a highlight of the day.

    Life at Alternative Adult Residence is enriched by a strong commitment to engaging its community members through a variety of activities. These activities are thoughtfully curated to promote social, physical, mental, and emotional engagement, contributing to a vibrant community environment. Both independent and assisted living residents have access to programs tailored to their abilities and interests, helping to maintain independence and foster connections among residents.

    The staff at Alternative Adult Residence are known for their attentive, supportive approach. Team members work to create an atmosphere that is compassionate and welcoming. Every effort is made to ensure that residents feel at home, with a culture built on the principles of friendliness, respect, and kindness. This approach helps to make the residence a warm and comfortable place to live.

    Alternative Adult Residence provides an array of amenities to support daily living and enhance quality of life. While the community is not pet friendly, it delivers focused care for those who need help with routine living or more specialized memory support. The residence is designed to offer an appealing balance of independence and assistance, enabling residents to lead active, engaged lives while receiving the care they require. The goal at Alternative Adult Residence is to provide a nurturing environment where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

    People often ask...

    Alternative Adult Residence offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,747 per month.

    Alternative Adult Residence offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 19163 Woodingham Dr, Detroit, MI 48221.

    No, Alternative Adult Residence does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Michigan, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licenses adult foster care homes and homes for the aged, conducting renewal inspections and complaint investigations and publishing the resulting reports.

    License numberAS820288859
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Small Group Home (capacity 1-6)
    License classRegular
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeAlternative Adults Residence LLC
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's, Developmentally Disabled, Mentally Ill, People with Traumatic Brain Injuries
    EffectiveJune 21st, 2025
    ExpiresJune 20th, 2027
    Special certificationDevelopmentally Disabled, Mentally Ill
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    7

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    18

    Years

    08 Jun 2025Renewal
    Found deficiencies in direct care staff training verification and in emergency preparedness records, including unavailable 2023 fire drill records.
    • R 400.14204Direct care staff; qualifications and training
    • R 400.14318Emergency preparedness; evacuation plan; emergency transportation
    23 Oct 2023Investigation
    Investigated a case of a resident eye injury that occurred while 24/7 1:1 staffing was in place and found protection and safety were not adequately attended to.
    • R 400.14305Resident protection
    19 Jun 2023Renewal
    Identified several deficiencies related to personnel policy receipts, resident assessment plans, resident care agreements, and resident records.
    • R 400.14207Required personnel policies
    • R 400.14301Assessment plan; health care appraisal; resident admission criteria; resident care agreement; physician's instructions
    • R 400.14301Resident care agreement; annual review
    • R 400.14316Resident records
    14 Jan 2008Initial
    Identified substantial compliance with licensing rules and issued a temporary license with a maximum capacity of six.

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