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Assisted living costs in Oakland County average about $5,577 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 561 communities in Oakland County. Our detailed directory has 8863 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Detroit, Plymouth and South Lyon.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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My mother seems to be fitting into this care home very well. Everything is working out good, and I'am pleased with all they have done for my family. I do feel she is safe, and in good hands at this care...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
White Lake is a charter township located in Oakland County, MI. Named one of the safest communities in the state, White Lake boasts a population of just over 30,000, including those residing in our senior care home, Green Valley Place. The community of White Lake provides a serene environment...
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This is an older facility, but they take good care of my loved one. There aren't too many residents, which I think allows for more time to give my loved one the care and attention that she needs. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Family owned and operated since 1999, Pine Tree Place has successfully combined the features of the traditional home with the amenities of the modern assisted living facility. The 9,500 square foot ranch-style home has eighteen bedrooms, all with private baths, with a licensed capacity for twenty...
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Vista Springs is 100% the best and I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate!Welcome to Trillium Village Estate, a luxury resort-style retirement community where community members live every day with passion and inspiration. Our Full of Life philosophy transforms expectations of retirement living into experiences that are...
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We are very pleased with how things are going for my parents at this community. They feel safe and comfortable and overall just loving there new living environment. My mom and dad have had no complaints...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Advanced Care Home offers a Day Program to provide our residents with opportunities to socialize, exercise, and learn. This program is to improve the lives of our residents and to teach new skills through a variety of activities and programs. In doing this, we hope to give them the skills they...
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My dad's experience, as well as my own, at this facility was superb. My personal experience with the staff was outstanding overall, very few hiccups. I truly loved them at Townehall Place and they loved my...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Townehall Place of West Bloomfield—where assisted living meets vibrant community living.At Townehall Place, we offer more than just a place to live. We provide an enriching lifestyle that embraces the comforts of everyday life while offering exciting opportunities to make every moment...
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The people at Westlake have been excellent. They are so kind and caring. They are very responsive to family questions and attentive to the needs of the residents. The food is very well done, the place has a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Westlake Health Campus offers a virtual continuum of care from independent living through SNF. The campus is about five years old and is nestled in a countrified environment.Their independent living villas are virtual two-bedroom condos with a deep, one-car garages. Includes washer and...
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Most of the staff is very friendly just a few outliers. They need more help. meds come continually late sometimes way over an hour. Medicine is closer to be on time, but then again not always
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We highly recommend the Memory Care at Cedarbrook of Bloomfield. The staff is amazingly good in every way. They are friendly, respectful, caring, responsible and loving. Both of my parents reside here-one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I can’t say enough good things about Safe Haven Hill. We have been so happy with the care that my father is receiving in this group home in Auburn Hills. They keep him very clean and safe. Great people to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Making the decision to move your loved one into a new environment can be an overwhelming, confusing and challenging decision. With so many options, families often overlook what matters the most - the quality of care, experience and sincerity. Great Lakes Assisted Living Inc. is an organization...
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Clean and a great community. Five starts.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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A Place For Mom was recommended by a caseworker because of the positive feedback from customers. This was the second place I checked out and was pleased with the Directors positive attitude and wanting to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Compli-Health Technologies, Inc is a non-profit organization providing community services in the Michigan metropolitan area for over ten (10) years. Sprawling Ravines of Oakland County (SROC) is one of the newest assisted living facilities under the management of Compl-Health Technologies, Inc....
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our focus is on providing the highest level of quality care to aged, Alzheimer's, and Dementia residents. Tutbury Place guarantees staff to attend to all your needs. Whether it is for a daily physical regimen, personal care and companionship. Our staff is there to render their care with love,...
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I would recommend Commerce Comfort Care to anyone who asked. We picked this community, because it new and the facilities were nice. Staff was helpful and welcoming. They agreed they could provide what my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Commerce Comfort Care is offering Assisted Living and Memory Care in Phase I of their construction.
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I LOVE Stonewood AFC. My mom is always taken care of and well fed and clean. The proprietor couldn't be more kind. She is very intelligent and a nurse, which I love. She genuinely takes an interest in...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Stonewood AFC is a residential care community located in Farmington Hills, Michigan in Oakland county. Seniors at Stonewood AFC have access to great recreation, all within walking distance of the community. The Franklin Hills County Club, just two blocks away, offers 18 holes of golf, tennis...
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On the memory care clinic side staff was problematic but we stayed with my father 24/7 for the 3 months he was there so we didn't need the support. But if we were not there that could have been an issue. ...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Freedom Place Rochester is a Memory Care community located on the beautiful campus of American House Village near downtown Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. We have created a culture within our community where we recognize each resident's potential, providing a quality living experience and a...
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My mother in law passed away on hospice there. I couldn't praise them any more! Love them! I am an RN working in senior care so you know my standards are high! Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I heard about Elena from a friend because she cared for his mother for 4 years. All I ever heard about was the extraordinary, compassionate care she received. My step-father would be dead if it were not...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Elena's ElderCare is a private residence licensed by the state providing 24/7 care and supervision for only 5 residents at a time.Our commitment is to provide the best care and quality of life for those individuals entrusted to us. There will be a limit of not more than 2-5 client residents for...
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You can feel confident with your person in the Bellbrook Family. We visited and it felt most like her personality. Employees seemed happy and the meals are "pay as you go" for inde living apartments - from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This place is simply amazing because of the wonderful staff, caring on site management, wonderful food service, incredible activities staff and remarkable PT. Granted they are at times understaffed as is...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Novi, Michigan! Located near beautiful Pavilion Shore Park, Twelve Oaks Mall, and a variety of fun places to dine, our residents never want for opportunities to explore the surrounding community. For those who stay on our campus, our Life Enrichment Team...
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We went with Franklin Terrace because of the balance of cost and services provided. She could only afford so much, she is still allowed to be independent on the budget she has available. She is in a studio...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Overall Sunrise of Rochester was a great place, and the staff is very kind and friendly. The only issues we had were with them responding to my mom in an appropriate amount of time. Especially when she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Cardinal River Oaks affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living services. From assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing to medication monitoring, Care Cardinal River Oaks provides residents with...
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My mom was at Canfield in FH for 4 months. The care givers working there were so kind and loving to my mom. They are the hardest working staff and try to give all their residents the exact care they...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Canfield Care Manor is a family owned business that is guided by our uncompromising core values of honesty, quality, respect, teamwork, potential, and balance. We believe it’s our job to provide you or your loved one with a safe and secure home where they can live comfortably for the later years...
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My best experience was when we walked through the front door and was greeted by a wonderful atmosphere. The staff were amazing and EXTREMELY helpful. As we toured the building, people were out and about with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxury Senior Living. At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to exceed their expectations. We are...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Heartfelt Residential Care is a resident-centered assisted living facility, licensed for 6 residents with all private suites. The home serves the medically fragile elderly and younger disabled adults. There is a behavioral component, allowing us to serve those with mental and developmental...
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We chose Exclusive home care because I appreciated when I talked to the caregiver that she had a hands on attitude and she really respected the residents. The care and attention that they give is amazing,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Oakland County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Oakland County is $5,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wayne County, MI with an average of $4,902 per month.

