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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Drayton Plains, MI
The cost of independent living in Drayton Plains is about $4,114 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 58 options. Read 1114 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Troy, Rochester Hills and Livonia.
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21 reviews
Magnolia is the place to be. Magnolia's staff makes it feel like a home away from home which is exactly what I was looking for. The care staff and administration are the most attentive and informative...
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.
An Oasis is now open for seniors. Overlooking Cass and Sylvan Lakes, Magnolia by the Lakes has completed Phase I of its construction: Magnolia North Senior Resort, the Village Square and Medical Center. Magnolia North is a beautiful resort for seniors to enjoy life in a pleasant, safe and...
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Grace’s facility is exceptionally beautiful with modern amenities. Rooms are spacious, have ample storage, and include a kitchenette with fridge, sink and cupboards. Staff is warm and caring. The residents...
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.
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We looked at several places when considering a location with my mom. She is on the very senior end of senior ages, but very independent and healthy. She didn't want too big, fancy, or loud or stuffy, but...
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.
Nestled in a gorgeously landscaped setting on South Boulevard just East of Adams Road in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Oakmont Rochester is turnkey living that allows you to relax and enjoy life. Amenities include onsite concierge services, an array of daily fine dining experiences with...
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7.8
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33 reviews
So far so good. Communication with upper management lacking a bit. The kitchen help has been going above and beyond to help out. They are great. We have asked for some help with my mother for her early signs...
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.
Nestled among rolling hills on Adams Road between South Boulevard and Auburn Road in Rochester Hills, American House - The Village is ideally located close to family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, and Troy. Nearby hospitals...
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The staff is very helpful. I find it easy to come and visit, and I like that you don't have to make an appointment. The food is very good, and most of it is homecooked. There could be more activities, but...
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.
Drake Wood Manor, Inc. is a residential care home located in the serene area of Waterford Township, which is in Oakland County. Our charming area gives us the chance to view all the changing seasons with all their fabulous wonder including colorful falls and vibrant springs. Waterford Township is...
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I liked that they are one level and only up to 20 residents. The senior staff are great and friendly but unfortunately they have a high turn over of newer staff. I like that residents pets can visit, that...
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.
The Pines of Clarkston is an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility that serves residents and families throughout Southeastern Michigan.Our goal is to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our residents, offering their loved ones peace of mind.Our Assisted Living community, The...
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We do with they could not comingle the memory care residents with the physical therapy residents because it makes it very difficult on them. However based on our experience so far we would recommend them to...
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.
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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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25 reviews
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...
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 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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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49 reviews
The staff works with the family if there are concerns or requests. They need more activities for "young" seniors. I would recommend Courtyard at Auburn Hills to others.
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.
Randall Residence of Auburn Hills offers a comprehensive state licensed assisted living program that provides personalized care and activities that are designed to enrich the daily living of our residents. We provide our residents with a home-like safe and secure environment in one story homes...
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Grace Senior Living was exceptional, everything about this community is a 5+. They went way way out their way to take extreme care of our loved one and the time we spent with her was priceless. During the...
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.
Discover a vibrant senior living community that puts you first!Experience independence and empowerment in an engaging social environment where we prioritize a person-centered approach and offer a wealth of amenities. Visit us now and take the first step towards the enriching and fulfilling...
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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
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.
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Just moved my 95 y.o.dad from another local senior establishment. The difference is night and day. Friendly and responsive staff especially [names removed] ( with whom I have dealt with the most), not short...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
All Seasons of West Bloomfield has been thoughtfully designed to delight every one of the senses... everyday. Envision yourself thriving in an active, exquisite resort-style independent senior living community with commanding views of the surrounding countryside in beautiful West Bloomfield,...
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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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We overall have a really good experience with Waterford Oaks. Unfortunately the price went up and it just got too expensive for what we could afford.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Grovecrest Assisted LivingThe Grovecrest Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Pontiac, Michigan. For many years, this area has been known as a hub of activity in Michigan. If you are looking for a city with endless amounts of activities to partake in, then Pontiac, MI is just for...
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.
Estabrooks Havencrest provides only “Excellent care” for the elderly. Weekly visitis are made by our house physician. Nurse on call 24hrs. We administer medication and maintain a 24 hr “awake” staff. We care for dementia. Alzheimer’s and hospice care is available. We are family owned and operated.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Colonial Meadows is located a gorgeous part of Pontiac, Michigan near the sprawling community of Auburn Hills. Retirement is a big change, and we want to be there! We offer an independent living community for aging seniors who are ready to retire into a classic, quiet neighborhood without the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in a lovely 11-acre setting, The Meadows of Auburn Hills offers affordable senior apartment living for seniors 55+. Each spacious one and two-bedroom apartment features a kitchen, roomy closets and air conditioning. A recreation program includes popular social events to share with...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Cost of independent living in Drayton Plains, MI
The average cost of senior living in Drayton Plains is $4,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lathrup Village, MI with an average of $3,871 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Drayton Plains, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Drayton Plains, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Drayton Plains, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Drayton Plains
Recent reviews for independent living in Drayton Plains
The Orchards at Canterbury-on-the-Lake in Waterford Township, MI
5.0
You could not find a nicer staff. The facility does need some updates, but for the money it can't beat. Apartment sizes here are more than adequate.
Flourish Collection at Rochester in Oakland Charter Township, MI
5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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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
Friendly and welcoming community. Several reviews mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at various communities, with residents and staff creating a sense of family. For example, at Elmhaven Manor, one resident comments, 'everyone is so friendly,' while at Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), staff members go above ...
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Variety of enjoyable activities. Amenities and activities are a highlight for many residents, with opportunities for socializing, learning new skills, and staying active. At Independence Village of Waterford, for instance, residents frequently participate in activities like gardening, arts and crafts, and fitness classes.
Delicious and nutritious meals. Quality dining experiences are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their living situation. At Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), for example, the chef caters to individual dietary needs and preferences, making meals a daily source of enjoyment for residents.
Well-maintained facilities and grounds. Cleanliness and upkeep are important considerations for many seniors. Communities like Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland take pride in their attractive grounds and well-maintained interiors, with frequent renovations and updates to ensure a pleasant living environment.
Attentive and caring staff. Staff members' dedication to resident care and well-being is a common theme in positive reviews. At Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), staff members are described as 'kind' and 'caring,' with one resident expressing gratitude for the 'excellent care' they have received.
Open and spacious apartment designs. The right balance of privacy and community is crucial for many seniors. Communities like Lourdes Senior Community offer apartment designs that provide ample living space, making it easy for residents to feel at home while still enjoying the social aspects of community living.
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Drayton Plains independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drayton Plains independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drayton Plains, 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 Drayton Plains 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 Drayton Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drayton Plains, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.8%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
58.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Drayton Plains 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 Drayton Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drayton Plains, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
56.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drayton Plains 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 Drayton Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drayton Plains, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.6%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
69.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hutcheson Manor, The Reserve at Red Run and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Drayton Plains, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 58 independent living facilities near Drayton Plains, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Drayton Plains, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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