The Best Independent Living Communities in Oakland County, MI

At Rose Senior Living, youll live in a warm and welcoming community that feels just like home, with everything you could possibly want to live the active, independent life you love. And, youll have the peace of mind knowing that the helping hand of assisted living and memory care is always available right on campus, if or when you ever need it. Our location is right off the Walter P. Reuther Freeway (I-696) with quick, easy access to restaurants, shopping, multiple recreation facilities, Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, and a variety of first-class medical facilities. Our light-filled apartment homes are airy and spacious, with the beautiful, premium finishes you love, and all the space you need. Our LifeSTYLE Promise ensures that our services and care are structured, scheduled, and delivered just as you choose, so you always have the freedom, flexibility, and control you want. Rose Senior Living combines Edward Rose and Sons long and revered legacy of creating communities that truly feel like home with Life Care Services expertise in providing management and support services that enhance seniors lives. Together, we work every day to provide a senior living experience that exceeds your expectations.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

"We went to American House Village at Bloomfield. It's a nice place, but it's not what we were looking for. The floor plan was a little small, but it was OK. They showed us the common areas and a one-bedroom apartment. The staff who assisted us and gave us the tour was very nice. The place was very clean."

"From the first time Mom visited American House in Farmington Hills, MI, Assistant Director, Lisa, made her feel welcome. When Mom moved into her apartment, her smile returned, her loneliness disappeared, her friendships flourished and she became a member of a very special family! During the time Mom lived there she was treated with kindness and respect by all members of the entire staff. The entire American House staff are truly amazing. We believe they are angels in disguise! I wouldn’t hesitate recommending American House in Farmington Hills! They will welcome your family member with open arms."

"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 the grab bars and everything that seniors need, very nicely appointed. The young man was very friendly. He did a great job. They have a pool and a lift that if someone has difficulty getting in the pool, then the lift can be used, and a nice dining area, just a very nice facility. It's very homey and it's designed like every one area is kind of like a European bistro kind of decoration and just very, very nice. The staff was enthusiastic and friendly."

"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."

"I liked that American House Stone is just one floor so my mother would not have to deal with any stairs or elevators and the price point was important to us. We were fortunate to be able to eat a meal there and my mother, who is very particular, enjoyed the food. There were a lot of options for her. If she didn't want somebody doing her laundry for her, they said that that was no problem and that she could do her own laundry. So, there were things like that, which made her feel more that she was living independently and not reliant on somebody else for everything, which was important to her. She didn't want to feel like she was giving up total control, and they were very willing to work with her on that. Everybody was very kind to us. This was the second time that some of us had visited there, and they remembered us from a previous visit, which was surprising even to remember the names. So, we're very pleased with how we were treated. They were friendly, helpful, and very kind. They even gave my mother a to-go container of more food, because she liked it so much. The facility was clean, but there were a few things that were dated or wear and tear, but nothing bad. The room that my mother is going to be moving into has a new carpet, new paint, and things like that. There were four of us that they served lunch to, and everyone was very pleased with the food."

"We toured American House The Village. It was a great tour. We get to see a lot of the facilities and the added activities. We liked the people there and the independent units. They were bright, cheerful, spacious, and bigger than what I had expected. The staff did a great job answering our questions and presenting things to us. We went through the dining room and watched people eat, but we didn't eat there. They have a top chef, so I assume the meals are good, and they allow us to have a pet."

Barton Towers Co-op is located near downtown Royal Oak and is a 15-story, 210-unit senior community for affordable living ages 62 and over. A limited number of apartments are available for younger persons who are physically disabled and need the special features of a unit designed for the mobility impaired. Barton Towers is nationally recognized as “A Community of Quality” by the National Affordable Housing Management Association. The property was completed in 1983 and has been recently remodeled. Barton Towers is gradually transforming into a 100% smoke free co-op. While no one is allowed to smoke in any common area and within 25 feet of the building, there are approximately ten members who are still permitted to smoke in their own apartments because they signed a waiver prior to the full implementation of the new smoking rules. All new members as of 8/18/2012, are not allowed to smoke inside their own apartment. Resident members enjoy the peace and privacy of their secured apartments with all apartments above the first floor having walkout balconies overlooking downtown Royal Oak. Members enjoy activities such as line-dancing, bingo, monthly birthday celebrations, supper, holiday celebrations, Wii exercise, along with trips to nearby shopping malls, casinos, cider mills, and theaters. Barton Towers is conveniently located within two miles of the I-75 expressway and is near many local attractions such as the Detroit Zoo, Stagecrafter Theater, Royal Oak Farmer’s Market and the Emagine Theatre. Barton Towers is also within walking distance to various shops, drug stores, library, restaurants, art gallery and the local police and fire departments. Barton Towers is affordable for everyone. Rent is based on a percentage of the household's income.

