Sumby Senior Housing sits at 240 Visger Road, right in the heart of River Rouge, MI, and serves seniors ages 62 and older with affordable, one-bedroom apartments all set inside a three-story smoke-free building in a quiet, historic neighborhood where Sumby Hospital used to stand, right by the Lincoln Park and Melvindale area. The place has 55 units, all with accessible features that help with security and convenience, so residents can feel safe and get around easily, and they can count on things like cable-ready apartments, a laundry room on-site, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and a gated, well-lit parking lot with a security system. Sumby Senior Housing is part of a larger network of senior communities and offers independent living, respite care, assisted living, and support for memory care needs, with trained staff and full-time activity directors right there to help out and make the place welcoming.
The building has several spots where people can gather, like a comfortable sitting area, a big community room with a large screen TV, a landscaped courtyard, and an outdoor patio for spending time with neighbors, while a library gives everyone a quiet space to relax or read, and a beauty salon is available to help folks feel refreshed. There's a lively social scene-residents have field trips, group activities, a weekly Walmart bus pickup, and outings planned by the staff. There are also devotional services onsite for those who'd like spiritual support, and the building is right near hospitals, doctors, grocery stores like Ecorse Market, and some local favorites like Shrimp Hut and Grill Sweet Irene, with bus stops close by for easy travel.
Sumby Senior Housing provides help that goes past day-to-day living, with programs from Volunteers of America Michigan, who offer advocacy and referral services through a Social Services Coordinator, and there's comprehensive support for behavioral and mental health, help for those experiencing homelessness, and disability resources. Housekeeping and building maintenance are included, so the residents don't need to worry there, and everything is designed so seniors can stay as independent as possible, with activities that help everyone feel connected, involved, and able to help themselves.
The facility, built in 2006, keeps track of important property and resident data to stay on top of safety, comfort, and value, tracking rental and occupancy history, apartment features, and upkeep. The one-bedroom apartments are all set up with senior-friendly bathrooms, and the common areas are made for socializing, offering a sense of community that's steady and neighborly. Sumby Senior Housing stands as a steady choice for local seniors looking for affordable, independent living, with support and resources that cover not only day-to-day needs but also health, wellness, and community connection, all in a friendly, carefully maintained setting.
