American House Meridian

12/01/2025

On Thanksgiving, ABC World News Tonight’s segment captured heartfelt
emotions at an American House Riverview First Responder Luncheon. Following the recent
fire at our Southgate community, our residents had the opportunity to personally thank the
men and women from a dozen local fire and police departments who shepherded them all
to safety.

After a massive blaze burned through their living center, the senior residents and staff of American House in Southgate, Michigan gave back to the heroes who saved their lives.

12/01/2025

🦃 This Thanksgiving, We’re Thankful for Our Amazing Dining Room Servers! 🦃

As our residents enjoy a delicious breakfast to start this special day, we want to recognize the incredible servers who make it all possible. Your kindness, smiles, and dedication create a welcoming atmosphere that feels like family. You don’t just serve meals—you serve joy, comfort, and connection.

Thank you for going above and beyond to make every plate and every moment special.

Today and every day, we are grateful for YOU!

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving filled with warmth and appreciation! 🍂💛

12/01/2025

Making Homemade Christmas Cards!

We’re in full swing of holiday cheer here at American House! Our residents are creating beautiful homemade Christmas cards. We truly have nothing but the best people, and their creativity and kindness make this season extra special!

12/01/2025

🦃 Thankful for Paul This Thanksgiving 🦃

Today, as we celebrate gratitude and togetherness, we want to give a special shout-out to someone who truly makes a difference in our community—Paul, who is working the front desk this Thanksgiving.

Paul, thank you for your dedication and for spending your holiday with us. We appreciate your hard work and the warmth you bring to everyone who walks through our doors. You are a true example of what it means to serve with heart.

12/01/2025

🦃 A Thanksgiving Thank You to The Medical Team 🦃

On this day of gratitude, we want to recognize the extraordinary individuals who are spending their Thanksgiving caring for our residents. While many gather around the table with family and friends, they are here ensuring that every person in our community feels safe, supported, and loved.
Your compassion, professionalism, and dedication make a profound difference—not just today, but every day. You bring comfort, healing, and peace of mind to our residents and their families, and that is something we are deeply thankful for.
This Thanksgiving, we celebrate YOU—the heart of our care. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for making our community a place of warmth and trust. Wishing you moments of joy and gratitude today and always. 🍂💛

12/01/2025

🦃 This Thanksgiving, We’re Grateful for Our Incredible Housekeeping Team! 🦃

As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to give a special shout-out to the amazing individuals who keep our community warm, welcoming, and spotless every day. Our housekeepers are the heart behind the comfort our residents feel—they make our spaces not just clean, but truly feel like home.

Today, we’re extra thankful because these two wonderful team members are here to help us! Your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do to make our community shine.

From all of us—thank you for your commitment and kindness. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂💛

11/28/2025

This week, American House hosted a Friendsgiving event at The Grecian Center in Southgate, Michigan, for previous residents, families, and team members of American House Southgate. It was a joyous celebration filled with smiles, laughter, and (happy) tears! Friends got to embrace once again as conversations and stories filled the air. Not only did residents enjoy food and fellowship, but they went home with an amazing gift basket! Thank you to everyone involved who helped make the holiday season a little brighter for our precious residents 🥰

With so many smiles and touching moments, we're bringing you new posts all weekend long! Happy Thanksgiving weekend!!

11/28/2025

Have a great weekend, American House Families!

11/27/2025

From our to yours, !! �

A heart is a happy heart, and our hearts are happy because we are thankful for you! We also give you permission to eat as much as you want today ��

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, American House Families!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, Dear Friends and Family!

11/26/2025

Beautiful handmade jewelry on sale by Darlene! 💍✨

11/26/2025

Birthday party vibes are in full swing today! 🎉

11/26/2025

Get your groove on with a Zumba session before the big feast!

11/26/2025

Join us in welcoming our new Longevity League members, Bill B. from American House Naples and Shirley C. from American House Southland, who turn 100 this week! , Bill and Shirley!

11/25/2025

Not all heroes wear capes. Our Holiday Heroes are the dedicated team members who selflessly serve our communities every day ... like Tommie of American House Shallowford!

For transforming her community’s culture and teamwork into a shining model for the entire region, Tommie has shown what true leadership looks like. She believes in her team and what they achieve together through collaboration—proving that when a community thrives, its influence reaches far beyond its own walls.

Check back again for our next hero!

11/24/2025

Not all heroes wear capes. Our Holiday Heroes are the dedicated team members who selflessly serve our communities every day ... like Rachel of American House Lebanon!

Not only is Rachel’s pursuit of excellence clearly evident on her own campus, it ripples across her sister communities throughout Tennessee. She is committed to raising standards in her community and beyond, collaborating with other teams and sharing the knowledge of her extensive experience.

Check back again for our next hero!

11/21/2025

Following the American House Village of Rochester Candy Packing event for Soldiers' Angels and first responders, residents had a blast with GM Cares volunteers playing in "Minute to Win It" games! Beyond candy packing, the resident-focused event was all about building connections and having fun. The added bonus of cider and donuts from Yates Cider Mill was the cherry on top!

