Pricing ranges from
    $4,101 – 4,921/month

    Deering Community Living

    18700 Deering St, Livonia, MI 48152
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Compassionate, clean, attentive home care

    I had a great tour and felt comfortable placing my mom here - the home is clean, sunny and truly home-like. Pavel, Irena and the compassionate staff accommodated her dietary/tube-feeding needs, gave attentive daily updates, and helped my mom settle quickly; I highly recommend their warm, hands-on care.

    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
    • Medication management

    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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.93·(28)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • home-like, small-house environment
    • compassionate and attentive caregiving
    • consistent staffing with daily updates
    • easy access to physician and nursing communication
    • home-cooked meals with dietary accommodations
    • fresh produce available from on-site garden
    • flexible visitation policies (including during infection-control periods)
    • licensed assisted‑living operation with monthly doctor visits
    • clean, sunny resident rooms
    • prompt response to medical changes and hospital transport

    Cons

    • inconsistent family communication and notification practices
    • inconsistent personal‑care and hygiene practices
    • variable staff professionalism and conduct
    • medication‑management and medication‑communication gaps
    • transfer and mobility‑assist safety gaps
    • billing and refund policy disputes and payment pressure
    • limited structured activity programming beyond gardening
    • space and layout constraints (small bathrooms and room sizes)
    • safety hazards from furnishings and area rugs
    • capacity limitations and frequent full occupancy

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews reflect a facility that operates as a small, licensed assisted‑living home with a strong emphasis on family‑style caregiving. Many families described a warm, home‑like atmosphere with clean, sunny rooms and personalized attention from a consistent core staff. Strengths cited repeatedly include compassionate caregivers who provide daily updates, accessible medical communication with a physician and nurse, monthly doctor visits, and home‑cooked meals with accommodations for dietary needs and access to fresh garden produce. The setting and staffing model appear to suit residents who benefit from a smaller, more personal environment and hands‑on caregivers.

    Care quality and staff behavior emerge as mixed but prominent themes. Positive accounts emphasize attentive, proactive care, prompt medical escalation and transport when needed, and staff who form familial relationships with residents. Conversely, there are repeated notes of inconsistent communication with families, unanswered medication questions, and variability in staff tone and professionalism — including reports of shouting and unprofessional conduct. Several comments point to uneven personal‑care practices and delays in assistance with mobility or daily tasks. A few reviews included allegations of injury during transfers and disputes over refund handling; these are individual concerns that families should clarify directly with management.

    Dining and activities were frequently praised for homemade meals, dietary accommodations, and residents who enjoyed the food. The presence of an on‑site garden and meals prepared in a family style were described positively. At the same time, there are operational gaps: meal preparation is centralized, communal dining is not always emphasized, and some families reported not being notified when a resident stopped eating. Activity programming appears modest and seasonal — gardening is available and valued, but structured activities beyond that are limited.

    Facility and safety observations are similarly mixed. The home is generally described as clean and welcoming, but reviewers raised practical safety and space issues: small bathrooms and standard‑sized rooms can limit mobility; clutter and large area rugs create tripping or walker hazards; and the presence of multiple buildings and kitchen locations raised questions about layout safety. Prospective residents should assess room and bathroom dimensions and identify potential fall hazards during a tour.

    Management and administrative practices drew both praise and concern. Some families found owners and managers flexible and communicative, while others cited aggressive billing practices, pressure around payments, and disputed refunds. Directions and expectations around care, transfers, and finances were described as unclear by some families. The facility also operates with limited capacity and may be full at times, which can complicate transitions in the event of an emergency.

    Overall, this facility appears to offer a supportive, family‑oriented option with strong strengths in personalized caregiving and home‑style meals. However, recurring operational issues — notably inconsistent family communication, variable personal‑care practices, medication‑communication gaps, transfer safety, and billing/contract clarity — warrant careful inquiry. Families considering this home should request specific policies on transfers and mobility assistance, medication management and notification procedures, staffing ratios and turnover, activity programming, and written billing/refund terms before making placement decisions.

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    Location

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    Deering Community Living is located at 18700 Deering St, Livonia, MI, 48152.

    About Deering Community Living

    Deering Street Community Living & Respite is a dedicated senior care and respite center situated in Livonia, Michigan. This caring facility specializes in providing supportive, 24-hour assistance for men and women who are no longer able to live independently. The highly trained staff at Deering Street Community Living & Respite creates a welcoming environment where residents receive attentive, personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs. The team is passionate about fostering a sense of community and belonging, ensuring that every resident feels valued and comfortable.

    In addition to long-term residential care, Deering Street Community Living & Respite also serves individuals requiring short-term assistance. The respite care program is designed for those recovering from medical procedures, offering a safe and nurturing setting to heal before returning home. The staff is well-versed in assisting with recovery, providing not only medical support but also emotional encouragement throughout the process. This flexibility ensures that both residents seeking ongoing care and those needing temporary help find support and reassurance during their stay.

    The interior spaces at Deering Street Community Living & Respite are thoughtfully arranged to maximize both comfort and accessibility. Residents have access to common areas designed for socializing and relaxation, fostering meaningful connections. The staff encourages engagement through daily routines and gentle activities, helping residents maintain a sense of purpose. Families can rely on Deering Street Community Living & Respite to provide dignity, kindness, and a high standard of care in a secure and homelike environment. Each day at Deering Street Community Living & Respite is guided by compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life for every individual.

    People often ask...

    Deering Community Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,101 per month.

    Deering Community Living offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

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    The full address for this community is 18700 Deering St, Livonia, MI 48152.

    No, Deering Community Living 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 numberAS820418842
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Small Group Home (capacity 1-6)
    License classRegular
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeMagdalena Buzle
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's, Developmentally Disabled, Mentally Ill, Physically Handicapped
    EffectiveMay 20th, 2025
    ExpiresMay 19th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    20

    Years

    09 May 2025Renewal
    Observed substantial compliance with applicable rules; renewal approved.
    06 Dec 2024Initial
    Concluded substantial compliance with licensing requirements and issued a temporary license for a capacity of 6 residents.
    23 Aug 2024Renewal
    Confirmed substantial compliance with applicable licensing statutes and rules.
    11 Nov 2006Initial
    Found substantial compliance with licensing rules and issued a temporary license for four residents.

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