The Best Independent Living Communities in Livingston County, MI

"We toured Lockwood of Lyon. It's a beautiful community. The only downfall was the pricing, which I didn't think would be sustainable. The rooms were beautiful, with enough living space for a single person, and their amenities were very nice. There was a library and a movie theater area. They had breakfast and dinner available, and they also had a little snack shop with different things available. I'm not sure if you'd call it a snack shop or more like a small deli, but if you needed something for lunch, you could pick it up there."

"I've moved into Vicinia Gardens Independent Living. It's beautiful. The staff is happy and helpful. Everything's great. Maintenance and cleanliness are perfect."

"We've toured Symphony Linden and it was nice. The staff was very helpful and the food was wonderful. They had a gym, a lounge, and a room where you could go and watch movies. It was nice. The place itself was clean, there wasn't anything that was not nice about it."

"I love StoryPoint Fenton, but it's too expensive for my brother-in-law. It's beautiful. The whole facility is top-notch. It is very open and welcoming. There is a huge gathering area. The receptionist is right there to greet you. They had the director right away, and they took me to a model room that was set up. It was a one-bedroom and it had a refrigerator. It was very, very nice. However, that was an assisted living senior community, and that was not what I was looking for. I was looking for memory care-assisted living. They would do an assessment of my brother-in-law before he was allowed to live there. He probably could fit into the assisted part of it, but that part was too big for him. It's all one level, which is good, but I think that with him getting himself from his room to where they have to go and eat would have been difficult, because the layout wasn't good for him in the memory state that he is in right now. I also went to memory care. It was beautiful. We walked through it. It was very nice. They have a nice little area where you could go in and sit by a fireplace and watch movies. The kitchen was right there. They only have 16 residents, which is nice. They were finishing up lunch when I got there. They have several little areas where you could sit down and have a conversation or play a game. The windows were on each side of a nice wide hallway. They showed me a room that my brother-in-law would have. It was a studio. Somebody had just moved out of there, and they were in the process of painting it and getting it freshened up for the next person to come in. It had a nice view out the window where you could put a bird feeder or whatever. All of his furniture could go in the room, too. Then the staff showed me where the patio was, and it was very nice. They have a grill out there where they would grill food for the people. It is also backed up to a wooded little area where you could see nature and sit out there. It was very welcoming and very comfortable. I told her that I would move in there myself right now, so that part of it was very, very nice. The residents that were there were more in line with what level my brother-in-law was at physically. He's very mobile, and he has no medical issues with his heart, legs, or lungs -- nothing. It is just his mind right now is having a problem. If money were not an object, I would have him go to StoryPoint just because of the aesthetics of everything."

"When I visited Brookdale Novi, I saw the room, the space, and what was available. Since it's independent living, they just showed me the package if I needed some help with anything and the prices were too much for me. They showed me a one-bedroom with one bath and its kitchen. The kitchen came supplied, but there was no furniture in the bedroom or the living room, which was fine. The staff was very helpful. The facility was nice and clean. It looked decent."

"I loved everything about Orchard Hills Living, but the only thing was they don't take insurance. It is out of my pocket. Other than that, the staff was very knowledgeable, very pleasant, and courteous. It's a private home with a yard in there. It's very clean and smelled very good."

Nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Williamston, Michigan, Oakbrook Senior Living offers a harmonious blend of comfort and compassionate care. Located at 2447 Williamston Rd., this state-licensed community specializes in assisted living and memory care, providing residents with personalized support in a homelike setting. With a high staff-to-resident ratio and 24/7 on-site caregivers, Oakbrook ensures that each resident receives attentive, individualized care tailored to their unique needs. Oakbrook's thoughtfully designed living spaces feature fully furnished private rooms, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like home. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including a beauty/barber shop, garden and patio areas, and both resident and guest parking. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle. Dining options are diverse, with shared meals in the dining room, room service, and accommodations for special diets such as diabetic, kosher, and vegetarian. Engaging activities like music, games, book clubs, fitness classes, and arts and crafts foster a vibrant community life. Safety and well-being are paramount at Oakbrook, with features like 24/7 emergency call pendants and regular wellness checks. The community's commitment to holistic care includes visiting physicians and podiatry services, in-house pharmacy services, and support for home health, palliative, and hospice care as needed. Situated just east of Lansing, residents have easy access to local attractions such as the Williamston Theatre, Wheatfield Valley Golf Course, and the charming downtown area known for its antique shops and specialty stores. At Oakbrook Senior Living, residents find not just a place to live, but a place 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

