Susie’s House is an Adult Foster Care home located in Detroit, Michigan, dedicated to providing compassionate, affordable, and supportive long-term care for adults ages 18 and older. The dedicated team at Susie’s House creates a home-like environment tailored for residents who are unable to maintain independent living due to medical or psychiatric diagnoses or a lack of family and caregiver support. The emphasis at Susie’s House is on maintaining dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging for all residents, while fostering an environment that is nurturing and conducive to both independence and personal growth.
A wide range of care and support services are available for residents at Susie’s House. Residents receive supervision and protection as well as personal care and assistance with a variety of daily activities. The staff supports each individual with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal mobility, grooming and hygiene, dressing, eating, transferring from bed or chair, and toileting. The home also provides help with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), including cleaning rooms, doing laundry, managing money, shopping, using transportation, writing letters, making telephone calls, managing appointments, administering medications, as well as encouraging recreation and leisure activities. Meal preparation features nutritious options, and residents benefit from convenient amenities like laundry services and computer and internet access.
Susie’s House is proud to offer programs tailored for individuals with serious mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, dementia, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as for geriatrics and those in need of support with independent living. Programs are designed to help each resident achieve their highest possible level of health, skill development, and independence, while also strengthening their self-esteem and sense of dignity. Residents may participate in educational opportunities such as computer skills, health and safety education, and communication training, all of which help promote autonomy and confidence in daily life.
Situated just two miles from some of Detroit’s most vibrant attractions—including the River Walk, Belle Isle, Greektown, and Downtown—Susie’s House offers ample opportunities for community integration and engagement. The care philosophy recognizes the importance of social, recreational, and community activities in building a rich and fulfilled life. The team at Susie’s House is committed to working closely with each resident to honor their hopes, dreams, and vision for a life well-lived, helping them integrate into the greater community whenever possible. Through thoughtful care and personalized service, Susie’s House provides a stable foundation for adults needing long-term support, while nurturing independence and personal well-being in a welcoming, affordable, and compassionate setting.
