St. Patrick Senior Center

St. Patrick Senior Center began in 1973 to serve older residents of Detroit and now describes itself as a health and wellness center for people age 55 and older. The nonprofit is at 58 Parsons Street in the Cass Corridor/Midtown area; its published phone is 313-833-7080. The website brings together supports often spread across multiple offices: center activities, practical assistance, and referrals that can help people remain at home.

Its listed offerings include nutritious meals, health programs, an on-site clinic, transportation, technology classes, exercise, dance, benefits assistance, in-home services, and respite for caregivers. This mix may help someone looking for regular social activity as well as a family trying to address day-to-day needs. The website does not give one schedule for every service or a general fee, so ask about calendars, enrollment, costs, and eligibility for each program.

The center also describes respite care and in-home support for caregivers who need a break or help maintaining a safe home routine. Operational details—duration, assessment, service area, and availability—need to be confirmed directly. Explain whether the person needs mobility help, reminders, companionship, or meal access, and do not assume that each need uses the same application.

Its Parsons Street location can be combined with other Midtown services, but transportation provided by the organization should be confirmed in advance, especially if an accessible vehicle or a ride from another neighborhood is needed. For the first call, have the person’s age, address, phone, preferred language, and priority need ready. Ask whether intake is in person, whether identification or proof of address is needed, and who confirms a place.

The center reported serving more than 3,000 people during 2025 in its anniversary feature. That offers context for its scale but is not a promise of immediate admission. For a general question, staff can clarify which programs are currently open and which require assessment. If the need is food at home, DAAA runs a Meals on Wheels program with specific criteria; St. Pat functions as a broader, complementary community center.