Clarkston, MI, sits on the northwestern edge of the Detroit metropolitan area and offers seniors the choice of 9 assisted living facilities. However, adjacent suburbs bring another 345 choices to retirees considering moving deeper into Detroit. Assisted living costs approximately $4,250 per month in Clarkston in 2024, offering significant savings compared to Michigan's $5,050 baseline and the $5,350 national median.
Our directory contains 2077 reviews reviews detailing the quality of care in Clarkston's assisted living communities. On average, the city's providers attract ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
354 Results
4739 Butler Drive, Troy, MI 48095
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The main area of Genesis Senior Living IV looked fine, but it was not as bright as the others and it's dingier. The bedroom was not nice at all. It was large, but it was a shared room. My biggest issue was the bedrooms were carpeted, so it did not sm..."
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4137 East Cook Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
3.0
(4 reviews)
"I felt like Serene Gardens of Grand Blanc would have given dad more care than what I was finding at the other facility. It was really clean. It had been recently updated and the staff had been with the people that own it for many years, which I thoug..."
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1900 Lakeville Road, Leonard, MI 48367
2.8
(5 reviews)
"My dad has moved into a place called Caremore of Oxford Assisted Living. It's a laid-back community. It's a big house and they have 15 residents in it. It's a nice little community. They have like a game room and there's a patio where they set it up ..."
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19933 W Thirteen Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
2.6
(49 reviews)
"I had a wonderful experience while a patient at Evergreen. The staff were exceptional in professionalism, provided quality care and attentive to my needs providing me with assistance when needed. I would like to thank Jermaine, Alaina, Cheyenne, Vin..."
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1480 Walton Boulevard, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
2.3
(8 reviews)
"Very clean and professional facility! Each time I have visited the staff has been very caring and accommodating! I would recommend this facility to anyone looking to place a loved one...."
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53634 Sophia Drive, Shelby, MI 48316
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has dementia/Alzheimers. She was in this group foster home with five other residence for 16 months. The owner promised when we moved her in that she would have stimulation, physical and mentially. She said that the residence were allowed..."
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4521 Stanley Road, Columbiaville, MI 48421
2.0
(4 reviews)
"Brookhaven AFC is the facility of choice for my parents, My mother was cared for there before her passing and presently my father resides there. The staff have become like family. They serve nutritious meals and provide regular enrichment for the res..."
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15819 Schoolcraft Street Detroit, Detroit, MI 48227
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband now is in a private residential home called Crystal Home Care. They only have five residents. He has been there for two months, and he seems content there. They have an understanding of dementia. He did give a resident or one of the careta..."
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8340 West Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48219
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I had the unfortunate displeasure of staying at this horrible place for almost a year. There were so many things wrong with this home I don't even know where to start. The house itself was always a mess. There was no cleaning supplies available to us..."
READ MORE3154 Devondale Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
"Set against a background of old-growth trees in a quiet residential neighborhood of Rochester Hills, MI, Rochester Harmony is home to a maxi..."
READ MORE25700 Lahser, Southfield, MI 48034
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
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23161 Sussex St, Oak Park, MI 48237
"Oakland Assisted Living is located in Oak Park, Michigan, a suburb of northern Detroit. Seniors in the city have easy access to medical offi..."
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1173 S. Packard, Burton, MI 48509
"Redwood, a family run business, specializes in providing quality care for individuals of all ages who have special needs. We provide a whole..."
READ MORE273 S Coats Rd, Oxford, MI 48371
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READ MORE6674 E Knollwood Cir, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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READ MORE1095 Hummer Lake Road, Oxford, MI 48371
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39315 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
"To serve with love and dedication. To guarantee the well-being and happiness of each resident. To maintain an atmosphere of peace, joy and a..."
READ MORE118 Canal St, Milford, MI 48381
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READ MORE25967 Power Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
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READ MORE3859 Westlyn, Lake Orion, MI 48359
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READ MOREGenworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey notes that assisted living costs $1,100 less than the national midpoint in Clarkston, but expenses vary widely throughout Michigan. Seniors in Detroit's urban center pay a significantly higher median of $5,949 for assisted living, but retirees in Ann Arbor pay a steeper $6,500 rate. In contrast to those locations, seniors save $400 on assisted living moving from Clarkston to Monroe.
Clarkston
$4,250
Michigan
$5,050
United States
$5,350
Detroit
$5,949
Ann Arbor
$6,500
Monroe
$3,850
Michigan provides personal care services through the Medicaid State Plan, which covers homes for the aged. It also provides an optional state supplement for supplemental security income recipients who reside in a home for the aged that limits room and board charges.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
Assisted living costs considerably less than other types of care in Clarkston, with in-home care offering the closest equivalent, both in price and services, at $5,720. Seniors pay $6,548 more than assisted living for a semi-private room in a nursing home, making this option quite costly. Home health care, costing $2,042 more than assisted living, provides another alternative for seniors who need medical support.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,292
Assisted Living Facility
$4,250
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,798
Note: Since data for Clarkston is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Flint, instead.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| SE Michigan Area Agencies on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | SE Michigan AAA serves six counties, including Oakland. Its information and assistance line helps seniors access programs they need to thrive. Other services it administers include meals on wheels, direct home care services, legal services, transportation assistance, health and wellness classes and advocacy programs, among others. |
| Senior Community Center | (248) 625-8231 | Clarkston’s senior center offers wellness and recreational programs, drop-in activities and other services for adults aged 50 and over. Popular activities include computer classes, games, live music, crafts, movies, day and extended trips, informative presentations, dancing instruction, exercise programs and more. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 485-9393 | The LTC Ombudsman Program is housed under the AAA 1-B office and serves six counties, including Oakland. Residents of long-term care facilities in Clarkston can contact the LTC ombudsman for help with complaints against licensed long-term care facilities. It helps resolve disputes and advocates on behalf of the residents. |
| Durable Equipment Loan Closet | (248) 625-8231 | The Durable Equipment Loan Closet in Clarkston is operated by the Senior Community Center. This program loans out various equipment, including canes, walkers, wheelchairs, commode seats and shower chairs, with a small deposit. Items can be borrowed for up to six months, but extensions are available. |
| Oakland County Veterans’ Services | (248) 858-0785 or (248) 452-2189 | Oakland County’s Veterans’ Services has experienced counselors who help veterans get their benefits, file claims and appeal negative decisions. It also offers a transportation program to ensure veterans make it to their medical appointments at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in Detroit and Ann Arbor. |
Clarkston-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Carrolann
5.0
Review of Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate
My sister moved to Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate and it's very nice, clean, and bright. The staff is nice. We are very pleased with her living space. They have a library, an activity room...
Assisted Living
Julie
3.0
Review of Addington Place of Clarkston
I did a tour of Addington Place of Clarkston. It is the one that we were originally looking at to put my mom in. I like the nurse there. She was very informative and helpful. The place was under...
Assisted Living
Alinda
5.0
Review of Addington Place of Clarkston
My mother is in an assisted living building at Addington Place of Clarkston. I had made several calls to other places and Addington Place called me back and they were close also. The layout is...
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