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Photo of Provision Living of West Bloomfield
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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26 reviews
9.0
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26 reviews
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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.
Provision Living of West West Bloomfield is a 102-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both independent living, assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio and...
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1010 Photos available
9.1
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21 reviews
9.1
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21 reviews
5 star
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The staff have been very helpful in getting mom settled. It was extremely emotional. Other facilities like to bash Waltonwood University as being an old facility. Yes it's 35 years old but it has mature...
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.
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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1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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30 reviews
9.2
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30 reviews
5 star
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The facilities are always clean. The activities fit [name removed] very well. She especially likes the walking club everyday, the new flyer they put out every day that includes activities for the day, 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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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30 reviews
8.9
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American House has been a blessing for my mother. Front desk is as friendly as you can get. We enjoy all the residents we meet! It has been a pleasure being here. The care staff is wonderful!
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.
An elegant yet warm and comfortable community in the heart of affluent Oakland County, American House West Bloomfield is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, and Novi, as well as Bloomfield Hospital, Beaumont,...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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34 reviews
8.0
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34 reviews
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Where improvements are needed are: transitioning a resident into physical facility, not always informing family of what was to be done when such as knowing what day laundry or showers would occur. Letting...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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23 reviews
9.2
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In my experience with Canterbury on the Lake, is that when my Father decided to transition into a Retirement Community, and was not forced, he was not very Social and Outgoing, since moving into this...
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.
Canterbury-on-the-Lake is a senior living retirement community, with Independent Living apartments, Assisted Living apartments, skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation — all under one roof. We have providing care in Waterford for 20 years.Canterbury-on-the-Lake is managed by managed by...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.1
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12 reviews
6.1
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12 reviews
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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.
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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
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21 reviews
7.7
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21 reviews
5 star
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My husband and I just moved into viva, but we have been volunteering here with our church for over 10 years. This community has the most welcoming and warm staff. We had been into all the senior livings in...
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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66 Photos available
7.5
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3 reviews
7.5
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Most of the staff is very friendly just a few outliers. They need more help. meds come continually late sometimes way over an hour. Medicine is closer to be on time, but then again not always
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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Photo of Cranberry Park of West Bloomfield
66 Photos available
7.5
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3 reviews
7.5
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3 reviews
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Most of the staff is very friendly just a few outliers. They need more help. meds come continually late sometimes way over an hour. Medicine is closer to be on time, but then again not always
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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Photo of Vista Springs Trillium Village
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8.2
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4 reviews
8.2
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4 reviews
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Vista Springs is 100% the best and I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate!Welcome to Trillium Village Estate, a luxury resort-style retirement community where community members live every day with passion and inspiration. Our Full of Life philosophy transforms expectations of retirement living into experiences that are...
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8.2
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8.2
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Vista Springs is 100% the best and I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate!Welcome to Trillium Village Estate, a luxury resort-style retirement community where community members live every day with passion and inspiration. Our Full of Life philosophy transforms expectations of retirement living into experiences that are...
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7.0
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6 reviews
7.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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This is an older facility, but they take good care of my loved one. There aren't too many residents, which I think allows for more time to give my loved one the care and attention that she needs. The staff...
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.
Family owned and operated since 1999, Pine Tree Place has successfully combined the features of the traditional home with the amenities of the modern assisted living facility. The 9,500 square foot ranch-style home has eighteen bedrooms, all with private baths, with a licensed capacity for twenty...
Photo of Magnolia by the Lakes
1414 Photos available
8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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21 reviews
5 star
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Magnolia by the lakes is a nice little indie and assisted living resort for seniors. The grounds and buildings are well maintained, the staff is kind and knowledgeable. The apartments are very nice and feel...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An Oasis is now open for seniors. Overlooking Cass and Sylvan Lakes, Magnolia by the Lakes has completed Phase I of its construction: Magnolia North Senior Resort, the Village Square and Medical Center. Magnolia North is a beautiful resort for seniors to enjoy life in a pleasant, safe and...
Photo of Pomeroy Living Rochester Independent Living
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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
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.
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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My mom was number 10, it was a new place. It just took them awhile to get there act together. They did a good job. Clean, friendly staff. Food was good, sometimes it was hard for the elderly to eat
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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9.1
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My mom was number 10, it was a new place. It just took them awhile to get there act together. They did a good job. Clean, friendly staff. Food was good, sometimes it was hard for the elderly to eat
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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1717 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.3
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2 reviews
8.3
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2 reviews
5 star
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My mother is in the Independent Living section. Usual activities are offered, staff are very friendly and helpful, and are aware of residents coming and going. The dining is excellent! My mother loves being...
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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Photo of Monark Grove Clarkston
1717 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.3
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My mother is in the Independent Living section. Usual activities are offered, staff are very friendly and helpful, and are aware of residents coming and going. The dining is excellent! My mother loves being...
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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Photo of Brookdale Troy
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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54 reviews
8.2
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54 reviews
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5 in all of the above. We were thrilled with her care! The management and the staff, they took such good care if [name removed] and really treated her well and like family. They communicated well and kept us...
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.
This is a great place to live a great life.For seniors looking for assisted living, but who aren’t willing to compromise quality of life, our community might be the perfect choice. You’ll find us  located in the Detroit suburb of Troy, Michigan, which is an upscale town that consistently...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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33 reviews
9.0
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33 reviews
5 star
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[name removed] is a true gem, helpful, kind, informative, really helped with making the decision for my mom to move there. Moms' extremely happy with her decision. Mom mentioned yesterday about all of...
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.
Nestled among rolling hills on Adams Road between South Boulevard and Auburn Road in Rochester Hills, American House - The Village is ideally located close to family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, and Troy. Nearby hospitals...
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1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
1.8
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38 reviews
1.8
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38 reviews
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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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We had a great experience. We could not have chosen a better end of life situation for my mother. The staff was very caring. The food was amazing. It was a well kept, attractive facility.
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 promise is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect. We strive to preserve our residents’ independence, health, safety, individuality and happiness. Waltonwood is family owned and operated so we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care...
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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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38 reviews
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38 reviews
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Great people - easy to work with. Very accommodating. Staff is VERY friendly - everyone seems to know all the residents My father doesn't participate in the activities very much, but they have activities...
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Bloomfield HillsSunrise Assisted Living of Bloomfield Hills is located in beautiful Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, Michigan. Beautiful inside and out, much like our residents, we take pride in our community. There is an area where you or your loved one can spend time...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.1
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18 reviews
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I see Somerset having a very friendly and helpful staff, up and down. The facility is clean and well maintained. My elderly is at the right spot. I am however noticing the staff, except for the site...
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.
Maximize your independence and well-being by minimizing the hassles and headaches! Just a stone's throw from world-class shopping, dining and entertainment and across the street from the Troy Community Center, Stonecrest of Troy is inspired by the vibrant lifestyle of the City. Stonecrest of...
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Cost of independent living in Pontiac, MI