Sheridan Living is an adult assisted living facility at the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We strive to provide the utmost care and comfort to our residents. Unlike larger facilities that have a 12:1 resident-to-staff ratio, we have a maximum 6:1 resident-to-staff ratio. This means that we can provide personalized care and individual attention to residents above and beyond what they can receive at larger facilities. In fact, many of our residents and their families consider our staff members their friends. We are licensed to care for residents with any of the following conditions: Aged Physically handicapped Alzheimers Developmentally disabled Mentally ill We have common areas where residents enjoy the company of the other residents and our staff. In turn, our staff love to keep the residents company, and they are known to chat with the residents, sing songs to residents who like to hear them, and to send updates and pictures of residents to their families if desired. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood near the University of Michigan, grocery stores, churches, and several parks. Our residents who are able to make the trip enjoy viewing the community garden at the County Farm Park accompanied by our staff and their families. We are staffed around the clock, 24/7. Our staff cook three delicious meals a day, help clean the home and the residents if needed, can operate medical equipment, and provide other care services. Our staff members are experienced health care workers. Our staff is passionate about bringing joy and comfort to our residents. We help our residents with their normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence while keeping joy and cheer in their lives. 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

"Brookhaven Manor was very inviting. Immediately, the people that lived there were very friendly to me. They said hello as I came into the building while I was waiting for the lady to come out to show me around. They were asking if there was any way they could help me, pointed me in the right direction, and were very kind. The lady who gave me the tour was super sweet, very nice, and very knowledgeable. It was beautiful. I saw them finishing lunch and everybody seemed happy. I did get to see their menu and it looked nice. They have so many things for people to do there. They have buses to take them. They'll go to Applebee's one day or the Texas Roadhouse or there's a pizza place nearby they like to go to and you sign up for those things. They have craft rooms where you can do all kinds of fun stuff. They have a beautiful collection of books in their library and lots of cozy places to sit or to have family parties. They have a birthday room where a family could come and have a party. It can open up and it can be people from the living place, too. It was very nice."

"I am currently living at All Seasons West Bloomfield. The place is only 10 years old. It's been a very pleasant apartment. I don't partake in any activities. I am more of a recluse. But they have a pretty good chock full of activities. I feel okay here. I feel safe. I have dinner partners. The room is very adequate for a single person and I wouldn't need any more space."

"We toured Canterbury on the Lake. It was very nice. The person that gave the tour was very helpful and very knowledgeable about the facility. We got to walk through from the front door all the way through the dining room and the common areas. We got to see a couple of different apartments with different floor plans. So that was nice to be able to do that. We got a sample of their menu, activity, and calendars, and then we got a packet of floor plans and applications. We got to sit down and have our questions answered. The building itself is beautiful. They're small apartments basically, but they have all the necessities. They have a kitchenette and they have their closet space. It looked clean."

"The staff at the American House Carpenter is fabulous. Some residents were very welcoming and gave their opinions on living there. This one is the most ideal location for us, and my former husband, who is the care recipient, felt good about it, which is the most important thing. I would certainly endorse it as the perfect place for him. It was wonderfully inviting and clean, it had a lot of activities, and he felt comfortable there. We visited for independent care, although we also asked about assisted living options. We're planning that he will need step-up care with his Parkinson's as the years go along, but we're starting with independent living."

"Tranquility Estates is fabulous. That's the one we have chosen. I like the ambiance, the cleanliness, the room size, the positive attitude, and the food. It is all inclusive. They provide three meals a day. They have balconies and a courtyard, too."

"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 atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. It's not a large facility, but for a group home, it's laid our very well."