Best Assisted Living in Oakland County, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 options for assisted living in Oakland County, MI using MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MI
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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Orchard Hill
AL
MC
Bloomfield Hills
114
Facility 114
MI AVG 65
Rank #54 / 338
CYes
58
Facility 58
MI AVG 37
Rank #78 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 266
6
16
Facility 16
MI AVG 7
Rank #270 / 305
2.7
Facility 2.7
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #264 / 305
Square Lake Care Operations, LLC
Hampton Manor of Holly
AL
IL
MC
Holly
104
Facility 104
MI AVG 65
Rank #69 / 338
B+Yes
38
Facility 38
MI AVG 37
Rank #199 / 435
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 266
5
6
Facility 6
MI AVG 7
Rank #173 / 305
1.2
Facility 1.2
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #164 / 305
Hampton Manor Of Holly LLC
Hampton Manor of Bloomfield Hills
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
Bloomfield Hills
82
Facility 82
MI AVG 65
Rank #112 / 338
?Yes
33
Facility 33
MI AVG 37
Rank #239 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 266
2
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 7
Rank #202 / 305
3.5
Facility 3.5
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #287 / 305
Hampton Manor Of Bloomfield Hills LLC
Hampton Manor of Commerce
AL
IL
MC
Commerce Township (Wolverine Lake)
80
Facility 80
MI AVG 65
Rank #114 / 338
B+Yes
26
Facility 26
MI AVG 37
Rank #282 / 435
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 266
6
6
Facility 6
MI AVG 7
Rank #173 / 305
1.0
Facility 1.0
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #140 / 305
Hampton Manor Of Commerce LLC
Waltonwood University
AL
HC
IL
Rochester Hills (Bellarmine Hills)
--Yes
63
Facility 63
MI AVG 37
Rank #57 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Magnolia by the Lakes
AL
IL
Keego Harbor (Cass Lake Liberty Heights)
--No
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 37
Rank #84 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 6 analyzed for Oakland County. See how we rank facilities

Orchard Hill

2080 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Overview of Orchard Hill

Look forward to an enriching retirement life at Orchard Hill, a dynamic senior living community in Oakland County, Bloomfield Hills, MI, offering assisted living and memory care. The community helps residents live their lives to the fullest through a wide array of services, including housekeeping and laundry services and assistance with self-care and mobility. Experience the warmth, comfort, and safety of the community’s thoughtfully designed apartments, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.

At Orchard Hill, there’s never a dull moment with a brimming calendar of diverse activities. Residents can get in touch with their creative side through regular art classes, enjoy the outdoors gardening, or spend their day working out in fitness classes. On-site rehabilitation services are also available to ensure residents are able to maintain their strength and mobility. The community takes residents’ dietary restrictions seriously, providing them with delicious and nutritious chef-prepared meals catered to their tastes and nutritional needs.

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Hampton Manor of Holly

14480 N Holly Rd, Holly, MI 48442
Overview of Hampton Manor of Holly

Hampton Manor of Holly provides integrated long-term residential options from a single-story campus in Holly, Michigan. Operating a 104-bed layout that entirely avoids the use of stairs or elevators, this licensed home for the aged combines assisted living, independent housing, and secure memory care under one roof.

The surrounding community features a walkability score of 38 out of 100, establishing a primarily car-dependent layout where family visitors and local staff rely on vehicles for everyday travel. Living spaces range from studios and single suites up to larger two-bedroom units, with floor plans measuring between 300 and 560 square feet. Each unit includes separate climate controls, private bathrooms equipped with grab bars, and emergency response hardware.

Daily campus operations deliver a structured three-meal dining cycle alongside professional laundry services, weekly suite housekeeping, scheduled localized transportation, and dedicated activity spaces including an interior movie theater, a sunroom, and a library.

Prospective representatives can contact the Holly leasing department to review current room tier pricing and verify waitlist guidelines.

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Hampton Manor of Bloomfield Hills

2101 S Opdyke Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Overview of Hampton Manor of Bloomfield Hills

Experience the best of your golden years at Hampton Manor of Bloomfield Hills, a blissful retreat in Bloomfield Hills, MI, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. A kind and highly skilled team provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock. With beautifully furnished and secure studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ cognition and living experience, various activities and engaging programs are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Three delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, behavioral monitoring, and respite care are also provided for convenience. Amenities include a library, a movie theater, an activity room, a sun room, a hair & nail salon, and fenced patio areas.

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Hampton Manor of Commerce

100 Decker Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48390
Overview of Hampton Manor of Commerce

Hampton Manor of Commerce offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Commerce Township, MI. Independent living provides a private home without daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different setting may not be necessary as more support is needed. Hampton Manor of Commerce has 80 beds, with suites, studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments available. A studio keeps living to one main space, while a two-bedroom apartment can accommodate a couple moving together.

Residents can spend time in the movie theater, hair and nail salon, library, or arts and crafts studio, and can use the fenced patio areas and courtyard. Restaurant-style dining includes menu choices at each meal, along with in-room dining and snacks for residents who prefer to eat privately or between meals. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

Respite care is available for short stays. This can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or take time to recover while the resident remains in a care setting.

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Overview of Waltonwood University

Enjoy the freedom and independence of the active retirement life you love at Waltonwood University, a charming senior living community in Oakland County, Rochester Hills, MI, offering independent living and assisted living. Get welcomed into an elegant and cozy residence that suits your lifestyle and needs, with a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to choose from. Residents needing an extra hand are provided with personalized care plans and access to on-site nurse managers who consistently monitor resident service plans, and coordinate care needs with outside health care providers.

The community’s extensive Life Enrichment Program provides residents with daily activities that promote their holistic wellbeing, including various social clubs, fitness sessions, entertainment, arts & culture, and more. A wide array of amenities are offered to give residents plenty of opportunities and spaces for entertainment, wellness, and social engagement. Here, the community fosters independence in every aspect of care, and focuses on strengths rather than limitations of the residents.

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Overview of Magnolia by the Lakes

Magnolia by the Lakes offers assisted living and independent living in Keego Harbor, Michigan. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having both levels means a resident can choose independent living now and may later receive help with daily tasks without leaving the community, making Magnolia by the Lakes a possible fit for someone who wants that continuity.

The community is in the Cass Lake Liberty Heights neighborhood, with studio, one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A studio has one private living space, while the larger layouts include additional rooms within the residence. Prices start at $3,000 per month, giving families an initial figure for budgeting.

A heated indoor pool provides an on site place for swimming or water based activity, and the fitness center and daily exercise classes offer ways to exercise within the community. Restaurant style dining, chef prepared meals and multiple dining venues give residents choices in how and where they take meals. There is also a private mini golf course, while seasonal weekly cruises on Cass Lake, day trips, theme dinners, movies and a book club add scheduled recreational options.

A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands without a car. Dr. Farideh R. Bagne owns Magnolia by the Lakes.

Starting Price $3,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Oakland County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Oakland County, MI. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 95The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Oakland County, MI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Oakland County, MI

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover assisted living?

Michigan Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Michigan) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 6 options for assisted living in Oakland County, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Oakland County, MI?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Oakland County, MI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Oakland County, MI?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.