Semi-Independent Apartment Living in Southfield
Our semi-independent apartment program lets people recovering from brain injury live in their own apartment on our Southfield campus, with support and therapy close at hand.
What is Semi-Independent Apartment Living?
Semi-independent apartment living is a step between full residential care and living on your own. A person has their own apartment and takes on more of daily life, such as routines, chores and personal responsibilities, while a rehabilitation team remains available for support, supervision and therapy as needed.
Irvine opened the Lahser Campus in Southfield in 1999, bringing outpatient and semi-independent apartment programs together in one facility. Patients who reside there can receive therapy in their own semi-independent apartment, so new skills are practiced in the same space where they will be used.
This kind of program is typically considered when someone no longer needs the level of support of a residential setting but is not yet ready, or not yet safe, to live fully independently. The amount of support is matched to the person and can change over time.
Who may benefit
- People ready for more independence than a residential setting provides
- Those who manage some daily tasks well but still need support with others
- People working toward living on their own or returning home
- Those who benefit from therapy in a real home setting
- Families looking for a safe step between residential care and independence
What to Expect
- Your own apartment on the Lahser Campus in Southfield
- Therapy that can be delivered in your own apartment
- Support matched to your needs and adjusted as independence grows
- Outpatient and apartment programs in the same facility
- Access to Irvine's multi-disciplinary team
Our Approach to Semi-Independent Living
Initial Assessment
The team looks at which daily tasks a person manages well and where support is still needed, such as medications, meals, money, scheduling or safety.
Personalized Plan
Goals focus on the skills needed for the next step, and the plan sets out what support the team will provide and what the resident will take on.
Ongoing Support
As skills grow, support can be reduced. If needs increase, the plan can be adjusted, drawing on Irvine's continuum of rehabilitation and residential services.
Benefits
Real-World Practice
Skills are practiced in your own living space, where they will actually be used.
Independence With Support
Residents take on more of daily life while support remains close by.
Therapy at Home
Patients who reside on the Lahser Campus can receive therapy in their own semi-independent apartment.
Room to Grow
Support can be adjusted up or down as needs change.
How It Typically Unfolds
Consultation and Tour
There is no charge for a consultation, and you can schedule a tour to see the apartment setting.
Moving In
The team reviews routines, safety and support needs and sets early goals with the resident.
Building Independence
Residents practice daily living skills with therapy and support, and goals are reviewed regularly.
Next Steps
When ready, the team helps plan the next step, such as living more independently. Every person's timeline is different.
Life on the Lahser Campus
The Lahser Campus at 25700 Lahser Road in Southfield houses outpatient and semi-independent apartment programs, along with administrative offices. Having these programs in one facility makes it easier for residents to stay connected with their therapy team.
Depending on the plan, support may include help with household routines, nursing oversight of prescribed medications, life skill building, leisure activities and case management. The specific support each resident receives is set out in their individual plan.
Common Questions About Semi-Independent Apartment Living
How is semi-independent living different from residential care?
In residential care, more of the day is supported and supervised. In semi-independent apartment living, residents have their own apartment and take on more responsibility, with support available as needed.
Can I receive therapy in my apartment?
Yes. Patients who reside on the Lahser Campus can receive therapy in their own semi-independent apartment.
Is this a permanent living arrangement?
For many people it is a step toward greater independence, but needs and goals differ. The team discusses plans with each resident and family.
Can I see the apartments before deciding?
Yes. Call (248) 415-2500 to schedule a tour. There is no charge for a consultation.
What if more support is needed later?
Irvine offers a continuum of rehabilitation and residential services, so the plan can be adjusted if needs change.
Ready to Learn About Semi-Independent Apartment Living?
Call (248) 415-2500 to ask questions or schedule a tour of the Lahser Campus in Southfield.
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