Birchwood Estates of Ann Arbor is an assisted living community located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The facility is designed to provide residential care to older adults who benefit from support with activities of daily living in a smaller, home-like environment. Birchwood Estates offers private and semi-private accommodations, communal dining, and a range of on-site amenities tailored to promote comfort and safety for its residents.
The community delivers a spectrum of care and medical support services. Residents with diabetes have access to monitoring and management assistance, including support with medication administration and nutrition considerations. Vision care and hearing services coordinate with external professionals and support maintenance of prescribed devices, such as glasses and hearing aids. Medication management encompasses both dispensing and monitoring, while staff provide full assistance with activities of daily living—bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility—according to each individual's needs and care plan.
Memory care is available in a separate, dedicated wing, providing added security and staffing to address the unique requirements of residents with cognitive impairment. However, recent resident and family feedback suggests that the facility is best suited to individuals with mild to moderate memory loss and may not be fully equipped for advanced dementia or severe incontinence cases. Ambulatory and incontinence care services include supervision, hygiene support, and personalized care adjustments to maintain resident well-being.
Additional medical and support offerings at Birchwood Estates include dental and podiatry services through visiting specialists, as well as routine hearing and vision screenings. Laundry and dry cleaning are provided, along with in-house massage therapy for relaxation and comfort. The facility emphasizes aging in place, aiming to adapt services as residents' care requirements change over time, within the limits of staff capabilities.
Transportation services at Birchwood Estates are available for both medical and non-medical purposes. Complimentary transportation covers routine local appointments and outings, while additional transportation can be arranged at a cost for other needs, such as specialty medical visits or personal errands. These transportation options help support residents’ independence and access to necessary off-site services.
Reviews from residents and families highlight the attentiveness and compassion shown by staff, the benefits of a clean environment, and personalized daily support, particularly for those whose care needs align with the facility’s service scope. Families often express a sense of reassurance regarding their loved ones’ safety and daily care, especially when the needs are not highly complex. Nonetheless, there are reports of challenges related to handling advanced dementia, incontinence care, and, at times, medication management, often connected to staff levels and communication during transitions. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to assess individual needs to ensure an appropriate care fit.
Costs at this community start at $3,813 and range up to $7,665. The average price in the community is $5,739, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,038. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
