Autumn House Bloomfield Hills

Autumn House Bloomfield Hills is a small, intimate senior living community on Telegraph Road where independent living and assisted living share one building and one daily rhythm. Residents each have a private residence of their own, and the community describes its living spaces as refined and designed with comfort in mind, so the setting feels closer to a well kept home than to an institution. Independent living at the community suits people who want to leave behind the upkeep of a house while keeping their own routines, their own furnishings and the freedom to come and go as they please.

A private residence gives each person a place to close the door and rest, and the shared spaces nearby offer company whenever a resident feels like stepping out and seeing familiar faces during the day. Because the building is intimate in scale, residents tend to recognize one another quickly, and the pace of the day stays calm and unhurried from the first morning through the evening meal. Assisted living is available in the same community for people who need help with daily activities, and the care is delivered with thought and discretion rather than as a visible change in daily life.

Concierge-level care providers are available when they are needed, which allows a person to stay in familiar surroundings and age in place instead of moving to a different building when needs grow. Couples whose needs differ, or friends who live on the same hallway, can remain close to one another even when one of them begins to receive more support than the other. Meals are a central part of the day at Autumn House Bloomfield Hills, and the community puts real weight on dining as a time for gathering.

Sitting down at the table with neighbors gives the day a dependable shape, creates easy opportunities for conversation and helps newer residents get to know the people they will pass in the hallways, which is often one of the most welcome parts of moving into a smaller community. The same dining spaces also give families a natural place to share a meal with a loved one whenever they visit, which keeps traditions such as a Sunday lunch easy to continue.

A daily program of activities is designed to keep residents engaged without making any of it required. The community highlights opportunities to explore the arts, attend lectures and stay active, and it arranges curated outings around Bloomfield Hills so that residents can enjoy the surrounding area without planning the trip themselves. An art installation experience adds a cultural thread to life inside the building, giving residents something to look at, talk about and return to over time.

Lectures and arts programming give residents who enjoy learning a reason to look forward to the week, while the active living offerings give those who like to move a regular way to do so. Residents who prefer quieter days can choose their own pace and join an event only when it appeals to them. The wheelchair accessibility noted by the community means that people who use mobility equipment can take part in meals and gatherings, and pets are welcome, which matters a great deal to people who do not want to leave a longtime companion behind when they downsize.

The community sits on Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills, in the heart of Oakland County, within reach of nearby restaurants, shops and professional offices. Family members traveling from surrounding Oakland County cities can reach the community without a long trip, and residents who still drive can run errands on their own schedule. For hospital care, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak is about 5 miles away, and Trinity Health Oakland Hospital is about 4 miles to 5 miles from the community.

Families who want to see how the dining, the activities and the private residences feel in person can arrange a visit and ask how care is added when a resident's needs change.