Sitting Angels Afc
1120 Fairview, Lapeer, MI 48446
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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 2075 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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1120 Fairview, Lapeer, MI 48446
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READ MORE13524 Mansfield St, Detroit, MI 48227
"A home based family-oriented home. We provide 3 meals a day, activities, laundry, cable and wifi. We would love for you or your loved ones t..."
READ MORE18461 Woodingham Dr, Detroit, MI 48221
"Woodingham Manor is located in the University District of Detroit, MI. Seniors here live close to the shores of Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie..."
READ MORE25985 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48033
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READ MORE7473 Coach Lane, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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READ MORE11664 Jenney Court, Utica, MI 48315
"This care home is located in a condominium complex. It offers one floor and is handicap accessible (roll-in showers, wheelchair-accessible s..."
READ MORE5163 N. Kellen Court, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
"Bloomfield Gardens...a senior assisted living residential care home with personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care..."
READ MORE25967 Power Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
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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 MORE1173 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 MORE170 Larson Road, Attica, MI 48412
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READ MORE273 S Coats Rd, Oxford, MI 48371
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READ MORE323 Harrison Street, Inkster, MI 48141
"Eddie's Place offers assisted living in a warm, welcoming environment designed to provide our residents with the comforts of home. Our senio..."
READ MORE2300 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
"Welcome to Lourdes Senior Community! Lourdes Senior Community has a long history of quality healthcare and programs, now sponsored by the Do..."
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...