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McGivney-Bethune Apartments

16850 Wyoming Ave

3.2(5 ratings)· Detroit average: 4

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Quick Facts

Rent structure
Rent calculated as a percentage of household income
Utilities
Heat and water included in rent
Age requirement
Residents must be 62 or older
Smoking policy
100% smoke-free campus, no smoking allowed anywhere

What Families Think

McGivney-Bethune Apartments is a subsidized independent-living community in Northwest Detroit for adults 62 and older, next to the Marygrove College campus. Reviews are mixed, with some praising the staff and cleanliness while others report serious concerns about apartment conditions and management responsiveness.

The Good

  • Praised as clean with professional staff
  • On-site service coordinator to assist aging in place
  • Exercise room, computer room, and library lounge
  • Gazebo, patio, and outdoor grills for residents
  • Smoke-free campus throughout

The Bad

  • One report described disgusting, deplorable apartment conditions and outdated carpets
  • One report called management negligent and rude
  • One reviewer said the leasing office phone went unanswered

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About McGivney-Bethune Apartments

McGivney-Bethune Apartments is an affordable housing community in Northwest Detroit, Michigan, offering 80 subsidized one-bedroom units across three floors. Located next to the historic Marygrove College campus, the community serves residents aged 62 and older, with rent calculated as a percentage of household income and utilities including heat and water included.

Each apartment features air conditioning, walk-in closets, carpeting, individual heating and cooling controls, an intercom system for the front door, frost-free refrigerators, electric ranges, stainless-steel sinks, and garbage disposals. A limited number of units are designed with accessibility features for residents with mobility needs.

Common areas include a centrally located laundry room on the second floor, spacious community lounges and balconies on the second and third floors, an exercise room, a computer room, a community room with lounge and library, a gazebo and patio with outdoor grills, an onsite beauty shop, and gated parking. Central air conditioning is provided throughout the property.

Residents participate in an active lifestyle with year-round programming including fashion shows, holiday parties, cookouts, and potlucks. Additional activities feature a coffee club, exercise classes, bingo, and other social gatherings. A service coordinator is on site to assist residents with improving quality of life while aging in place.

McGivney-Bethune maintains a 100% smoke-free campus, with smoking strictly prohibited in all apartments, common areas, and on the grounds.

Types of Care

Independent Living

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Reviews

3.2overall · 5 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (5)

Anya

Jun 2025

via Google

the apartments are disgusting and deplorable and i hate that my grandmother has to live here. the neighbors are nosy, bitter, and cliquey. the lady with the walker who does security at the front door is bitter and it’s undeniable. i’d be bitter too if i were 65+ with no assets to show for it. the MANAGER here is negligent and rude and she thinks she knows everything. the carpets clearly haven’t been replaced in a decade. the other reviewer Janiya is 100% correct, this is a form of elder abuse and i hope this place is shut down within the next few years. DO. NOT. APPLY. HERE.

Alicia “25-8” Farmer

Oct 2022

via Google

Just tried to call for leasing info, phone rung about 8 times then hung up on me!????? 😒🤔

Norman Leon

Jul 2021

via Google

Great complex, professional staff, and a clean building makes this a welcome place for elderly customers/tenants. Keep up the hard/good work, Team MBA. 👍🤲🥰

Tracie Hunt

Aug 2018

via Google

great senior community located in Detroit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does McGivney-Bethune Apartments offer?

McGivney-Bethune Apartments offers Independent Living.

Where is McGivney-Bethune Apartments located?

McGivney-Bethune Apartments is located at 16850 Wyoming Ave in Detroit, Michigan.

What do families say about McGivney-Bethune Apartments?

McGivney-Bethune Apartments is a subsidized independent-living community in Northwest Detroit for adults 62 and older, next to the Marygrove College campus. Reviews are mixed, with some praising the staff and cleanliness while others report serious concerns about apartment conditions and management responsiveness.

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