Rochester Hills, Michigan, is a suburb of Detroit, located in the northern part of the metro area, far enough away from the city center to provide a slower-paced lifestyle. It’s close enough to Lake St. Clair for water enthusiasts to spend time boating or enjoying a picnic lakeside. Seniors in Rochester Hills make up about 18% of the city’s 75,000 residents. Many of these individuals may be considering their retirement options, including taking up residence in one of the city’s assisted living communities.
Assisted living provides 24-7 personal care services and often has a nurse on staff to diagnose injury or illness. Communities often feature apartment-style living with accommodations designed for elderly residents who may have mobility challenges. Meals and snacks are provided, as well as many different social and educational activities throughout the week. These facilities also have common-use amenities such as a pool, an outdoor patio or garden, an exercise room and common areas for residents to gather and play games. The monthly average fee for assisted living in Rochester Hills is $4,750, although individual facilities will vary.
This guide offers more information about assisted living in Rochester Hills, the benefits and drawbacks of living in Rochester Hills and free, local resources for seniors.
2251 W. Auburn Road
4.3
(29)
"When I walked in American House Elmwood, it smelled beautiful, not like they're trying to cover up or anything. It just smelled very clean. I liked how you could walk around like a square, and you could see the dining room pretty much many times a..."
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3741 S. Adams Road
4.5
(12)
"I thought American House Stone was gorgeous. The staff was very friendly and very nice. Their dessert was good, too. They gave us like a strawberry shortcake or something. The facility was just as clean. I liked it. It was quite large, and that ap..."
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3617 South Adams Rd.
3.8
(20)
"American House is a very nice, good community. The staff is really, nice and the people and very friendly. The rooms were very nice and had space for the seniors. It’s clean and well-maintained. My mom likes the food. They offer three meals a day ..."
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1775 South Rochester Road
4.4
(9)
"Anthology of Rochester Hills was modern. For an active senior, that would be a good fit. It was much more contemporary. They had a beautiful room that looked like a modern restaurant that had wine bottles on the walls. It would be a place that you..."
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910 W South Blvd
5.0
(2)
"We like Stratford Place, but they were deemed ineligible. It's a small community with just 26 people or so, and it was just very homey. We liked it very much, but they didn't qualify with my mother's policy. The staff was very personable and seeme..."
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1527 John R Road
4.1
(8)
"This is nice small group home, my mom lived here for 2 years, and we liked all the staff, especially Courtney, Brenda. house has nice living space, and all rooms are private. we have always been heard and if any issues management always helpful an..."
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3466 West South Boulevard
3.6
(12)
"My friend is staying at Pomeroy Living. I love going there. The people are just wonderful and so dedicated. I have never met a person there that I didn't really like. It's an incredible place. The dining area before the fire was really cool. It's ..."
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3280 Walton Blvd
4.0
(1)
"We're getting ready to move my in-laws to Waltonwood Senior Community. We're not happy with it, the rooms were really small but we have to move them somewhere. But the care we're seeing when we were there, and our tour was good, so that was the ma..."
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767 Basswood Dr.
"Our home is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood. It is surrounded by tall oak trees and large spruce trees. Large windows in every..."
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14560 Lakeside Circle
4.4
(34)
"I went to visit my brother in Shorehaven. It's great, if I could afford it, I would be there. It's very, very good, very clean, the staff is wonderful, he gets three meals a day. You couldn't ask for any better. The grounds are kept up real good. ..."
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46471 Hayes Road
3.9
(38)
"Sunrise of Shelby Township looked like it was a great community. They had seniors that were engaging in activities. It's a very comfortable, cozy atmosphere. The person that did the tour was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, an..."
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45969 North Pointe Boulevard
4.3
(28)
"Mom moved into Brookdale Utica before she passed away. They had several programs, but my mom was non-verbal, so she couldn't move around. She stayed in her room most of the time. Her room was spacious and well-appointed, they provided furniture, a..."
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2300 Grand Haven Drive
4.1
(26)
"My mother is on the assisted living part of American House Troy. It's clean, people are very friendly, and she has her own apartment, which has a little kitchenette. Somebody comes in and cleans for her. It's perfect for her and she loves it. She'..."
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4850 Northfield Parkway
4.3
(23)
"Brookdale Troy is our top choice for my dad. It has a very inviting atmosphere. It was very clean and intimate, without being too small. Dan, the salesperson, has been wonderful. He just seemed to know what he was doing. In the studio room of the ..."
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500 East University Drive
4.2
(22)
"I went to Sunrise of Rochester. I had a young man by the name of Marcus who was totally wonderful. You can tell he had been in the business for a while, that he had worked at other buildings, and he was very good. I liked the place, but they didn'..."
