Cranbrook Tower Apartments

Cranbrook Tower Apartments in Ann Arbor's Pittsfield Lodi neighborhood has 202 apartments, with one- and two-bedroom floor plans for seniors age 62 and older or people with disabilities, and folks can pick what suits them best since they also offer city and neighborhood views from the balconies, and the building itself has been around since 1980, with seven stories and over 208,000 square feet of space, which adds plenty of room for residents. Residents can expect independent living with maintenance-free units, resort-style features, and social activities, but there's also assisted living support like help with daily activities, meals, personal care, and medication management, so people can feel supported whatever their needs, and if someone just needs a break or short-term stay, there's respite care as well. The apartments come with in-unit washers and dryers, air conditioning, high-speed internet, modern kitchens with refrigerators, and on-site parking, and the place is smoke-free, which plenty of folks appreciate, and they let residents have some pets, though they keep things pretty clear about small animals fitting best. The grounds have mature trees and quiet lanes for a relaxed feel, plus there's a community room with an entertainment space and kitchen, a library, computer room, fitness center, and shared laundry for people who want community spaces, and emergency pull cords in units if someone needs help quickly. Folks who live there can use a private online portal with their own code, which means they can pay rent, pick services, manage accounts, join activities, see what's happening, and even save favorites, and the system logs off after a while to keep things private and secure. There's a Service Coordinator on-site full-time and a senior living counselor managing services for residents, plus a waitlist because there are income limits-the rent including utilities can't be over 30 percent of income except for phone and cable cost, and the apartments go to households at or below 50% of area median income, with 30 for seniors and 70 for families. The place is run by GDC-Cranbrook Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC, and developed and managed by Ginosko Development Company and its team, with a focus on providing safe, decent, and affordable housing, and they do let live-in caregivers stay with a doctor's note, aiming for comfort and peace of mind, while keeping the environment friendly and supportive.