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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oakland County, MI

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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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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.
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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.
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...
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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.
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...
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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...
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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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My mother in law was here for about a year and it was excellent. Really, if her health issues hadn't failed her she probably would have still been there, we were very happy with it. She had been very...
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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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It's been a big adjustment for dad moving but over all, he is starting to settle in and doing well. With encouragement from family and the staff, he is slowly starting to participate in social events 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.
Jewish Senior Life is an assisted living community that is located in the beautiful town of West Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan. Our community is located where you can enjoy beautiful rolling hills. West Bloomfield is a great place to live, and families that visit here will find it a very...
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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.
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...
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It has worked out for my mother very well. They have chair exercises and other structured activities. They are a Catholic community so they have Mass and Rosary. For my mom it is a really good fit. It is a...
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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.
St. Elizabeth Briarbank is a Catholic assisted living community for women located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Named in honor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, the residence is a lovely historic home situated on a thirteen acre site. Bloomfield Hills is a friendly, residential community with large...
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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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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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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.
Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted is a state-licensed senior community offering specialized care in a luxurious state-of-the art setting. Pomeroy Assisted Living offers residents support for activities of daily living to promote a level of independence while maintaining the elegant and...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Oakland County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Oakland County is $4,103 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly Hills, MI with an average of $3,864 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland County, MI vs. nearby counties

Oakland County, MI
$4,103/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland County, MI vs. the state and national average

Oakland County, MI
$4,103/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oakland County vs. other types of senior living

$5,265/mo
Independent Living
$4,103/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Oakland County, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,163/mo
Studio
$5,160/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,668/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,192/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,350/mo

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

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.

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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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.6%
6.5%
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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
50.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
14.4%
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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
55.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Reserve at Red Run, Hutcheson Manor and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakland County, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 58 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 Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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