Clarkston, MI, sits on the northwestern edge of the Detroit metropolitan area and offers seniors the choice of 8 assisted living facilities. However, adjacent suburbs bring another 351 choices...
Our directory contains 2113 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.
910 W South Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
5.0
(3 reviews)
I toured the Serene Gardens of Rochester Hills and went to about seven different places, and that's the one that pretty much stuck. I liked the director and thought she was very dedicated and had some good ideas. You could tell that she was a caring ...
$5,500
2718 Lovington Avenue, Troy, MI 48083
5.0
(1 reviews)
Very clean, family friendly, accommodating and clean (did I mention clean). Caring and helpful to residents and their family....
$4,000
19756 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
5.0
(1 reviews)
Tranquility Senior Living was more expensive and a little higher in my price range, but it was a nice and clean facility. The staff was also nice, informative, and helpful. They were really good. They told me about some other facilities that would pr...
$4,000
3145 Lily Trail, Rochester, MI 48306
5.0
(2 reviews)
Flourish has been a great place for my Dad. Jennifer and her team in AL have been very attentive and kind caregivers....
$5,115
2400 E. Lincoln, Birmingham, MI 48009
5.0
(4 reviews)
The rooms are very nice, lots of light and good size. The care givers and support staff are friendly and welcoming....
$4,445
6449 Rutledge Park Dr, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mom moved to Golden Grace by Majestic Residences. They've been very caring. They're also very good at helping with the transition because we just moved there. The food was very good. There was no smell. Everything was clean and dusted. The atmosph...
$4,500
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4069 E. Cook Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
5.0
(8 reviews)
As a resident of Tranquility, I am very satisfied with my comfortable room and it's great to have a housekeeper to keep things tidy and a laundry lady too, both are so nice. Overall I like the food they serve here and it's great that they have an op...
$3,000
42400 Twelve Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377
5.0
(14 reviews)
Hello,I wanted to take the time to share my experience with the leadership and amazing staff of this wonderful community, I would highly recommend to anyone who would like their loved ones to be treated with love,kindness, dignity,respect and to be t...
$3,249
48410 Gyde Road, Canton, MI 48187
5.0
(1 reviews)
I went to Serenity Manor. It's a home with a max of six residents. They have two owners, and one of them lives there. She lives in the upstairs apartment. There is always two to three staff, so you have a great ratio of staff to residents. Currently,...
$5,000
5475 W Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322
5.0
(3 reviews)
My dad is in assisted living at Provision Living at West Bloomfield. It's great. They take good care of him. The staff is great. The food is great. They have really good activities. They have a gym for PT. The facility is nice, and he is well cared f...
$5,095
CARING STARS WINNER
1725 Chester Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
4.9
(67 reviews)
Thanks to Caring.com, we got connected to Chester Street. Both of our parents now reside at Chester Street and it was an amazing fit for their health conditions. From the first visit, to the enrollment, to the first day moving in to going care, top...
$5,950
33579 Eight Mile Road , Livonia, MI 48152
4.8
(7 reviews)
Provision Living at Livonia was beautiful, newer, and modern. Their food menu had excellent choices. My father-in-law would have loved everything on there. He would have been very happy with that. The thing that I liked that the other place didn't ha...
$5,200
10222 Lapeer Rd, Davison, MI 48423
4.8
(7 reviews)
The one that I liked the best was Charter Senior Living of Davison, but they didn't have any room available. They had a physical therapy department right there on site, so they could get physical therapy every day if they needed it. They had individu...
$5,250
2205 N Long Lake Rd, Fenton, MI 48430
4.8
(6 reviews)
We visited Courtyard Manor of Fenton. We were able to walk around the exterior. It looked like a lovely place. There are nice exterior areas that people can make use of. It was a very positive experience. We were able to be on the outside, but it loo...
$5,200
1701 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor, MI 48320
4.8
(12 reviews)
I toured Magnolia by the Lakes. They were very nice, like a one-bedroom apartment, with beautiful decorations, nice kitchen cupboards, and everything you would need to stay for a couple of weeks or a month. They had a nice walk-in shower, you have th...
$2,995
CARING STARS WINNER
9501 E. Highland Road, Howell, MI 48843
4.8
(22 reviews)
My dad moved to Village Manor Retirement. The atmosphere is vibrant. It seemed like there was a lot of activity. The rooms were clean. There's a lot of light and everyone was very, very nice. They had a really good follow up. After I inquired, they g...
$3,795
CARING STARS WINNER
445 North Lotz Road, Canton, MI 48187
4.7
(24 reviews)
The rooms are spacious and you can personalize the room with familiar items to help your loved one feel more comfortable. Mom likes the food. The staff is personable, attentive, helpful and they get to know the residents. There are plenty of activ...
$6,050
CARING STARS WINNER
101 Devonshire Drive, Lapeer, MI 48446
4.7
(42 reviews)
My aunt lives in Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer and I visit her often. The staff is so good to her. They are pleasant and always there, so she feels safe. The place is very clean, organized, and uncluttered. She's in the memory care, so it's...
$2,850
300 N Fenway Dr, Fenton, MI 48430
4.7
(4 reviews)
I went to Provision Living at Fenton. That would have been ideal, but they didn't have any two-bedroom openings. They're excellent. I like the two bedrooms, two baths and it was just very nice. The staff during the tour was lovely. It was only one pe...
$5,200
CARING STARS WINNER
47400 Heritage Drive, Novi, MI 48374
4.7
(16 reviews)
My sister moved into Rose Senior Living at Providence Park. It's working out very well for both of us. And, I couldn't ask for a better staff there. They are good both to her and for helping me through everything. She has a one-bedroom apartment, the...
$3,995
Assisted Living
William
5.0
Review of Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate
We saw Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate. It's like five minutes from my house. It was very clean. It looks brand new. I like that they have five people to one aide, rather than half a dozen or...
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...
Genworth'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.
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