American House Somerset

American House Somerset is an assisted living and memory care community on Livernois Road in Troy, Michigan, where landscaped gardens, courtyards and walking paths surround the building and give residents places to spend time outdoors. Cozy common areas are spread through the interior so residents can settle in with a book, a conversation or a game, and the shared spaces sit close to the apartments so getting around stays comfortable.

The setting suits residents who enjoy a mix of quiet corners and lively gathering rooms, and the grounds give visiting family members a pleasant place to take a stroll together after a meal or an afternoon activity. Assisted living apartments come as studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, which leaves room for residents to bring their own furniture and keep a familiar routine. Housekeeping and laundry services take care of the household chores, so more of each day is free for the things people enjoy.

Help with bathing, dressing and other daily activities, medication reminders and meal assistance are provided according to what each person needs, and physical therapy is part of the support available. Meals are served in a restaurant-style dining room where residents can sit down with neighbors and friends at a table set for conversation. A bistro offers a more casual spot for a coffee, a snack or a visit with family, and it gives the day a relaxed gathering place outside of regular meal times.

Having both settings in the same building means a resident can choose between a full meal and something light depending on the day. Families who join for a meal find a familiar, comfortable room in which to catch up on the week, and residents who need help eating receive meal assistance from the care team so every meal stays enjoyable. A calendar of daily activities, festive events and scheduled outings keeps the week varied, and transportation is available for group trips as well as personal appointments.

The activity room has games, puzzles and a kitchen for baking and other hands-on projects, while a movie theater, a library and a game room with billiards give residents several quiet or social options. Outdoors, a putting green and the garden paths offer gentle exercise, and the fitness center and a business center with Wi-Fi and computers round out the shared spaces for residents who want to stay active or keep up with relatives.

For residents who need a more supportive setting, the Living Well memory care neighborhood serves people living with dementia in a licensed, secure environment with around-the-clock assistance. The memory care neighborhood has 32 beds and offers studio and shared suite floor plans, so families can choose between private space and a shared arrangement. Life-enrichment programs guide the day at a comfortable pace, and the secure layout lets residents move about freely and safely within their own part of the building.

The memory care neighborhood also draws on the same dining, activity and amenity offerings found across the community, so residents have access to the same comfortable surroundings as everyone else in the building. Pets are welcome at the community, which means a long-time companion can often move along with its owner and keep daily life feeling familiar. Short-term respite stays are also available for people who need a temporary place to recover, to try out the community, or to give a family caregiver a break.

An on-site beauty salon and barber shop add everyday convenience, since a haircut can be part of the weekly routine without leaving the building. The same is true for a quiet hour in the library or a walk through the courtyard after lunch, which gives each day an easy and familiar rhythm. The community sits in Troy, in the northern suburbs of Detroit, and the surrounding area includes Somerset Collection, a well-known shopping center, along with a range of restaurants that make shopping trips and meals out easy for families who visit.

Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital is the closest emergency department for medical needs, and neighboring cities such as Birmingham, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills and Sterling Heights are within a short drive for visitors coming from across Oakland and Macomb counties.