
The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oakland County, MI for 2023
The average cost of memory care in Oakland County is $5,599 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,495. Cheaper nearby regions include Wayne County with an average starting cost of $5,464.
To help you with your search, browse the 143 reviews below for memory care facilities in Oakland County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Oakland County 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Macomb County with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 32 families in Oakland County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Oakland County, call (855) 863-8283.
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Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Oakland County, MI
Chester Street Residence
Sunrise of Bloomfield Hills
Farmington Hills Inn
American House Elmwood
American House Farmington Hills
Sunrise of Rochester
Sunrise of West Bloomfield
Rose Senior Living at Providence Park
Brookdale Grand Blanc
Sunrise of Troy
Park at Franklin Senior Living
Anthology of Novi
Sunrise of Bloomfield
Brookdale Troy (Memory Care)
Bellbrook
Anthology of Rochester Hills
Brookdale Farmington Hills North
The Avalon of Auburn Hills
Arden Courts of Bingham Farms
Provision Living at West Bloomfield
The Terraces at Lake Orion
Fairmont of Farmington Hills
BeeHive Homes of Oxford
Butterfly House 1
Anthology of Troy
The Avalon of Commerce Township
American House Freedom Place Rochester
Anthology of Farmington Hills - Openi...
Belmar Oakland
Courtyard Manor of Farmington Hills
The Sheridan at Birmingham
Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate
The Neighborhoods of White Lake
Talison Assisted Living
The Avalon of Bloomfield Township
Safe Haven Hill
Orion Oaks Assisted Living and Memory...
Farmington Hills Comfort Care
Canterbury on the Lake
Beaumont Commons, Farmington Hills
Nothing But Us
Eden House
The Pines of Clarkston
The Haworth Center at Baptist Manor
Thrive Assisted Living
Lourdes Senior Community - Clausen Manor
CLOSED - Thrive Assisted Living II LLC
Blossom Springs
Edgewood Senior Homes
Serenity Elderly Care
Royal Oak House
Waltonwood Main
Randall Residence of Auburn Hills
Waterford Oaks Senior Care, Inc
Addington Place of Clarkston
Pine Tree Place
Sun Valley Senior Living
Westlake Health Campus
L & W Adult Foster Care Home
St. Anne's Mead Retirement Home
Caremore of Oxford Assisted Living
Groveland Quality Care
Nannie's Inn
Commerce Comfort Care
Changing Everyday Lives (Opening Janu...
Danile's Home
Clarkston Comfort Care Assisted Livin...
Pleasant Valley Family Care
What to Consider About Memory Care in Oakland County
There are more than 1.2 million residents living in Oakland County, Michigan. Over 16 percent of the county's population is age 65 or older and many seniors living in the area have been diagnosed with some form of dementia such as Alzheimer's Disease, which affects an estimated 180,000 seniors throughout the state.
There are 30 memory care facilities located in Oakland County that provide residential care to seniors with dementia. These facilities are officially known throughout Michigan as homes for the aged and are closely regulated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
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Winters in Oakland County are cold and snowy, which can present a risk for memory care residents with a tendency to wander. The average low temperature in January is only 18 degrees and annual snowfall is 10 inches higher than in the average U.S. city. When considering memory care in the area, it's important to make sure the facility is secure and measures are in place to keep residents indoors while unsupervised.
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Property crime rates in Oakland County are considerably lower than the national average. On a scale of one to 100 where one represents low crime and 100 represents high crime, Oakland County's property crime rate is only 30.4, while the average U.S. city has a rate of 38.1. Even with low crime rates, it's important to make sure memory care facilities have security systems in place to keep residents safe.
- Although the overall cost of living in Oakland County is 15 percent higher than the national average, the area's healthcare costs are 17 percent below that of the average U.S. city. Families on a tight budget for memory care can use these savings to pay for other memory care costs such as room and board.
- The Oakland County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Oakland County
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Oakland County start around $5,621 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,663 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Oakland County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Oakland County
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Michigan page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Oakland County
Oakland County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Oakland County, please visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.
Directory of Winners in the Oakland County Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Oakland County
Oakland County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Oakland County
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Review of Anthology of Farmington Hills - Opening 2022!
My aunt recently passed. She lived in the memory care of this community. My family toured many local memory facilities before we moved her here and we are very happy we did. Nikki, the director an... Read more
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Review of Anthology of Rochester Hills
My father-in-law has moved into Anthology of Rochester Hills. I like the way it looks. It's very nice, very new, very fresh, and clean. He has been there for over a month now. The staff are very, v... Read more
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Review of Vista Springs Trillium Village Estate
For the nearly $8K I am paying per month, I have had numerous disappointing experiences. I was told many things at the admissions meeting that absolutely are not coming to fruition. I was told my M... Read more
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