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The cost of independent living in Royal Oak is about $3,926 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 105 options. Read 2296 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.

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My mother lived here from [dates removed]. The staff and [name removed] took wonderful care of her until the end when she was under hospice care the last couple of months. Very clean space and good meals...
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.
The Young Home For The Elderly is a wonderful assisted living community in the Norman Rockwell-like town of Warren, MI. The wonderful city is the largest suburb of Detroit and maintains a small town feel right outside bustling Motown. Warren is home to one of the oldest populations in the United...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Oakmont Sterling and everything has been great for her there so far. It is a great place and has been a great experience. Nothing is perfect, however, everything has...
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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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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We highly recommend the Memory Care at Cedarbrook of Bloomfield. The staff is amazingly good in every way. They are friendly, respectful, caring, responsible and loving. Both of my parents reside here-one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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
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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 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 have been a resident of the villages of Clinton pointe since 2008. It is not only a senior complex but it has a very definite family atmosphere. Our office manager [name removed] does everything in her...
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.
'It's not just an apartment it's a lifestyle.' The Villages of Clinton Pointe, built in 2004, is a carefree community for Seniors 55 or better. We offer maintenance free living in our three-story, 78 unit apartment community which has open floor plans, is richly decorated and always up-to-date....
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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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My loved one is living here. I like that it is so close to the house. They are affordable. I also like that they provided the support that my loved one's need in a convenient location. I don't have any major...
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.
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I think that her experience is pretty typical. She is almost 93 and the care that she is getting is really good. They have an exercise class daily. They have some art projects. They have some gardening but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
St. Anne’s Mead Senior Community is an assisted living community located in Southfield, Michigan, located in Oakland County and home to just over 71,000 people. Southfield is a growing city with a few skyscrapers and businesses. Residents will enjoy having access to great area shopping, sporting...
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Everything is working out very well with my fathers move to this community. He is loves it ! I'am very confident with his move here. I know he is safe, and in good hands. It has been an excellent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jewish Senior Life is a very elegant assisted living community which is located in quaint and quiet Oak Park Michigan. The schools and homes in the area are quite nice with high school football at the top of concern on Friday nights. There is also a local bakery right nearby for delicious events...
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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.
Highland Towers ApartmentsHighland Tower Apartments is a senior housing community located in Southfield, MI. Situated in Oakland County, this dynamic city is known for its cluster of five golden sky scrapers, called the "Golden Triangle." Southfield has an abundance of diverse recreational...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Oakland Park Towers II is ideally located in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Shopping, banking, dining and health care services are all nearby. Oakland Mall is just minutes away. Enjoy high-rise living, in a park-like setting, with special amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Charming one and two...
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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.
Solaire is a luxury retirement community conveniently located just a few minutes from the area's best shopping, dining, entertainment and quality medica establishments. Our retirement community offers studios, one and two bedrooms and penthouse levels, all located on ten beautifully landscaped...
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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.
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I really like the community the staff is very good. It is clean and up-kept. I would like for the community to start offering food services. It would be nice if i didn't have to cook . I would recommend it...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Royal Oak TowersRoyal Oak Towers Senior Apartments is located in the lovely city of Ferndale, Oakland County , MI. This senior housing building is designed for residents 55 years of age and older. The beautiful building is 11 stories high and is close to many amenities.Royal Oak’s caring and...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Royal Oak, MI

The average cost of senior living in Royal Oak is $3,926 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fraser, MI with an average of $3,491 per month.

Independent living costs in Royal Oak, MI, vs. nearby cities

Royal Oak, MI
$3,926/mo
$3,941/mo
$3,941/mo

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

Royal Oak, MI
$3,926/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Royal Oak, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,101/mo
Independent Living
$3,926/mo

Independent living costs in Royal Oak, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,014/mo
Studio
$4,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,989/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,161/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,948/mo

Senior living costs in Royal Oak 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: Royal Oak, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRoyal Oak, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,926/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,222/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,101/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Royal Oak, MI:$3,926/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Royal Oak, MI:$4,222/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Royal Oak, MI:$5,101/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Royal Oak, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Royal Oak 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 median 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
Royal Oak, MI$2,370/mo$2,310/mo+2.6%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Royal Oak, MI
2024 average cost:$2,370/mo
2023 average cost:$2,310/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Royal Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Royal Oak

Flourish Collection at Rochester

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!

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the warm, friendly atmosphere at their community, with staff and residents alike being described as kind, caring, and helpful. At Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, residents enjoy interacting with the friendly staff and making new friends. 'I wouldn't live anywhere el ...
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Wide range of activities and events. Residents appreciate the variety of fun and engaging activities available at their community. At Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, residents can participate in games, crafts, outings, and more. 'There's always something to do and stay busy!'
Delicious and nutritious meals. Reviews often praise the quality and taste of the meals served at their community. At Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Residents value the cleanliness and upkeep of their community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. At Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, the bathrooms and common areas are frequently described as immaculate and modern.
Supportive and compassionate caregivers. Reviews from families and residents highlight the compassionate and helpful nature of the caregivers at their community. At American House Sterling Meadows Senior Living, staff members are praised for their quick response to residents' needs and their dedication to ensuring residents receive t ...
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Secure and peaceful community. Many reviews mention the sense of security and peace of mind that comes with living in a senior community. At American House Sterling Woods Senior Living, residents appreciate the 24/7 security and the feeling of safety that comes with being surrounded by like-minded individuals. 'I feel very ...
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Royal Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royal Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Royal Oak, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
46.4%
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Chester Street Residence, Hutcheson Manor and Independence Village of Madison Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Royal Oak, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Royal Oak, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Royal Oak, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Madison Heights and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone). These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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