11/20/2025

Is there such a thing as too much candy!? American House Village of Rochester was proud to join a program that reduces post-Halloween waste and shows love and support to service members and veterans!

118 pounds of candy were generously donated by the Ebeling Elementary School Student Council, with the help of Ebeling families and guided by teachers Kayley Hobbs and Marvin Stuehmer. This candy was shipped to the VA Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania, through Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops. An additional 19 pounds of candy was contributed by volunteers from GM Cares.

Volunteers and residents packed a total of 239 pounds of candy, all donated to the Erie VA Hospital and other first responders! After the job got done, residents and members from GM Cares enjoyed fun "Minute to Win It Cider and Donuts" games and goodies. Come back tomorrow for more on that!

11/19/2025

🧠💜 November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month! Join us in raising awareness about this challenging condition that affects millions. Together, we can promote research, support caregivers, and foster a community of understanding. Share your stories and resources—let's shine a light on Alzheimer's 🌟

At American House, our Living Well Memory Care communities offer individualized care, engaging programs, and compassionate support for residents and families. Learn more about how we’re making a difference: https://www.americanhouse.com/living-well-memory-care

11/18/2025

Teamwork makes the dreamwork! Our final first responders' luncheon post goes out to the teams that made it all happen! From the culinary team making a spectacular lunch for this special event to all the American House teams that came together in the wake of a tragedy, you are truly magical.

"Our region and our teams here in Downriver just mobilized - no signal was sent out, nobody was asked, everybody showed up the night of the fire and was onsite available to help however that looked," said American house Riverview Executive Director Joe D'Angelo. "The days following the fire, I've never felt more fulfilled in my work, and I've never felt more proud in what I do, and I've never been more proud of the team I work with, American House, and all of us at the communities that were involved. I am just so proud of every single person that showed up that night and in the days that followed, who helped."

A huge shoutout to the teams at American House Riverview, American House Southland, , and American House Westland Joy for all of your hard work, dedication, and determination in ensuring all residents have a new home. THANK YOU!!

Make sure to check out the amazing news article from WXYZ News Detroit to hear more stories from first responders and American House residents: https://www.americanhouse.com/blog/southgate-fire-survivors-thank-first-responders-who-saved-their-lives-wxyz-tv

11/17/2025

We promised you more...and here it is!

One of the highlights of the first responders' luncheon last week was seeing everyone come together! Residents had the chance to shake hands, hug, and shed a few tears with their heroes as they personally thanked them for their fearless efforts.

It was also a joy to see Southgate residents, who now live in different sister communities, embrace their American House family again, including staff and fellow residents whom they haven't seen since their safe evacuation.

Thanks again to everyone involved in making this event happen!

Make sure to keep your eyes peeled tomrrow for one more appreciation post, and check out the amazing news article from WXYZ News Detroit to hear more stories from first responders and American House residents: https://www.americanhouse.com/blog/southgate-fire-survivors-thank-first-responders-who-saved-their-lives-wxyz-tv

11/17/2025

Happy Monday! Don't forget, our FREE monthly virtual webinar for caregivers is happening tomorrow! All you have to do is:
1) Scan the QR code below with a mobile device
*Please note that if joining from your phone, you will need to download the Zoom App*
2) Use the Link Below on a desktop browser:
https://lnkd.in/gYDun-DJ
3) Use Meeting Information to join on the Zoom website:
Meeting ID: 894 6694 3440
Passcode: 728348

Can't wait to see you there!

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11/14/2025

This week, American House Riverview hosted a luncheon to celebrate and honor the first responder teams who heroically ensured every resident was safely evacuated from the American House Southgate fire, as well as Director Diane Grabowski and her team at the Southgate Senior Center, for their help with our residents. The luncheon offered a meaningful moment for the crews to share their experiences and reflect on the events of that day:

"We take our jobs very seriously, and we always prepare for the worst-case scenarios. When they happen, we can go right into action and do our jobs the best that we can," said Allen Park Fire Chief Jeff O'Riley. "It's what I expect out of my crews and�I know it's what is expected out of all the crews downriver. We come together as a team any time to help each other out."

Southgate Fire Captain Dan Werling shared similar sentiments. "We [Downriver Fire and Police teams] were all working together to get residents out. I think we did a great job, no one was severely injured in the event, and I am just so thankful for everyone that came together to help."

Everyone at American House can't thank all the first responders enough! Thank you to the teams at Southgate, Riverview, Allen Park, Brownstown, Lincoln Park, Wyandotte, Grosse Ile, Gibraltar, Huron Twp, Rockwood, Taylor, Detroit, and Flat Rock. You are all superstars!!

Make sure to keep your eyes peeled on Monday for another appreciation post, and check out the amazing news article from WXYZ News Detroit to hear more stories from first responders and American House residents: https://www.americanhouse.com/blog/southgate-fire-survivors-thank-first-responders-who-saved-their-lives-wxyz-tv