for more than 160 years
About Us
UMRC & Porter Hills offer a wide range of top-notch services and living choices for older adults in Michigan.
Together, UMRC & Porter Hills have been serving older adults for more than 160 years. Today, we offer state-of-the-art senior living options on both the east side and west side of Michigan. We deliver a continuum of care that includes independent and assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and dementia care. An enduring foundation of Christian tradition and a strong record of innovative solutions have made us a provider of choice for Michigan families.
We invite you to explore the factors that set us apart from other providers—including our history, nonprofit status, and leadership team. Then take a look at our individual communities to determine which one might be right for you. If you would like to learn more about our senior living communities / request a brochure / schedule a tour you can contact us by phone or email by visiting our community directory.
- OUR HISTORY - UMRC & Porter Hills have been providing senior care for over 150+ years. We were founded on the beliefs of providing innovative, nonprofit, and faith-based means of caring for older adults. Read more about our exciting history.
- SENIOR LIVING EXCELLENCE - We are committed to being active, conscientious leaders in the senior living field. From our policies to our our partners, services and technology, to the people we bring to our team, you can learn about the many ways we work toward a better future for senior living.
- FAITH-BASED/NON-PROFIT DIFFERENCE - Both UMRC & Porter Hills were founded on a faith-based, nonprofit service model, which always puts those we serve first. This allows us to prioritize the needs of the people we serve rather than the monetary goals of acquisitive investors. Learn more about our mission and values.
- COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIP - UMRC & Porter Hills are involved in many community groups, organizations, and events in the Michigan area. We strive to ensure that our residents and even seniors in the surrounding communities have access to helpful resources. See our list of organizations that we partner with!
- LEADERSHIP - Our legacy of visionary leadership began in 1906 based on our founders’ beliefs of revolutionizing the care and quality of life for older adults with limited resources. Read more about our strategic team and board of trustees!
- NEWS AND PRESS - This is the place for our residents and surrounding communities to keep up to date with the latest news and updates from UMRC, Porter Hills, and our communities and services across Michigan. Keep up to date with the latest news, press releases, publications, and media reports.
- ANNUAL REPORT - As a nonprofit senior care provider, we are grateful to the generous donors who help fund our programs. See exactly where the money from our generous donors goes towards.
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Michigan’s most diverse housing options and services, giving older adults the opportunity to live engaging, rewarding lives