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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, Canton and Livonia.

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The apartment size is really nice. I was able to arrange furniture to have a living room and bedroom. I have never seen such a clean facility. Never any odor like other facilities. They always have...
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 Gardens of Carleton is nestled in the Village of Carleton in the Northeastern corner of Monroe County Michigan. Surrounded by local farmers and that small town country living you are looking for. Come and sit in the rocking chairs on our front porch and enjoy the views. If gardening is your...
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What we like the most about the community is their staff, they are friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend Vassar Comfort Care to other families based on the experience so far.
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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5 across the board in every category. Great place and great people. The staff is very attentive and kind. They obviously cared for the residents. The room was a little on the small size but the amount of...
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 Arbor Inn, established in 1975, is a residential care community that preserves your dignity and respects your independence, while offering you companionship, security and personal care. This is a place where you can maintain an independent lifestyle, pursue your own interests, and make new...
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Overall very good experience. Of course there are staffing problems like all places but they do well with who they have. A lot of variety of size of apts. well maintained. Good food
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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This facility is ideal for loved ones who need memory support and safekeeping but want the dignity of an assisted living setting. The staff are all highly trained in caretaking of both those with memory 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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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It is a very family friendly environment. The staff are genuine and caring. Very clean food is good. One bedroom plenty of room for mom. Has microwave and full refrigerator. Many activities to keep residents...
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.
A Home Away From Home- Senior living community designed to be your last move. From living completely independent to needing more assistance for care or memory wing for safety and care. 24hr private duty care is provided by an experienced care company and will customize a careplan to your specific...
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Over all, I think my Mom is getting excellent care. She has some complaints (like temperature of the food not being hot enough, or the aides not coming "right away" when she hits her call button--but that is...
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.
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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Super-friendly Staff that really care about the people who live there. All of the residents I interacted with without staff present) really liked living there. On-site Medicaid extended care.
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 Maple Heights Retirement Community, the premier Senior Living Community in the Greater Downriver Area of Allen Park, Michigan. Maple Heights is located in a quiet suburban setting, close to restaurants, parks, shopping and Beaumont Dearborn Hospital.Our goal at Maple Heights is to...
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Overall, I have been very unhappy with my experience. I feel the pricing was not communicated clearly, and I was charged more than I expected after moving in. Cleanliness has not been very good, and...
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 Genesee County community with delightful elegance, Lockwood of Genesee, is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in greater Flint, Mt. Morris, Flushing, Grand Blanc, Clio, and Owosso. Lockwood of Genesee is also located close to hospitals...
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American House truly went above and beyond to provide everything possible to give [name removed] the absolute best care, help, support ??. All were on the same page with us. My every call and concern/s were...
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.
Tucked quietly away near the convenience of Westland's prime shopping and entertainment area, American House Westland Hunter is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland, Wayne, Garden City, Livonia, Canton, and Plymouth. We are also in close...
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Photo of Waltonwood Cherry Hill
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Usually the food is a 5 but I'm not as crazy about their "summer menu!" The staff is amazing. There isn't anyone without a smile and a friendly greeting. We love the Friday happy hours and the music. And...
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.
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 father fell in love with the place at the tour, [name removed] was very welcoming, so was the residents. Very friendly. My father is still hospitalized and hasn't had a chance to enjoy living here yet. I...
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.
Enhance your best years at Lockwood of Clinton , where you will enjoy a vibrant social atmosphere paired with a long list of well-planned on-site amenities that will make everyday fulfilling. When you chose to make your home at Lockwood Senior Living, you’ll know that your best interests are...
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Our father has been at Fairmont Senior Living for nearly three months, and we are so happy with our decision to choose this community for him. From the very beginning, the facility has exceeded our...
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.
Located in Northville, MI, near Livonia and Plymouth, just 11 miles west of downtown Detroit and minutes from the historic downtown, Fairmont Senior Living of Northville offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services tailored to the individual needs of each resident who calls our community...
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The administration and the staff are amazing. They are so friendly, caring and compassionate. It is easy to see that they love what they do. The food is delicious. Overall it has been a very positive...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of the suburban East Side, American House East II is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Warren, and the Grosse Pointes. We are also in close proximity to many hospitals...
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Staff is great. My dad has the room with two windows so he loves his room. Facility is clean. Not a lot of activities and the food is good 90% of the time.
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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Westhaven Manor is a wonderful place to live. The apartments are spacious, and there are plenty of activities available for the residents to stay engaged and connected.
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.
Westhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 62 and older. As a resident of Westhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment. We know that you will love the many advantages that Westhaven Manor has to offer as well...
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The place is very clean, the food seems to be good. For the most part I love the staff. There are 1 or 2 staff members I don't care for, otherwise the rest of them are great! I would recommend them 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.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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Room size was ok, maybe a little small. Room was always clean. The food was great! Activities ... hard to say because mom had Alzheimer's and didn't really participate. CARE. Monday through Friday was pretty...
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.
Cedar Woods is an assisted living community that specializes in 24 hour care for seniors requiring assistance with medical/physical and/or dementia care. We provide a locked and secured community for the safety of our residents. We have a secured/enclosed courtyard for all residents to enjoy the...
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Staff is good..activities director is absolutely the best ever! Dining room staff is good.. there are always some things that need improvement but over all we are very happy with this faculty and I'm a picky...
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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.
A relaxing, comfortable one-story community in the West-side suburbs that truly feels like home, American House Livonia is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Livonia, Plymouth, Northville, Farmington, Westland, and Garden City. We are also...
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The staff was fantastic, from the administration all the way for the care that they gave Mom was just great and fantastic. I would recommend anybody. The place was very clean and we are happy with...
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.
Set in a beautifully wooded lot on Joy road just minutes from I-275, American House Westland Joy is situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland, Wayne, Garden City, Livonia, Canton and Plymouth. We are also in close proximity to hospitals including, St....
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American House itself is great! But the Medical team is absolutely horrible. If your loved one is on meds and they live here , make sure there is family to watch and follow up on making sure their meds are...
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.
A 'hidden hamlet' in Roseville designed to resemble a Belgian castle, American House East I is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Warren, and the Grosse Pointes. We are also in close proximity to many...
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Had a few issues no power due to the down power lines but the staff handled it well. House keeping is good food for the most part is good. Size is an adjustment but it is all I need.
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.
Located in a tranquil wooded setting in the heart of the downriver area and minutes from I-75, American House Riverview is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Wyandotte, Southgate, Woodhaven, Trenton, and Grosse Ile. American House Riverview is...
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A very nice place. They take good care of my mom. There are many activities and the place is clean and well maintained. Mom is in a studio apt. which is great for 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.
Our Extraordinary Commitment To Excellence We are the first to set up a neighborhood concept within our Memory Care allowing a natural separation between those residents with low to moderate memory loss and those with more severe to end stage dementia. This allows each resident the dignity and...
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staff were great. Atmosphere was homey. Family and friends were always welcome no matter whst time it was. When my Mum passed away they were so supportive to my family. Thank you
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 HowellProvides compassionate care in a home like setting. An alternative to a nursing home and able to accommodate heavy care residents to include:Tube feedings, Catheters, Hoyer lifts, end of life and hospice care.We cater to our residents and our families with unlimited...
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A Place for Mom gave me permission to grieve my father's decline due to dementia while providing an unexpected level of emotional support I needed to make this decision. Placing my dad in his senior assisted...
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 The Pines Senior Living, a premier Independent living community owned and operated by Titan SenQuest in Sterling Heights, Michigan.Our independent living community provides the versatility and benefits of being in your own home without the burdens and complexities of everyday life. Our...
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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
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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
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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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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.

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