"My sister has made a deposit and will be moving into American House Elmwood. The whole place was very clean. We chose it because it offered a very good-sized villa, which is independent living. She would prepare her own meals, so she did not get a meal plan. The staff who assisted us was excellent. They had a hair salon and a meeting room."

"I've moved into Rolling Hills Retirement Community. It's very well put together, very organized, and very clean. The food is very good. Good selections, too. They have a movie theater as well as different kinds of activities daily."

"Brookdale Farmington Hills is a lovely facility. It's well taken care of. I thought Nancy was charming and very informative, but financially, I don't need all the care they offer. I don't need somebody to cook my meals, clean my apartment, or do my laundry. They don't have what I need, but Nancy was just delightful. She was knowledgeable and personable. I liked the structure of the building. I thought the carpeting in the hallways could use a little attention, but besides that, everything looks lovely. I saw some residents sitting out in the lobby. I met a resident out on the ground. She was lovely, although she won't remember meeting me. She had Alzheimer's, really bad within the first few minutes of our conversation. The living room and kitchen were smaller, but the bedroom and the bathroom were a wonderful size. The kitchen had a small refrigerator and a small stove. There's no room for a microwave. You'd have to have a microwave cart or something, and I don't even know if there's more room for that, too."

"A few years ago, it was time for my mom to downsize from her condo to something more manageable. My wife did the initial legwork and found Independence Village right away. My mom fell in love with it immediately. The residents, the staff, and the facilities are phenomenal. There is rarely a day that goes by that mom doesn’t tell us how happy she is there and how much healthier she feels between all the activities, the friends she’s made, and having three meals a day that she doesn’t have to make."

"I like the staff at American House Troy. They're nice to my mother and us as a family. They are very courteous and concerned. The rooms are nice and big enough for a walker or a wheelchair. Cleanliness is really good. The food delivery is good. The meals appear to be very good, too, nutritionally based. The residents get a choice. Every day they can choose between one item or another item and my mother seemed to like the food there. They have a beauty salon and a dining room. They offer transportation if you want to go to a doctor's appointment or shopping trips if you want to go to a Myers. They have entertainment that they bring in. They have games and a little community area where a lot of residents can work jigsaw puzzles. They have a medical team on staff as well. Rent is kind of high, but overall considering the rent in other places and for what you get, it's way more."

"I think Madison Heights Co-op Apartments is an excellent choice for placement for someone who prefers to live independently and is looking for an apartment for themselves, a friend, or a family member to live in. The common areas are beautiful and the surrounding areas are also beautiful, nice, very quiet, and very low crime rate areas if any. Madison Heights Co-op apartments are affordable low income beautifully maintained and structured apartments. They are like living in luxury style apartments and the surrounding neighborhoods are also very nice, quiet and beautiful. It is a 6 floor senior community apartment. They provide their seniors with Birthday parties, Luncheons for their residents, dinners for their residents and many other services and amenities. They also offer their residents a building van and this senior community takes many trips in their onsite van; to the casino, Frankenmuth, malls, etc. This senior apartment building has 151 apartments for their seniors to live in a luxury and affordable life style for those seniors that are on low income budget or a low fixed income budget. They can have an increased chance to live in elegance and luxury also. Madison Heights Co-op Apartments is an ideal and a great place for any senior to enjoy their golden years and enjoy a very nice suburban life style. The residents there are a team together and they like it there. They enjoy ice cream together there. They socialize and interact with one another there also and they seem to be very happy there. They offer their seniors there an array of services and amenities there. They have their very own library, recreational and activity rooms, central air conditioning, heat all are also included in their rent. They provide building activities for all of their seniors to enjoy. They provide Social activities on a daily basis for their residents. Can you believe all of this for a low income and affordable budget? They also offer their residents coffee shop for them to meet each other and socialize and interact with one another on a daily basis. In general, I would rank this facility a five stars rating for their excellence and expertise for providing luxury apartments for low income seniors to live in. "