Cambrian Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · South Lyon, MI
Cambrian Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · South Lyon, MI
Overview of Cambrian Senior Living
South Lyon’s Cambrian Senior Living occupies 52365 W. 10 Mile Road, South Lyon, Oakland County, MI, in a highly walkable neighborhood (walk score 78, ranked 36th statewide). The 90-bed memory care facility is operated by Cambrian Of Lyon, LLC. Ranked 164th among Michigan’s 437 senior communities by capacity, the property advertises 24-hour staffing, farm-to-table dining, and specialized programming for dementia and Alzheimer’s residents.
Deficiency metrics place Cambrian 25 percent below state average, with 0.7 violations per year versus Michigan’s 0.9. Yet inspection documents reveal a troubling picture.
Opened February 2017 with zero deficiencies and full fire certification, the facility maintained that trajectory for six years. The gap widened in September 2023 when two violations emerged: service plans overdue for annual updates and PRN medications lacking proper administration instructions.
By July 2025, deficiencies had doubled to four, documenting medication administration errors with missed doses and failed documentation, uncovered garbage throughout the building, thermometers absent from resident food storage, and hazardous cleaning agents stored in locations accessible to residents with cognitive impairment.
No complaint investigations or enforcement penalties appear in available records. The inspection pattern: zero violations in opening, then emerging gaps around administrative compliance and safety systems, suggests either insufficient systemic controls or degrading oversight as census increased. Most troubling are the repeated medication-related findings (documented in 2023 and 2025) and the presence of chemically hazardous materials within reach of vulnerable memory care residents.
Occupancy climbed from 38 percent (34 residents, September 2023) to 63 percent (57 residents, July 2025).
Cambrian Senior Living is a memory care operator facing growing challenges with medication management protocols, food safety monitoring, and securing hazardous substances from impaired residents.
90-bed community Rank #156 / 431Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 431 homes in Michigan for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 78 / 100 Rank #36 / 703Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 703 homes in Michigan for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Michigan that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
StatusRegular
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026 Expires in 21 days
CountyOakland
License NumberAH630375650
Owner NameCambrian Of Lyon, LLC
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Compassionate Caregivers 24/7
State Of The Art Technology For Peace Of Mind
Exceptional Life Enrichment Programming
Touring HoursMonday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
Since 2017 · 9 years of data
6 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2017 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Deficiencies per year (22% below)
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Deficiencies per year (22% below)
Latest Inspection
July 24, 2025
Renewal
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MI Average | vs. MI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (6 vs. MI avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 0.7 | 0.9 | This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (0.7 vs. MI avg 0.9).↓ 22% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- July 24, 2025 inspection found 4 deficiencies including medication administration errors, uncovered garbage containers, missing thermometers, and unsecured hazardous materials.
- September 14, 2023 inspection identified 2 deficiencies in outdated resident service plans and unclear PRN medication instructions.
- February 22, 2017 original licensing survey found no violations and granted full fire safety certification with temporary license approval.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
| Chelsea Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Chelsea | 172 | Yes | - | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage |
| Bay Bluffs Emmet County Medical Care Facility | AL HOS MC NH SNF | Harbor Springs | 120 | No | - | 29 | - |
| Cambrian Senior Living | AL MC | South Lyon | 90 | No | - | 78 | - |
| Lourdes Senior Community | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Waterford Twp (Watkins-Pontiac Estates) | 80 | No | - | 8 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Independence Village Of Waterford (Inn at Cass Lake) | AL IL RC | Waterford Twp (Waterford Township) | - | Yes | A+ | 35 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cambrian Senior Living
Who is the owner of Cambrian Senior Living?
Cambrian Senior Living is legally operated by Cambrian Of Lyon, LLC.
Is Cambrian Senior Living in a walkable area?
Cambrian Senior Living has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Cambrian Senior Living?
According to MI state health department records, Cambrian Senior Living's license number is AH630375650.
When does Cambrian Senior Living's license expire?
According to MI state health department records, Cambrian Senior Living's license expires on July 31, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Cambrian Senior Living?
No, Cambrian Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Cambrian Senior Living have?
Cambrian Senior Living has 90 beds.
Are there photos of Cambrian Senior Living?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Cambrian Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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