Assisted living costs in Oakland County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Oakland County, MI
$5,577/mo

Assisted living costs in Oakland County, MI, vs. state and national averages

Oakland County, MI
$5,577/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Oakland County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,577/mo
$5,827/mo

Assisted living costs in Oakland County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,435/mo
Studio
$4,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,873/mo

Senior living costs in Oakland County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Oakland County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakland County, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$5,577/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,827/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,504/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Oakland County, MI:$5,577/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Oakland County, MI:$5,827/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Oakland County, MI:$2,504/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Oakland County, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Oakland County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Oakland County, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Oakland County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Oakland County, MI$5,537/mo$5,560/mo-0.4%
Michigan$5,396/mo$5,321/mo+1.4%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Oakland County, MI
2024 average cost:$5,537/mo
2023 average cost:$5,560/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,396/mo
2023 average cost:$5,321/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oakland County, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Oakland County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Oakland County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Oakland County

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Meadows of Owosso

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My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Kay D's Elderly Care Home in Howell, MI

5.0
Small efficient ,very clean,group home.Very friendly helpful staff that have worked in this home for many years. Our mother has just crossed the line with dementia and recognizes our faces but not our names. She has significant short term memory loss. She is happy with her new " friends". She is ...
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Oakland County review score based on 2,059 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 2059 reviews of 561 Oakland County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oakland County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Oakland County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Oakland County, MI561 facilities
8.1
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Wayne County, MI304 facilities

Review subcategories for Oakland County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 2,059 reviews of 561 Oakland County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Oakland County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Oakland County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Oakland County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakland County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Oakland County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Oakland County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakland County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakland County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Oakland County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakland County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakland County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Oakland County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakland County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Oakland County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Oakland County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oakland County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Oakland County protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Related senior services in Oakland County, Michigan

In Oakland County, Michigan, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Oakland County is car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Oakland County include Ride SMART and myride2. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Oakland County has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not particularly walkable.

Oakland County offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including McLaren Oakland and Pontiac General Hospital.

Oakland County is composed of 62 cities, townships, and villages and is known for its storied main streets and outdoor recreational opportunities. Art enthusiasts will find beautiful contemporary work in Bloomfield Hills’ Cranbrook Museum, and history buffs can take guided tours of the historic Meadow Brook Hall. You’ll find a variety of locally owned businesses, restaurants, and breweries to support, and communities throughout the county host family-friendly events every season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vicky's Place, Genesis Senior Living Rochester Hills and Hutcheson Manor are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Oakland County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 561 assisted living facilities near Oakland County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Oakland County, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Hearthstone Communities Sterling I and Oasis of Clarkston. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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