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The cost of independent living in Clarkston is about $2,647 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 565 options.

Read 12948 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Royal Oak, Livonia and Troy.

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The reason I like it is it's close to me, so it doesn't take me long to go see my mom. They have open hours where I can come in and visit her, and I can visit her as often as I want to, which I like. The...
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.
Campbell Personal Care Home is a senior care home located in the picturesque village of Leonard in Oakland county of Michigan. The rural area of this group home setting is simply littered with sparkling clean fresh water lakes, lush parks and forests, and recreation areas like the Copper Hills...
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After touring numerous facilities, my mom and I chose The Oaks to bring my father for therapy after an extended hospital stay. We were referred to The Oaks from a neighbour who had been a patient there for...
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.
Conveniently located near a variety of places to eat, shop, and explore, The Oaks at Woodfield is proud to be a part of Grand Blanc, Michigan’s close-knit community. Along with enjoying a variety of five-star amenities on our campus grounds, our residents can often be found on outings around...
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Bolingbrook Manor is a very well clean Place great place good meals some people just get upset when their loved ones get evictions for the third time and the new owner is very professional and knows her...
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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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
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.
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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 lived at Autumn House roughly 3 months. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They actually nursed me back to good health which allowed me to move back home. When I decide to move again I will...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Autumn House of Bloomfield is an independent and assisted living community in the heart of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The beauty, serenity and safety of our property is a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of an active part of Bloomfield filled with popular restaurants, boutiques,...
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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
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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.
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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Our loved was much happier when they were here. The community is brand new and it really is a great community. There is a lot of walking to do because it is such a big community. They are on the more...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Grand Blanc! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living, memory care and respite care. Throughout each service...
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The facility itself is beautiful and well maintained. I do really like the staff that have been here since we moved in, but there has been quite a bit of turnover. There are some services that I have some...
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.
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We've had a very positive experience with Baldwin House. The staff if so helpful. My mom is meeting new people and doing more socially. She's happy. While it's not perfect, it "ticks" most of her boxes.
Provides: Independent Living
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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...
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.
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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The room sizes are pretty small but that was good for my mom, small but adequate. The food is hit or miss some good some not so good. The staff has been really sweet. The director is hard to get a hold of,...
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.
Vicinia Gardens Intermediate Care is an early to mid-stage dementia care provider in Fenton, MI. Intermediate care is a specialized memory design that creates security and safety in a homelike setting. We offer a place for residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle by encouraging movement and...
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This is a very clean community. The nursing staff are very friendly towards my mother all of the time. They have activities like chair exercise programs, arts and crafts, trivia and bingo, games and more for...
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.
Courtyard Manor of Fenton is an alternative to a nursing home located in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan and is easy to access for families in neighboring areas such as Grand Blanc, Swartz Creek, Flint, and Davisberg. Our community is just another part of your family and friends circle in...
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I have found Setene Gardens of Grand Blanc an amazing facility. My mom is in Memory Care. Her transition has been so rapid. Less than a year ago she was living by herself and driving. The staff at SG and...
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.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and care at Serene Gardens of Grand Blanc. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers all-inclusive pricing, ensuring peace of mind for families. With a focus on individualized care, our dedicated team provides tailored support for each resident's...
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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
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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.
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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All 5s. I tried a couple of other methods including looking on my own and other referral services and A Place for Mom was so easy. I was sent 4-6 places via email. It was easy to determine what would work...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Serving Residents with Excellent Care, Endless Hospitality and Open Hearts Come discover Sanctuary! At Sanctuary at Marian Oakland, seniors enjoy freedom, independence and privacy when they choose it — security and support when they need it. Our affordable, cozy Independent Living apartments...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Apartments for those 55 years and older.Income Restrictions Apply:1 person max income $30,5402 person max income $34,860.No Smoking, No Pets.Our attractive enclave of just 100 apartment homes provides a full range of amenities. Offering many outstanding features, a friendly professional staff and...
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The central heating and air conditioning are controlled by facility so in the spring they don't turn on the AC until a certain date so if we have a warm spring the residents are all hot. The same is true in...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Oakmont Sterling Enhanced Independent Living offers Enhanced Living in Macomb County on the border of Troy Michigan, just a few miles away from Troy Beaumont Hospital. It is beautifully appointed with comfortable furnishings, excellent cuisine and a warm, inviting atmosphere. All conveniently...
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They had OT and PT on site and cone get the resident from room. Can choose to use a Dr. that comes to facility, which is helpful. Lots of activities outside of just day to day, such as Mother's Day and...
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.
Experience our difference the moment you step foot into our one-of-a-kind Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You’ll be greeted by our professional staff who are ready to listen to you and learn all about your wants, needs – and stories! You’ll see residents smiling, laughing and...
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On the 2nd tuesday of november., we were praying for a solution to finding accomodations that would meet a wide variety of concerns. My wife and I had recently been transfered from our job location to jobs...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ballard Village is a senior living community in Davison, Michigan, Genesee County. Our beautiful residence offers clean, attractive, affordable housing for seniors. Davison is a wonderful place to live, with easy access to big-city amenities in nearby Flint. Davison is a charming, small-town...
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If asked about experience I would say A Place for Mom is a very good resource for sorting through all the options for a senior home. I picked Pomeroy living based on location, cost, and programs provided.
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.
A different way of caring!Dedicated, expert clinical team. State-of-the-art facilities & personalized care.Combining the experience and knowledge gained over the past thirty years, with a passion to change the way people think of the elderly and their care, is a powerful formula. At Pomeroy...
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I chose 920 On The Park because it is close to area I grew up in, matter of got the best at what I could afford. Some staff are very good others seem harsh overdoing it one incidence of being condescending.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to 920 On the Park. Here you will enjoy retirement living awaits finest. Our retirement community is designed for those ages 55 and over and mobile impaired. A maintenance-free lifestyle awaits you with all the comforts of home. Our premium one and two bedroom apartment homes, with...
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Super friendly staff. Smaller facility 20 room assisted and 20 on memory care. Very clean, great staff to resident ratio. Pricing is great flat rate do not uncharge for anything like other facilities. Mom...
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 StoryPoint Washington! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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This is a well managed facility. Residents are safe, secure and comfortable + they are able to enjoy many activities, and quite a few includes the family. Super staff is pretty much on the top of every...
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.
With an ambiance straight from the pages of a storybook, Romeo, Michigan is the perfect place for residents of Orchard Grove Health Campus to continue writing their own stories. Whether they fill their pages with days spent exploring locally-owned orchards and preserved Victorian homes, or...

