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The cost of independent living in Oakland County is about $2,504 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 560 options.

Read 12557 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 Detroit, Livonia and Canton.

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Photo of The Baldwin On Chester
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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
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.
Photo of Bellbrook
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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.
Photo of Novi Lakes Health Campus
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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
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.
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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44 Floor plans available
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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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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
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.
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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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.
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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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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My mother is doing extremely well since her move to this community. I'am very impressed with all they have done for us. The staff is great, and they are taking very good care of her. I know she is a safe,...
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.
Photo of Pomeroy Living Northville Assisted and Memory Care
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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
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.
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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Photo of Caremore of Oxford Assisted Living - Campbell Personal Care Home
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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
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.
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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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...
Photo of Royal Oak House Assisted Living and Memory Care
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They have activities for them one in the morning, one afternoon. I just feel like there's a lot of downtime. I wish they kept them more busy especially on the weekends when there's no activities there...
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.
Royal Oak House is a comfortable, family-like atmosphere in a quiet residential neighborhood with easy freeway access nearby, ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Clawson, and Troy. We are...
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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
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.
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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Photo of Oakmont Northville
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We chose it because the place was a great value for all of the amenities and services provided-- services like housecleaning,meals, laundry, making my mom's bed-- all help reduce the risk of my mom falling...
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.
Photo of Pomeroy Living Sterling Assisted Living and Memory Care
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I was very impressed with their care. I needed infection control, they have done a great job. I would pick them every time over everyone else in this area. The food is average. The room sizes are great and...
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.
Photo of The Orchards at Redford Village
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This was the best decision, I made moving my father to the Redford location. The staff is great and we would recommend The Orchards at Redford Village to other families who may need a place for their loved...
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.
The Village of Redford is a private assisted living community located in Redford, Wayne County, Michigan, within walking distance to many local amenities. This village supports assisted living with furnished private entrance cottages. The Village at Redford takes pride in providing a high quality...
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I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The physical therapy they offer is great. For the most part...staff is friendly. The treat my loved one well. There are three...
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.
Photo of Villa Marie
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Affordable, safe, Christian more specific Catholic. Being on the St Edith's campus is also a bonus. [Name removed] the head of maintenance is very caring and goes above and beyond. There have been some...
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.
Serving Residents with Excellent Care, Endless Hospitality and Open Hearts for the last 40 years! Together, we're building SanctuaryAt Villa Marie, seniors enjoy freedom, independence and privacy when they choose it — security and extra support when they need it.Our Mission Statement: We serve...
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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
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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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
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.
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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Plymouth inn (Terrace) is very clean. Great Staff. My brother-in-law who is 91 loves the food and facility. My family and I have visited him often. The staff are wonderful and very caring .... I can't thank...
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.
Plymouth Terrace Assisted Living offers each community member the appropriate level of support so they aren’t overwhelmed by daily tasks and can maintain a level of independence and stay motivated. By taking some things off their plate, there is more time for them to enjoy being involved!With so...
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I was satisfied with the experience (no place is perfect and that's why I gave it a 4). I would recommend them for assisted living. My recommendation to anyone searching for assisted living facilities is to...
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 couldn’t take care of Mom anymore and after one REALLY bad place, I wasn’t taking chances. The Social Workers at the Rehab Center suggested the Legacy Center when it became apparent she needed memory care....
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.
Known for its world-class golf courses and acres of lush parkland, Shelby Township is the perfect location for Shelby Crossing Health Campus, a warm and welcoming place to call home for seniors of Macomb County. Our residents are afforded many opportunities to explore Shelby Township and the...
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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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Cost of independent living in Oakland County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Oakland County is $2,504 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wayne County, MI with an average of $2,469 per month.

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

Oakland County, MI
$2,504/mo

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

Oakland County, MI
$2,504/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,827/mo
Independent Living
$2,504/mo

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

Studio
$3,222/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,915/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.
Independent Living$2,504/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,577/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,827/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Oakland County, MI:$2,504/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$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
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Independent living costs in Oakland County, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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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Independent living cost trends in Oakland County, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Oakland County, MI$2,559/mo$2,534/mo+1.0%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Oakland County, MI
2024 average cost:$2,559/mo
2023 average cost:$2,534/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 Oakland County

Recent reviews for independent 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

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!

Oakland County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland County independent 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 dietary accommodations in Oakland County 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 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
17.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland County 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 Oakland County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
37%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland County 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 Oakland County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.4%
47.6%
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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

Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Hutcheson Manor and Oasis of Clarkston are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakland County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 560 independent living facilities near Oakland County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oakland County, 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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