American House Management LLC

Founder-Operated Senior Living in Southeast Michigan

American House Management LLC operates six senior living communities across the Detroit metropolitan area, offering active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Michigan. These communities, located in Dearborn Heights, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Sterling Heights, and Westland, were founded in 1979 by J. Robert (Bob) Gillette, who pioneered the American House concept of affordable, family-operated senior housing. Assisted living, memory care, and hospice services at these communities are generally provided through trusted third-party partners rather than directly by on-site licensed staff, and residents can typically remain in the same apartment as their needs change over time.

Visit the official American House Michigan website to learn more about these communities.

Company at a Glance

●       Headquarters: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

●       Founded: 1979, by J. Robert (Bob) Gillette

●       Current leadership: J. Robert Gillette, Founder

●       Approximate portfolio size: 6 communities

●       States served: Michigan

●       Care and lifestyle options: Active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care

●       Official website: americanhousemi.com

Senior Living and Care Options

Care levels vary by community. Depending on the location, options may include:

●       Active adult and independent living, with a maintenance-free lifestyle

●       Independent living with assistance, generally coordinated through a trusted third-party home care provider

●       Memory care, currently offered at the Elmwood (Rochester Hills) and Farmington Hills communities

●       Respite stays, including an in-house respite recovery program at some communities

●       Hospice care, provided through third-party partners

Not every community offers every service; memory care, for example, is not available portfolio-wide. Families should confirm current care levels, which services are provided directly versus through a third-party partner, and availability with the specific community. Families can also review active adult living, independent living, assisted living, and memory care options near them on Senior Care Finder.

What Makes American House Management LLC Different?

The Original Founder's Communities

These six Michigan communities are tied directly to J. Robert (Bob) Gillette, who founded the American House concept in 1979 in Westland, Michigan, and pioneered a model of affordable senior housing at a time when few dedicated options existed. Publicly available business filings associate these communities' individual ownership entities with Gillette directly, distinct from other, larger companies that have also used the American House name over the years.

A Lighter-Touch Model Using Trusted Third-Party Care Partners

Rather than directly employing licensed assisted living or hospice staff at every community, American House Michigan generally coordinates those services through third-party home care and hospice partners. The company frames this as allowing residents to age in place in the same apartment even as their needs increase, while relying on specialized outside partners for clinical and personal care services.

Single-Story, Ranch-Style Community Design

Several communities, including Dearborn Heights, feature single-story apartments and ranch-style villa units rather than multi-story buildings, which the company positions as easier to navigate for residents with mobility concerns.

Life at an American House Community

Because these communities emphasize independent living with optional outside support, day-to-day life centers on a maintenance-free lifestyle. Depending on the community, residents may find:

●       Studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, including ranch-style villas at some locations

●       Scheduled activities such as games, arts and crafts, and entertainment

●       Coordination with third-party home care, hospice, and memory care providers as needs change

●       An in-house respite recovery program at some communities

Because assisted living and hospice services are generally delivered through outside partners rather than the community itself, families should ask specifically which organization would provide any additional care a resident might need, and how that coordination works in practice.

What Residents and Families Say

Ratings for individual communities on Senior Care Finder are fairly consistent across the portfolio, generally ranging from 4.0 to 4.3 out of 5. Recurring positive themes in available feedback include friendly, attentive staff, clean and well-kept communities, and a genuine sense of community among residents. As with any multi-location portfolio, experience can vary by community and over time, so families should review ratings and comments for the specific location they are considering rather than assuming a uniform experience across all six communities.

Leadership

J. Robert (Bob) Gillette founded American House in 1979 after identifying an unmet need for dedicated senior housing while working in healthcare in the early 1970s. Public business records associate Gillette directly with the entities operating these six Michigan communities. The company's consumer-facing website describes itself as family-operated but does not list a current executive team or leadership titles beyond crediting Gillette as founder.

Visit the official American House Michigan website for current company information, since no separate leadership directory is available.

Recent News, Growth, and Recognition

A thorough search did not locate independent news coverage, acquisitions, awards, or other verifiable developments specific to these six Michigan communities within the past 24 months. The company's own website publishes general senior-living educational articles (on topics such as seasonal health tips and downsizing) rather than company news, awards, or growth announcements. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American House Management LLC? American House Management LLC operates six senior living communities in the Detroit metropolitan area of Michigan, providing active adult living, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care.

Where is American House Management LLC headquartered? The company is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Who founded American House? American House was founded in 1979 by J. Robert (Bob) Gillette.

How many communities does American House Management LLC operate? Senior Care Finder's listing shows 6 communities, all located in Michigan.

Where are American House's communities located? Communities are located in Dearborn Heights, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills (two communities), Sterling Heights, and Westland, Michigan.

Is this the same company as other American House-branded communities I've seen elsewhere? Not necessarily. Other organizations have also used the American House name for senior living communities outside this specific six-community Michigan portfolio, including a larger, separately operated company with communities in multiple states. Families should confirm which specific company operates any community they are considering, regardless of shared branding.

What care options does American House Management LLC offer? Depending on the community, options include active adult living, independent living, assisted living (generally through third-party partners), memory care, respite care, and hospice (through third-party partners).

Does every community offer memory care? No. Memory care is currently offered only at the Elmwood (Rochester Hills) and Farmington Hills communities. Families should confirm current care levels with the specific community.

What do reviews say about American House communities? Ratings across the six communities are fairly consistent, generally ranging from 4.0 to 4.3 out of 5 on Senior Care Finder, with recurring themes of friendly staff and well-kept communities.

How can someone find a community or schedule a tour? Families can search these communities on Senior Care Finder or contact a specific property directly through its Senior Care Finder listing to ask about availability and schedule a tour.

Explore American House Communities

Choosing a senior living community is a personal decision shaped by care needs, location, and budget. View American House Management LLC communities on Senior Care Finder to compare individual locations, care options, and reviews.

Services, care levels, and third-party care partners vary by location, so families are encouraged to compare communities, confirm current details directly, and visit in person before making a final decision.

American House Management LLC is a paid Senior Care Finder partner. Partner status does not replace the need for families to independently evaluate individual communities, services, pricing, licensing information, and recent reviews.

Company information, leadership details, programs, recognition, and news were reviewed using publicly available sources. Information last reviewed July 2026.