Serene Gardens of Rochester Hills
910 W South Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI, 48307
"Our community is nestled in upscale Rochester Hills. This building truly gives you the feel of home from the minute you walk through the doo..."
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Oakland County, MI, is a fast-growing community of approximately 1.27 million residents. Almost 18% of the population is seniors aged 65 and older. According...
Seniors in Oakland County have access to numerous residential dementia care communities, where they can receive 24/7 specialized care in a safe environment. These communities provide activity programs and therapies aimed at the specific needs of seniors with cognitive impairment disorders, in addition to all of the standard services provided in assisted living, such as personal care, housekeeping and meals.
This guide gives an overview of the pros and cons of living in Oakland County, the average costs of memory care and alternative senior care options and lists support and information resources for seniors and their family members.
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910 W South Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI, 48307
"Our community is nestled in upscale Rochester Hills. This building truly gives you the feel of home from the minute you walk through the doo..."
READ MORE3151 East Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
"My mom moved into The Avalon of Auburn Hills. I know they have activities, which is a good thing for her because, at the place she was at, they didn't have activities for her to do. At The Avalon of Auburn Hills, they have three meals a day, and they..."
READ MORE27950 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331
4.0
(11 reviews)
"The staff at Brookdale Farmington Hills North (Formerly Clare Bridge of Farmington Hills I and II) seems very caring, nice, and very accommodating. The facility is kept up well. They have more activities than any of the other places that I looked at...."
READ MORE3400 Livernois Rd., Troy, MI, 48083
4.6
(5 reviews)
"I went here. This was a high-class place. When you walked in, it was elegant. That was like the regular assisted living and such, and then you went into the memory care part, and it was the same as the assisted living with the same set-up building. I..."
READ MORE3565 S Adams Rd, Rochester, MI, 48309
4.3
(8 reviews)
"The memory care at American House Freedom Place Rochester is a totally separate building. It was like its own entity, so I liked that aspect of it. It would be perfect for someone who is going for memory care only. Everything about that place was gre..."
READ MORE2500 Martin Parkway , Commerce Township, MI, 48390
4.7
(3 reviews)
"I went to The Avalon of Commerce Township. That's a nice place. The rooms are double the size of any of the other rooms of any place I was at. You could bring in a couch, you can bring in chairs and still have plenty of room. You can bring in a dress..."
READ MORE30637 West 14 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
4.3
(6 reviews)
"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 and her staff are great. They were always attentive to ..."
READ MORE5700 Water Tower Place, Clarkston, MI, 48346
4.5
(4 reviews)
"At Addington Place of Clarkston, we provide truly person-directed care, working hard to know each resident as an individual and providing th..."
READ MORE5990 N. Adams Rd., Troy, MI, 48098
3.7
(11 reviews)
"Dear Belmar Team, During the worst season of our lives we sought out in a very short amount of time to find a safe place for our beloved dad/husband. The Lord lead us to Belmar and that was an answer to prayer. It is SOOO Hard to be in a position ..."
READ MORE29750 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
"Courtyard Manor is great. I like it, and it seems good. My dad is in memory care. It is very clean. It does not smell, and is just comfortable. It is maybe a little sparse, but it is nice. The staff has been so helpful, caring, and understanding. T..."
READ MORE73 BeeHive Drive, Oxford, MI, 48371
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I toured BeeHive Homes of Oxford. They accept non-memory care residents but everyone there is in memory care. They don't have it segregated or in different sections. That kind of turned me away because they're like, 'Look, everyone's here is memory c..."
READ MORE1072 Maple Heights Drive, White Lake, MI, 48357
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Butterfly House 1 was a nice facility, but it's small. They only take in six people and it's not big enough for us. We need a little more walkaround room. They have everything. They provide the meals and they have someone there 24 hours a day. They t..."
READ MORE2400 E. Lincoln, Birmingham, MI, 48009
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The rooms are very nice, lots of light and good size. The care givers and support staff are friendly and welcoming...."
READ MORE6800 Trillium Village Drive, Clarkston, MI, 48346
4.0
(3 reviews)
"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 Mom would be checked on hourly - my visit the other da..."
READ MORE3451 Clarkston Rd, Lake Orion, MI, 48360
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The Team at Orion Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care understands how difficult it is to have a loved one move from their home to a supportiv..."
READ MORE100 West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Township, MI, 48302
"Life Care Services® is the first and only senior living company to rank first in customer satisfaction for four consecutive years among inde..."
READ MORE5850 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..."
READ MORE28529 Cumberland, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
"At Pleasant Valley Family Care, you will have peace of mind that your loved one is in good hands. With a maximum capacity of 6 residents, we..."
READ MORE31525 W 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334
"Our mission has always been to redefine senior care through delivering remarkable care, and weaving luxury throughout every facility. Farmin..."
READ MORE2450 Haggerty Rd, West Bloomfield, MI, 48323
"At Cranberry Park we are an All-Inclusive Community that recognizes that the health and well-being of seniors are as unique as the individua..."
READ MOREThere 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.Â
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.Â
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Memory Care costs in Oakland County start around $5,509 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 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.
Washtenaw County
$6,347
Livingston County
$6,062
US
$5,694
Oakland County
$5,509
Wayne County
$5,413
Genesee County
$4,883
Macomb County
$4,847
Lapeer County
$4,675
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Michigan page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.
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.
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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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Kathy
4
Review of Brookdale Troy (Memory Care)
My mother has moved into Brookdale Troy. There's a very homelike atmosphere, and she feels comfortable there. She has a private room, and she feels at home there. She feels very safe and...
Memory Care
Jenifer kueber
5
Review of StoryPoint Birmingham
The rooms are very nice, lots of light and good size. The care givers and support staff are friendly and welcoming.
Provider response
Hi Jenifer, Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback! We are grateful to hear that you are finding the community accommodating. We appreciate you taking the time to share your...
Memory Care
Donna
4
Review of Farmington Hills Inn
I toured the memory care of Farmington Hills Inn. The best part of the whole thing is how well the employees interact and how well the residents seem to be very taken care of. The staff was very...
Provider response
We are thrilled you that had such a great experience touring with us! Our calendar is full of fun activities and we are always looking for new ways to keep our Resident's happy and engaged!