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Chelsea Retirement Community

805 W Middle St, Chelsea, MI

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

★ 4.03 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Chelsea Retirement Community

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Family and resident feedback

4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

5 start community, exceptional care.

We needed more care and we got a bed at Chelsea. She has been here since March in the memory care unit and we are very happy! They take great care of her here:) 5 on all categories! We are soooo thankful we got her in here! My mom is getting the best care in a wonderful environment:)

Verified ReviewFamily/friendMemory Care

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Critical

Very Disappointing

What CRC/Towsley was and what it is today is vastly different. The few (non agency) staff, 1 staff to 12 or more residents, are overworked and stressed to the degree of harm to residents. Sadly too many family members drop their loved one off trusting the standard of care that was advertised and do not come in often to observe and hold CRC accountable for the large amount of money it takes in for each Memory Care resident. Though the idea of neighborhoods may have been nice, the residents are locked in these terrib…

Memory Care

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 1.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 1.0 / 5
Care Services: 1.0 / 5
Activities: 1.0 / 5
Staff: 1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 2.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Caring staff!!

My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over the top.

Verified ReviewFamily/friendMemory Care

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator: Not yet resolved
Public price status: Not publicly found
Last source check: August 17, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

Private Dining Room
Café or Bistro
Guest Meals
Low / No Sodium
Room Service
Meals Provided
Special Dining Programs
Restaurant Style Dining
No Sugar
Professional Chef
International Cuisine
Gluten-free

Health & wellness

Medication Management
Non-Ambulatory Care
Diabetic Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services
Memory Care
Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

Resident Parking Available
Complimentary Transportation
Uncovered Parking
Transportation at Cost
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Housekeeping
Beautician
Laundry Service / Drycleaning
English

Activities & engagement

Reminiscence Programs
Activities Off-site
Activities On-site
Community Service Programs
Devotional Activities On-Site
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Wine Tasting
Holiday Parties
Wii Bowling
Live Well Programs
Happy Hour
Other Religious Services
BBQs or Picnics
Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
Birthday Parties
Intergenerational Programs
Trivia Games
Sensory-based Programs
Karaoke
Stretching Classes
Day Trips and Outings
Yoga / Chair Yoga
Cooking Classes
Water Aerobics
Live Dance or Theater Performances
Live Musical Performances
Gardening Club
Brain fitness / Dakim
Art Classes
Catholic Services
Pet-focused Programs

Outdoor spaces

Meeting Room
Outdoor Common Areas
Library
Barber Shop
TV Lounge
Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
Indoor Common Areas
Beauty Salon
Outside Patio
Central Fireplace
Computer or Media Center
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Arts and Crafts Center
Game Room
Movie or Theater Room
Piano or Organ
Jacuzzi
Raised Garden Beds
Golf Course or Putting Green

Apartment & room features

Cable or Satellite TV
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Air Conditioned
Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Ground Floor Units
Bath Tubs
Kitchenette
Handicap Accessible
Full kitchen
Fireplaces

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 17, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

Chelsea Retirement Community

About Chelsea Retirement Community

4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews

5 start community, exceptional care.

Very Disappointing

Caring staff!!

What we know from public sources

Amenities and services

Meals & dining

Health & wellness

Services & convenience

Activities & engagement

Outdoor spaces

Apartment & room features

Inspection and quality records

Questions to confirm with the community

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