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.
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45750 W 11 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48374
2.7
(4 reviews)
"I spoke with the director and she was very pleasant. Tami took the time to listen to my concern. She then began speaking about the Care home. Once I finished the conversation, I set up a tour, and everything was as she mentioned. The staff seemed ver..."
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6934 N.Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48187
"Embrace Group Home, LLC. was formed as an adult foster care to provide a family home setting for adults who are unable to live alone due to ..."
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2450 Haggerty Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
"At Cranberry Park we are an All-Inclusive Community that recognizes that the health and well-being of seniors are as unique as the individua..."
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47260 7 Mile Road, Northville, MI 48167
"Welcome to OakBrook Senior Living Welcome to OakBrook, where compassionate care meets the warmth of home. Nestled in a comfortable and welc..."
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19266 Greydale Avenue, Detroit, MI 48219
"At Golden Tree Senior Living, we provide affordable, quality and loving care for the ones who love and care for you. Our staff is on-site ..."
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46496 Kramer Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48315
"Walnut Creek of Shelby is owned and operated by an experienced geriatric care nurse and offers home-like environments for seniors with train..."
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28800 W Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
" At Rose Senior Living, you'll live in a warm and welcoming community that feels just like home, with everything you could possibly want to ..."
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16771 Forrer Street, Detroit, MI 48235
"At Golden Tree Senior Living, we provide affordable, quality and loving care for the ones who love and care for you. Our staff is on-site ..."
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19756 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
"Founded with the idea of promoting and upholding quality care, Tranquility Senior Living strives to provide the best quality of life for our..."
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31525 W 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334
"Our mission has always been to redefine senior care through delivering remarkable care, and weaving luxury throughout every facility. Farmin..."
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23715 Hazen St, Southfield, MI 48033
"At Patients 1st Assisted Living, we take great pride in providing a high-quality level of care. Our home offers affordable luxury living. W..."
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100 West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
"Life Care Services' is the first and only senior living company to rank first in customer satisfaction for four consecutive years among inde..."
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10638 Rushton Road, South Lyon, MI 48178
"Welcome to OakBrook Senior Living Welcome to OakBrook, where compassionate care meets the warmth of home. Nestled in a comfortable and welc..."
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1823 Crooks Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
"Named after the historic landmark on the site location, The Barns Senior Living offers 6 private rooms with a homestyle feel. The original b..."
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19772 Meadowbrook Rd, Northville, MI 48167
"Welcome to OakBrook Senior Living Welcome to OakBrook, where compassionate care meets the warmth of home. Nestled in a comfortable and welc..."
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4045 Vicinia Wy, Fenton, MI 48430
"Vicinia Gardens Intermediate Care At Vicinia Gardens, it is our mission to provide high-quality care with all the comforts of home. Our int..."
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28529 Cumberland, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
"At Pleasant Valley Family Care, you will have peace of mind that your loved one is in good hands. With a maximum capacity of 6 residents, we..."
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34252 Hathaway St, Livonia, MI 48150
" Peerless Home Living, LLC is a Residential Assisted Living Facility that is licensed by the State of Michigan. The home is owned and operat..."
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2026 Stratford Dr, Troy, MI 48083
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It's been almost three months since we moved Mom to the Stratford House and we couldn't be more pleased with the care she has received. When we were referred to Miriam and the staff at Stratford for Mom's care, we knew upon walking into the house th..."
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2444 Oakridge Drive, Flint, MI 48507
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We chose Nathan's Place for my father. It's called adult foster care assisted living. They had six rooms, and some rooms were bigger than others. The people there were very happy. A husband and wife couple runs the place. Meals were included, and the..."
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...
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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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