St. Joseph’s Village, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a senior living community offering both assisted living and independent living options. The facility provides housing arrangements designed to support varying levels of independence, with assisted living services available for residents needing daily support and independent living options for those capable of managing most activities on their own. St. Joseph’s Village includes a range of amenities such as common spaces for social gatherings, a dining area, and opportunities for fitness and wellness activities.
Care and medical support services at St. Joseph’s Village cover a broad spectrum of needs. The community offers incontinence care, with staff trained to provide both scheduled and as-needed assistance. Ambulatory care is structured to help residents maintain or improve their mobility, and access to a therapy room allows for physical and occupational therapy support as required. Medication management services are available, with staff responsible for the safe administration, monitoring, and documentation of residents’ prescribed treatments. RX services ensure that prescription needs are filled and managed effectively. The community also provides diabetes care, including monitoring of blood glucose and dietary support, as well as podiatry services for ongoing foot health. Residents can visit an on-site barber and beauty salon for grooming and personal care, and a variety of fitness and wellness programs are offered, including yoga and chair yoga, to meet varying physical abilities. For those requiring help with daily activities, staff can provide full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
Transportation at St. Joseph’s Village is available for both medical and non-medical purposes. Complimentary transportation services are provided for appointments, shopping, and other scheduled outings, while additional transportation can be arranged at cost for destinations or times not covered by the standard service. This allows residents to attend medical appointments, participate in leisure activities, and maintain connections within the community and surrounding area.
Resident and family reviews of St. Joseph’s Village present a varied yet generally positive perspective. Many comment on the friendliness, kindness, and attentiveness of the staff, noting efforts to ensure both residents and their families feel comfortable and secure. Cleanliness of the facility and room sizes are often mentioned as positive features, along with food quality and a variety of in-house activities. Some staff members receive individual recognition for their caring and responsive approaches. However, there are also concerns about the promptness of staff responsiveness—issues such as delays in answering call lights, communication between shifts, and follow-through on care directives when physician orders are not present. Independent living accommodations are noted as less suitable for those needing higher levels of support, with some families stating that certain medical issues, such as falls, were not addressed quickly enough. A minority of reviews describe dissatisfaction with aspects of the environment, activities, and care. Nonetheless, most reviewers recognize ongoing efforts by the facility to hire additional nursing staff and acknowledge a strong community atmosphere, particularly for those residents who are largely independent but appreciate the benefits of a supportive setting.
Costs at this community start at $1,895 and range up to $8,455. The average price in the community is $5,175, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,770. 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.