The average cost of senior living in Pontiac is $3,987 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Royal Oak, MI with an average of $3,841 per month.

Independent living costs in Pontiac, MI, vs. nearby cities

Pontiac, MI
$3,987/mo

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

Pontiac, MI
$3,987/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Pontiac, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,181/mo
Independent Living
$3,987/mo

Independent living costs in Pontiac, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,239/mo
Studio
$5,313/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,771/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,496/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Pontiac 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: Pontiac, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typePontiac, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,987/mo$3,602/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,279/mo$4,111/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,181/mo$4,472/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Pontiac, MI:$3,987/mo
Michigan:$3,602/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Pontiac, MI:$4,279/mo
Michigan:$4,111/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Pontiac, MI:$5,181/mo
Michigan:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Pontiac

Recent reviews for independent living in Pontiac

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming residents. Residents at various communities, such as Lockwood of Waterford, Independence Village of Waterford, and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), share positive experiences with their fellow residents, describing them as friendly, helpful, and engaging. Many residents have made lasting ...
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Thoughtfully planned activities. Communities like Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, All Seasons Rochester Hills, and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) offer a wide range of activities for residents to enjoy. These activities help keep residents engaged, active, and socially connected.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Residents at Elmhaven Manor, Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, and Lockwood of Waterford express their satisfaction with the food and dining experiences at their communities, noting the quality and variety of options available.
Accessible and responsive staff. Staff members at communities including Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland, Independence Village of White Lake, and Elmhaven Manor are described as being readily available and responsive to residents' needs. Families and residents appreciate the attentiveness and care shown by the staff.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Residents of American House West Bloomfield Senior Living, Elmhaven Manor, and Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, noting the attention to detail in both common areas and individual living spaces.
Flexible and accommodating environment. Communities such as Waltonwood University, Elmhaven Manor, and Independence Village of White Lake are seen as accommodating and flexible, with staff and management working to meet the unique needs and preferences of individual residents.
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Pontiac independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pontiac independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pontiac, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pontiac 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 Pontiac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pontiac, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
40.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pontiac 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 Pontiac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pontiac, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
52.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.2%
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 Pontiac, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 84 independent living facilities near Pontiac, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Pontiac, 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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