Touchstone Cohousing

Touchstone Cohousing is an intergenerational independent living community located just west of Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is built around the cohousing model, in which individually owned homes are clustered close together around shared common facilities, with cars kept to the edges of the property rather than at each front door. This layout is designed to encourage regular, informal contact among neighbors while still allowing each household its own private residence. Because the community is intergenerational, residents live alongside households of varying ages rather than among seniors exclusively, which may suit an older adult who wants to remain socially engaged and independent while living in a setting that reduces the isolation common in typical suburban neighborhoods. Daily life centers on the shared common spaces, where neighbors cross paths naturally and can choose how much or how little to participate in communal activities. Touchstone does not provide assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or other higher levels of medical or personal care; it is structured for residents who are able to live independently in their own homes. Families considering Touchstone for a parent or partner who may need more hands-on support over time should confirm directly with the community how it handles changing care needs.