Cost of independent living in Clarkston, MI

The average cost of senior living in Clarkston is $2,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodrich, MI with an average of $2,438 per month.

Independent living costs in Clarkston, MI, vs. state and national averages

Clarkston, MI
$2,647/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Clarkston, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,920/mo
Independent Living
$2,647/mo

Independent living costs in Clarkston, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,390/mo
Studio
$3,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,019/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,986/mo

Senior living costs in Clarkston 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: Clarkston, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClarkston, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,647/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,359/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,920/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Clarkston, MI:$2,647/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Clarkston, MI:$5,359/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Clarkston, MI:$5,920/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Clarkston, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Clarkston 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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Independent living cost trends in Clarkston, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clarkston 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Clarkston, MI$2,680/mo$2,653/mo+1.0%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Clarkston, MI
2024 average cost:$2,680/mo
2023 average cost:$2,653/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Clarkston

Recent reviews for independent living in Clarkston

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

4.0
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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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Lockwood of Waterford, the staff's friendliness helped make the move-in process easier for families, while at Independence Village of Waterford, staff members encouraged reside ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered at their communities, according to reviews. At Independence Village of Waterford, the bus services were highlighted as extremely helpful, and the staff organized a 50's party that was well-received. Families at Independence Village of Wh ...
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Clean and updated living spaces. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces. For instance, at Independence Village of Waterford, the renovated patio and dining room were appreciated, while at Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland, Baldwin House ...
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Supportive and accommodating environment. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of the staff and facilities at their communities. At The Orchards at Canterbury-on-the-Lake, the apartment sizes were described as more than adequate, and the staff went above and beyond to help make the moving process smoother. In addition, at ...
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High-quality food and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food was mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), the food was generally good and nutritious, and residents enjoyed the dining hall experience. Meanwhile, at Independence Vi ...
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Community safety and security. Residents and families expressed feelings of safety and security at their communities. For example, at Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland, Baldwin House allowed moving with only 30 days' notice and did not require lease buy-outs. At Elmhaven Manor, residents appreciated the emergency respon ...
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Clarkston independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clarkston independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clarkston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clarkston, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clarkston independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clarkston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clarkston, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clarkston independent 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 independent living communities in Clarkston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clarkston, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.9%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oasis of Clarkston, Addington Place of Clarkston and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clarkston, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 565 independent living facilities near Clarkston, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Clarkston, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oakhaven Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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