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6870 Crooks Road
4.0
(20)
"We are very fond of Sunrise of Troy and it is within our top 2. It had a very strict Covid protocol where you answer very extensive questions and had to take your temperature. I find that the facility is absolutely beautiful. It is very clean. The..."
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2080 South Telegraph Road
4.5
(13)
"I spent 2 months recuperating at Sunrise of Bloomfield. They have in house therapy services that helped me get back home. The staff was great. I would highly recommend them."
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35235 Rockingham Drive
5.0
(6)
"My mother has moved into Sterling Elder Care. It's excellent. They're super friendly people. They keep her as comfortable as they can and clean. I would recommend this place to other people. The facility is very clean, nice, comfortable, and feels..."
READ MOREIt’s important for seniors to note that not all assisted living communities in Michigan are licensed. For those requiring a license, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs provides the laws and regulations that these facilities must follow. Seniors looking for assisted living communities should ask about each facility’s licensure while exploring options for long-term care.
The average monthly cost for assisted living in Rochester Hills is $4,750, according to the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey 2020, which is higher than the average for the state of Michigan, $4,200, and the nation as a whole, $4,300.
Rochester Hills is one of the more affordable cities for assisted living in Michigan, beat only by Kalamazoo at $3,950 per month. Ann Arbor is the most expensive at $5,590 per month, with Lansing ($5,225) and Grand Rapids ($5,000) a few hundred dollars less.
Rochester Hills
$4,750
Michigan
$4,200
The United States
$4,300
Lansing
$5,225
Grand Rapids
$5,000
Ann Arbor
$5,590
Kalamazoo
$3,950
Assisted living isn’t the only care option for senior residents of Rochester Hills. Seniors who would prefer to age in their own homes may opt for homemaker services ($4,767), assistance with chores and daily life tasks. Those who have light medical needs may choose to receive services in their own home from a home health aide ($4,957), such as a registered nurse or CNA. Adult day health care ($1,733) facilities provide many of the same amenities as an assisted living home, ideal for seniors who have a caretaker at home unable to provide daytime support. Finally, individuals with ongoing to acute medical conditions may be best served by a nursing home, which has 24-7 medical and personal care. A semiprivate room in Rochester Hills is $8,821, while a private one is $10,646.
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,821
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,646
Low-income seniors in Rochester Hills who live in homes for the aged can apply to receive financial assistance for assisted living through the Medicaid State Plan. Additionally, eligible Michigan residents have access to an optional state supplement to Supplemental Security Income, which may be applied towards the cost of their care.
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.
Rochester Hills and the greater Detriot area offer many free or low-cost resources for seniors and their families to help with the transition into an assisted living community. Nonprofit organizations and state agencies offer various services to help seniors apply for housing and financial assistance, medical care and benefits and find recreation or volunteer opportunities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency On Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | The Area on Aging (AAA) is a government outreach program. Its mission is to improve the lives of the area’s elderly. Different programs help address seniors’ social and physical needs, including healthy meal planning assistance, health screenings, and programs about topics that pertain to the elderly, such as fall prevention, warning signs of a heart attack or stroke, and indications of the onset of dementia. Representatives of this agency also help seniors locate government benefits they’re entitled to. |
| Great Lakes Loan Closets | (734) 453-0190 | Seniors who cannot afford their own durable medical equipment may borrow from the Great Lakes Loan Closet, which accepts donations and offers them to those in need. Items typically include mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and canes, access aids including wheelchair ramps, toileting and shower chairs and sometimes blood pressure cuffs and TTY kits. |
| Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services | (517) 827-8040 | Long-term Care Ombudsman Services address the needs of residents in long-term care homes such as assisted living. They oversee accommodations and can take complaints from residents about the staff or living conditions and alert any government regulatory bodies. Ombudsman representatives also help seniors and their families find accommodations in an assisted living community, including evaluating the individual’s needs, budget and preferences, giving an honest assessment of each community in the area. |
| Rochester Hills AARP | (866) 277-7448 | The Rochester Hills branch of the AARP provides several resources for seniors, including finding health care and offering a volunteer match program. It connects seniors to available volunteer opportunities in the area. |
| Detroit Vet Center | (313) 822-1141 | Military veterans and their surviving spouses may receive help obtaining assistance and benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, such as the Aid and Attendance and the Housebound Allowance benefits. Other services include transportation to medical appointments at the VA health clinic, group counseling for grief or PTSD and social events throughout the year. |
Rochester Hills-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.
