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 353 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 2132 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.
5700 Water Tower Place, Clarkston, MI 48346
4.5
(4 reviews)
"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 inviting. My mom's room is close to the dining area, so i..."
$5,260
6800 Trillium Village Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
4.2
(4 reviews)
"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 more for one person. It's not like a hospital. The..."
$5,300
5850 White Lake Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346
Our community is nestled in the picturesque town of Clarkston, MI. This building has a pleasant upscale touch, while still feeling just like home from the minute you walk in. Our rooms come in a variety of sizes and styles, ranging from a studio to a two-bedroom. You have the choice to view our natural tree line, where its not uncommon to look out and see wildlife or our cozy and inviting courtyards. Our qualified staff will support you every step of the way to ensure you get the highest level of care and individualized assistance. Life enrichment activities happen throughout the day. We invite you to come see what makes Serene Gardens of Clarkston one of a kind.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Adult Foster Care Search
$5,450
1059 Valleyview Dr, Clarkston, MI 48348
Nestled in the serene residential neighborhood of Clarkston, Michigan, OakBrook Senior Living Clarkston offers compassionate assisted living in a comfortable, home-style setting. Located at 1059 Valleyview Drive, this small, licensed community is thoughtfully designed to accommodate up to six residents, allowing for highly personalized and attentive care. Each fully furnished room comes equipped with a television, creating a cozy and familiar living space that helps residents feel right at home from day one. At OakBrook Clarkston, daily life is enhanced by a variety of supportive services and thoughtful amenities. Residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping, private cleaning services, and full laundry support for both clothing and linens. Mealtimes are a shared experience in the dining room, where guests are welcome and special dietary needs—including diabetic, kosher, and vegetarian options—are thoughtfully accommodated. Activities such as music, games, and arts and crafts are regularly offered to foster engagement, creativity, and community connection. What truly distinguishes OakBrook Senior Living Clarkston is its intimate, family-like atmosphere and dedicated care team. With a Nurse Practitioner serving as the Director of Care, residents benefit from clinical oversight and individualized care plans in a setting that prioritizes health and dignity. The high caregiver-to-resident ratio supports deeper relationships and responsive, one-on-one care. Located near the picturesque Clarkston Village Historic District and popular destinations like Pine Knob Music Theatre and Ski Resort, OakBrook provides a peaceful yet enriching environment for seniors to thrive. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Adult Foster Care Search
$7,000
7550 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston, MI 48346
5.0
(5 reviews)
"The Pines of Clarkston seemed to be a very down-to-earth, very friendly, and very relaxed place. They had a lot of staff wandering around making sure residents were OK and directing them where they needed to go. They also had more activities going on..."
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5480 Parview Drive, Clarkston, MI 48346
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Although my father's stay was brief, the new owners and the staff at Pine Tree Place, made my family feel at home. They treated us as if we had known each other for years and were great friends. From the very beginning they listened to our concerns..."
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8616 Hidden Acre Court, Clarkston, MI 48348
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother has been there for a few months,I live in Arizona and its hard for me to visit as much as Id like too,But my daughter sees her when she can. The people at scenic manor do everything they can to make sure she's well taken care of ,And for th..."
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8541 North Eston Road, Clarkston, MI 48348
4.0
(4 reviews)
"The owners have been wonderful to work with and staff is truly caring. Very thankful...."
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3151 Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326
4.6
Whatever lifestyle you or a loved one requires, at Willowbrook Hills you'll enjoy genuine community - and family - spirit. Here you'll be surrounded by friendly neighbors who share your zest for life, new ideas, fun activities, and daily connection. And because we offer a continuum of care on campus, you know the care you need is care you can count on. Willowbrook Hills is a retirement community that captures everything you love about vibrant Oakland County in southeast Michigan. Our community neighbors the city of Rochester and the esteemed Oakland University. It's an endearing, friendly community where folks genuinely care about one another. It has that intimate, tight-knit neighborhood feel that just makes each day a little easier, a little brighter, a little more fun. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Adult Foster Care Search
$4,800
985 N Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362
5.0
(2 reviews)
"It was a beautiful facility. It's wonderful, they have caring people, and it's a great location for us. We're really excited at the prospect of having our mother live there. I think she'd be well cared for and stimulated with the activities. We're ju..."
$3,450
2791 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to Grace Senior Living Rochester Hills. It's smaller than most. It only has 20 people in memory care, and I think 65 people, maybe in assisted living. So a total of 85 so I think they're all about the care more than about the amenities of the ..."
$5,200
PROMOTION!
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,..."
$7,000
2400 E. Lincoln, Birmingham, MI 48009
5.0
(8 reviews)
"The rooms are kept clean, no smells in the community. Food is excellent. They try to please by communicating with the residents about their needs and wishes. Staff is unhappy due to shortage of personnel but care has always been available...."
$4,445
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
PROMOTION!
28529 Cumberland, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We're quite satisfied with Pleasant Valley Family Care. It's like a nursing home, only it's a private home and they're licensed by the State. They give my husband everything that a nursing home would. It's pretty good right there. I have high respect..."
$6,000
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
1823 Crooks Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It is never a easy decision to make when choosing assisted living for a loved one. That being said, we are extremely pleased with the decision we made for our mother. The staff, living conditions, cleanliness, and food are all top notch! The communic..."
$5,000
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
42400 Twelve Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377
5.0
(18 reviews)
"My grandparents live in StoryPoint Novi. They are very accommodating. I always am able to go and talk to somebody if I'm having a problem with any service or anything like that. The people here are very nice, from the residents to the employees. I re..."
$3,249
30637 W 14 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
5.0
(4 reviews)
"So originally my mother started there as resident of another facility and the experience was awful…. Until Story point came in and took over It’s the best thing that ever happened . Things changed for the better The staff the facility the food ..."
$5,700
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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