Safe Haven Hill
389 Slocum Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
"Making the decision to move your loved one into a new environment can be an overwhelming, confusing and challenging decision. With so many o..."
READ MOREClarkston, 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.
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389 Slocum Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
"Making the decision to move your loved one into a new environment can be an overwhelming, confusing and challenging decision. With so many o..."
READ MORE21820 Beverly St, Oak Park, MI 48237
"Our facility provide 24-hour care for individuals who are developmentally disabled, mentally ill, physically handicapped or elderly who cann..."
READ MORE28720 W 14 Mile Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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READ MORE8790 Arlington St, White Lake, MI 48386
"Positioned in a cozy residential neighborhood in White Lake, Michigan, Lakeside Manor offers quality care with all the comforts of home. Whi..."
READ MORE118 Canal St, Milford, MI 48381
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READ MORE25967 Power Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
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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..."
READ MORE1255 E Davisburg Road, Holly, MI 48442
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READ MORE35556 Oakwood Lane, Westland, MI 48185
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READ MORE814 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503
"Kearsley Manor is located near the downtown area of St. Flint, MI. Its centralized location makes it easy for seniors to use public transpor..."
READ MORE30114 Ardmore Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
"ETE Homes is a business located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The company is a private assisted living facility and exists to provide long-..."
READ MORE121 PRALL STREET, Pontiac, MI 48341
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READ MORE23600 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
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READ MORE11530 16 1/2 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312
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READ MORE28750 Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington, MI 48336
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READ MORE170 Larson Road, Attica, MI 48412
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READ MORE3050 Spring Street, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
"Nannie?s Inn of West Bloomfield Provides an Alternative to Nursing Home Care in a Comfortable and Safe Home Environment. Nannie?s Inn is a 3..."
READ MORE25256 Keeler Street, Redford, MI 48239
"Franny Home in Redford, MI provides Assisted Living services. The staff at Franny Home provide personalized services designed to meet the ne..."
READ MORE27660 Vermont, Southfield, MI 48076
"I went to Time of Refreshing and it's a house with six people. It was very clean, very neat, and it looked very nice. The staff was fine, and they were wonderful, but I found another place closer to me. I saw a room with two beds in it for two client..."
READ MORE555 Timber Hill Dr, Ortonville, MI 48462
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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 |
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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. |
Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged Licensing Division provides licensing and regulation. The State of Michigan doesn’t license assisted living facilities, but a Home for the Aged license may be required if the facility provides room, board and supervised personal care to 21 or more residents aged 55 or older.
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...