Home Is More Than a Place — It’s Community

Why Choose Jewish Senior Life?

Home is built through community. At Jewish Senior Life, our independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities are shaped by friendship, compassion, and shared purpose. As a nonprofit organization open to people of all faiths and beliefs, we believe everyone deserves to feel supported, valued, and truly at home.

Independent Living

JSL’s independent living communities in West Bloomfield and Oak Park are designed to promote independence, connection, and convenience with thoughtful, easy-living amenities.

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Assisted Living

At our two welcoming locations, our experienced team provides individualized support, from personal care to medication management and housekeeping, helping make every day easier while strengthening your independence.

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Memory Care

We offer compassionate, specialized care for older adults with memory-related conditions, providing a safe, family-like environment with round-the-clock care support and enriching daily programs.

Schedule a tour of our facility today.
Schedule a tour of our facility today.

Testimonials

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“From the staff to everybody in this building, everybody is very friendly. It’s just a nice place to live. Wonderful people.”

– Michael Anspach, JSL Resident

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“I’m so thrilled to tell you about Live and Learn. The residents have responded with such enthusiasm to the promise of lifelong learning.”

– Wendy Handler, Community Project Consultant at Meer Apartments.

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“The social experience here is just, I can’t even tell you, it’s magnificent. It’s just fantastic. I’m grateful to be here.”

– Ruthe Levy, JSL Resident

Our nonprofit mission puts residents first.

Jewish Senior Life nurtures a sense of community and enriches the lives of older adults by supporting Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit and other vital initiatives.

Rooted in Jewish values and a commitment to celebrating life, our foundation ensures that seniors receive compassionate care, engaging programs, and a warm, supportive environment. Your generosity helps us continue this mission, creating meaningful connections, enhancing well-being, and making a lasting impact for generations to come.

Join us at event, it’s an experience you won’t forget and you’ll see our mission in action.  Or simply make a donation and become part of the legacy that is JSL. 

Eight Over Eighty

Jewish Senior Life’s Eight Over Eighty fundraiser is our community’s premier celebration honoring older adults. Since 1993, the event has honored eight remarkable people in our community, each 80 years of age or older, with The Tikkun Olam Award for helping to “Repair Our World.” This coveted honor is the most prestigious award for older adults in our community.

Bessie Spector zl Oldest Jewish Americans

Join us for a heartwarming tradition honoring our community’s most cherished elders! The Bessie Spector zl Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration is an annual gathering for those 95 and older, bringing together friends, family, and generations of community members for a joyful afternoon filled with delicious food, entertainment, and special recognition for our honorees.

FRIENDS of JSL is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults by engaging residents and community members in volunteerism, outreach, and fundraising in accordance with Jewish values, while providing funding to support diverse programming for JSL residents.

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Our CEO, Nancy Heinrich, offers a personal perspective on how our nonprofit community enriches the lives of older adults through compassion, care, and connection.

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Our CEO, Nancy Heinrich, offers a personal perspective on how our nonprofit community enriches the lives of older adults through compassion, care, and connection.

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Jewish Senior Life provides equal housing opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability (handicap), familial status, without regard to actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, or source of income. Read our Non-Discrimination Policy.

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