Connected Living at Kinwell at South Lyon
The right support for this part of the journey
For many families, there comes a time when traditional Assisted Living may no longer feel like enough, yet Memory Care doesn't seem like the right fit.
Maybe you've noticed the small things. A missed appointment here, a repeated question there. They're still the person you've always known, still finding joy in the people and moments they love. But you know something has changed. And knowing what to do next isn't always easy.
That's why we created Connected Living.
Connected Living is a boutique, small-house neighborhood at Kinwell at South Lyon designed for seniors experiencing early memory changes who can still manage much of daily life on their own. It provides the right balance of connection, wellness, and personalized support while helping residents maintain the independence and confidence that remain so important.
Choosing the next step doesn't have to be overwhelming. We're here to help you understand your options and determine what feels right for your loved one.
Questions You May Be Asking
When someone you love begins experiencing early memory changes, it's natural to have questions. You may have already found yourself wondering...
- How much help does my loved one really need today?
- Are these changes simply part of aging, or is it time for a little more support?
- How do I support their independence while making sure they're safe and thriving?
- Which level of care is right for my loved one?
- How do I know when it's time to make a change?
Signs Your Loved One May Benefit from Connected Living
The questions above often begin with small observations. Memory changes rarely happen all at once. They show up in small moments that, over time, start to add up. You might recognize some of these:
One or two of these on their own may simply be part of aging. But if you've been noticing these changes more often, it's worth a conversation.
Let's Talk It Through.
Our family advisors are here to listen, answer your questions, and help you explore your options at your own pace. No pressure. Just guidance.
Life in Connected Living
Life in Connected Living is built around familiarity, companionship, and the comfort of knowing what comes next. For older adults experiencing early signs of memory loss, those predictable rhythms can foster confidence, reduce uncertainty, and help residents continue living each day to the fullest.
What daily life includes:
- Cognitive wellness
- Movement and physical activity
- Social connections
- Familiar routines
- Personalized encouragement and reminders
Because it's not about filling the day. It's about helping residents continue living well.
Designed Small, On Purpose
Connected Living is home to just 14 residents. It's a small-house neighborhood with its own living room, open kitchen, and engagement area. It creates the warmth and familiarity of a family home.
Because the neighborhood is intentionally small, the same dedicated team has more opportunities to build meaningful relationships, recognize subtle changes as they happen, and provide more one-on-one attention. For someone experiencing memory changes, that sense of consistency isn't just comforting. It's grounding.
Finding the Right Level of Support
Each person’s needs are different. Understanding Assisted Living, Connected Living, and Memory Care can help families feel more confident about the next step.
Assisted Living
Designed for older adults who value independence but may benefit from personalized support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and other everyday tasks.
Residents also enjoy social opportunities, wellness programming, dining, and community amenities.
Connected Living
Designed for older adults experiencing early memory changes who continue to manage many aspects of daily life independently.
Connected Living builds on the foundation of Assisted Living by adding:
Memory Care
Designed for individuals in the middle to later stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia who benefit from a secure, highly structured neighborhood and more specialized supervision.
Connected Living is intended for an earlier point in the journey, before that level of support is needed.
Feature | Assisted Living | Connected Living | Memory Care |
|---|---|---|---|
Support with daily activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Restaurant-style dining, | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Proactive wellness check-ins | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Daily engagement, social opportunities & enrichment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Intentional daily structure & cognitive wellness | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Small-house neighborhood | — | ✓ | — |
Team specially trained in memory care | — | ✓ Early-stage focus | ✓ All stages |
Secure neighborhood | — | — | ✓ |
Best suited for | Support with daily living | Early memory changes | Middle to later stages of |
Support That Can Evolve
Because Assisted Living, Connected Living, and Memory Care are all available within Kinwell at South Lyon, support can evolve as a resident’s needs change.
The same team and surroundings can help make future transitions feel more comfortable for residents and their families.
Explore Assisted Living | Explore Memory Care
The Benefits of Connected Living
Families often tell us they're looking for more than care. They're looking for confidence, connection, and peace of mind. Connected Living offers all three through an approach that supports both residents and the people who love them.
For your loved one:
Confidence, every day.
The right balance of support helps residents continue to make choices, enjoy familiar routines, and live with dignity.
Purposeful days.
Structured programming that engages the mind, encourages movement, and nurtures the spirit.
Real connection.
Friendships, shared meals, and a community that knows your name and your story.
Wellness, nourished.
Nutritious meals, medication support, and healthy daily habits that support overall well-being.
A true home.
Private apartments, chef-prepared dining, and the warmth Kinwell is known for.
Care that grows with you.
Our team gets to know each resident personally, adapting care as needs change while helping preserve independence.
For you and your family:
Peace of mind.
No more wondering if your loved one remembered lunch or took their medication.
Your relationship back.
Less time managing care means more time simply being a daughter, a son, a spouse.
Regular communication.
From everyday moments to the things that matter most, we keep you in the loop.
A plan for the future.
With Assisted Living, Connected Living, and Memory Care all under one roof, care evolves as needs do without another move.
A partner in the journey.
Families aren't visitors to the care plan. You're part of it.
You're not in this alone.
Caring for someone you love can feel overwhelming at times. Our team is here to walk alongside you with guidance, reassurance, and support.
Encircle® Care | The Kinwell Promise
Connected Living is guided by Encircle® Care, Kinwell's personalized, holistic approach to care.
We believe the best care begins with truly knowing each resident—their story, routines, preferences, and what matters most to them. Together with the resident, their family, their doctors, and our team, we create a personalized care plan that adapts as needs change and cares for the whole person.
Connection isn't simply part of our name. It's the foundation of how we care. Connected Living extends that philosophy with the right support at the right time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Connected Living is ideal for individuals who are beginning to experience early memory changes, confusion, or difficulty managing daily routines but who are still able to participate in conversations, enjoy social activities, and maintain many aspects of their daily life. It offers additional support beyond traditional Assisted Living without the level of care typically associated with Memory Care.
If your loved one manages most daily tasks but forgetfulness is affecting medications, meals, appointments, or confidence, Connected Living may be the better fit. Every prospective resident receives a wellness assessment before move-in, and our team will recommend the level of care that fits just right.
Yes. Residents do not need to move into Assisted Living first. If our wellness assessment determines that Connected Living is the best fit for their current needs, they can move directly into the neighborhood. Our goal is always to recommend the level of support that best meets each resident where they are today.
Care at Kinwell grows with you. If a resident in Connected Living eventually needs Memory Care, the transition happens within the same community with familiar team members, familiar surroundings, and no disruptive move.
Residents enjoy a private apartment, three chef-prepared restaurant-style meals daily, housekeeping and laundry, daily programming, 24/7 team support, licensed nursing oversight, and Kinwell's full amenities plus the specialized structure and memory wellness programming unique to Connected Living.
Connected Living is $7,650 per month, all-inclusive. One predictable monthly rate covers your private apartment, personalized care plan, wellness oversight, three chef-prepared meals daily, housekeeping, life-enrichment activities, transportation, and 24/7 team support. We're happy to walk you through pricing and payment options, including VA benefits and other resources that many families use.
Let's Find the Right Next Step Together
You do not have to determine the next step alone. Speak with a Kinwell advisor about the changes you are noticing, your family’s needs, and whether Connected Living may be the right fit.
We invite you to visit Kinwell at South Lyon, meet our team, and learn more about Connected Living.
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