American House Somerset is a senior living community located in Troy, Michigan. The facility provides a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care services. American House Somerset is designed to support residents requiring various levels of assistance, including those needing comprehensive help with daily activities and those living with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The community offers a variety of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, fitness programs, a barber/beauty salon, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and organized activities to support residents’ social and physical well-being.
Residents at American House Somerset have access to a wide range of supportive care and medical services. Assisted living encompasses help with daily activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, with full assistance provided if needed. Trained staff are available to assist with medication management, incontinence care, diabetes care, and ambulatory support. For residents requiring specialized attention, the community offers a secured memory care neighborhood, designed specifically to accommodate and support those experiencing memory loss, with features such as secured access, tailored activities, and spaces developed for cognitive stimulation and resident safety. The presence of on-site therapy rooms, optometry, audiology, and podiatry services, along with the acceptance of psychiatric issues, enhances the medical and therapeutic assistance available. Additionally, the facility offers structured programs, such as clubs and communities, yoga and chair yoga classes, and fitness programs to promote wellness and engagement.
The community environment is structured to encourage activity and socialization. Amenities include designated indoor and outdoor walking paths, organized group activities, and opportunities for residents to participate in various clubs and communal events. Therapy spaces are available for those requiring rehabilitative or ongoing therapy services. Staff members communicate with families and residents to address needs and promote well-being, and language support is available in English.
Transportation services at American House Somerset include complimentary transportation and transportation available at cost, which are intended to support residents in attending medical appointments, running errands, or participating in off-site activities. These services are designed to help ensure residents maintain their independence and can access necessary health care or social events outside the community.
Feedback from residents and families acknowledges the facility’s attractive, clean, and spacious environment, with many people expressing appreciation for the well-maintained surroundings and variety of offered activities. The staff are frequently described as kind, compassionate, and responsive, with recent improvements noted in caregiver attentiveness and medication management. Positive communication with the care team and a range of social activities are highlighted as strengths. However, some concerns are reported regarding inconsistent staff engagement—particularly in memory care—leading to delays in assistance. Dining services have received mixed reviews: while menu options have expanded, families note issues with long wait times, missing menu items, and meal delivery errors. Some concerns about the level and consistency of care provided, especially related to basic needs and memory care techniques, are stated. While many find the staff supportive and the setting engaging, feedback suggests continued focus on staff training, basic care consistency, and dining experience improvement would further benefit residents. As of mid-2024, American House Somerset remains focused on personalized care within a supportive community setting, without major recent changes to its service offerings.
Costs at this community start at $4,940 and range up to $7,490. The average price in the community is $5,630, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,029. 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.