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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rochester, MI

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Photo of Serene Gardens of Rochester Hills
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I like that it is smaller than most. Staff knows residents by name.It was very hard and stressful to pick. It was comparing "apples and oranges". It did seem to be a good price. Also they had an arrangement...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Flourish Oakland Township is a Moceri build facility located in a beautiful setting. The facility is now run by the StoryPoint Group. Flourish is a family like environment, with outstanding social...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
MissionTo celebrate the BOLD and amazing journey where life blooms everyday.Assisted & Memory Care Residences, where attentive care and personal serenity of your loved one is the foundation of Blossom Springs. Care, comfort and security is what families have come to expect from Moceri's...
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The staff works with the family if there are concerns or requests. They need more activities for "young" seniors. I would recommend Courtyard at Auburn Hills to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Randall Residence of Auburn Hills offers a comprehensive state licensed assisted living program that provides personalized care and activities that are designed to enrich the daily living of our residents. We provide our residents with a home-like safe and secure environment in one story homes...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I know any feedback is good as elder parents and their situations can leave you feeling hopeless. We moved my father in 2+ months ago into their assisted living after looking at many, many places. While...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Known for its world-class golf courses and acres of lush parkland, Shelby Township is the perfect location for Shelby Crossing Health Campus, a warm and welcoming place to call home for seniors of Macomb County. Our residents are afforded many opportunities to explore Shelby Township and the...
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I know any feedback is good as elder parents and their situations can leave you feeling hopeless. We moved my father in 2+ months ago into their assisted living after looking at many, many places. While...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Known for its world-class golf courses and acres of lush parkland, Shelby Township is the perfect location for Shelby Crossing Health Campus, a warm and welcoming place to call home for seniors of Macomb County. Our residents are afforded many opportunities to explore Shelby Township and the...
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We highly recommend the Memory Care at Cedarbrook of Bloomfield. The staff is amazingly good in every way. They are friendly, respectful, caring, responsible and loving. Both of my parents reside here-one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I was very impressed with their care. I needed infection control, they have done a great job. I would pick them every time over everyone else in this area. The food is average. The room sizes are great and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They are friendly, they take care of your loved ones. The staff are caring. The food is not as enjoyed by my loved ones as some others would find it. When the call button is pushed they attend to your...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They are friendly, they take care of your loved ones. The staff are caring. The food is not as enjoyed by my loved ones as some others would find it. When the call button is pushed they attend to your...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in a lovely 11-acre setting, The Meadows of Auburn Hills offers affordable senior apartment living for seniors 55+. Each spacious one and two-bedroom apartment features a kitchen, roomy closets and air conditioning. A recreation program includes popular social events to share with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted is a state-licensed senior community offering specialized care in a luxurious state-of-the art setting. Pomeroy Assisted Living offers residents support for activities of daily living to promote a level of independence while maintaining the elegant and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Total Loving Care, has been providing care to the sick, elderly, and disabled for over 18 years. Our goal has been Nursing Home Prevention and allowing individuals and couples to live their lives to the fullest. TLC Troy location sits on a beautiful 7 Acre private setting. Each Resident has a...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Colonial Meadows is located a gorgeous part of Pontiac, Michigan near the sprawling community of Auburn Hills. Retirement is a big change, and we want to be there! We offer an independent living community for aging seniors who are ready to retire into a classic, quiet neighborhood without the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Courtyard at Sterling Heights
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of independent living in Rochester, MI

The average cost of senior living in Rochester is $3,986 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Clemens, MI with an average of $3,410 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rochester, MI vs. nearby cities

Rochester, MI
$3,986/mo
$3,945/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rochester, MI vs. the state and national average

Rochester, MI
$3,986/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rochester vs. other types of senior living

$5,282/mo
Independent Living
$3,986/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Rochester, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,927/mo
Studio
$5,140/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,427/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,596/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Rochester

Recent reviews for independent living in Rochester

Canterbury-on-the-Lake in Waterford Township, MI

5.0
You could not find a nicer staff. The facility does need some updates, but for the money it can't beat. Apartment sizes here are more than adequate.

Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Park House Southfield II

4.9
Park House has checked off all of our boxes on what our loved one needs and what our family wanted. They were a God send to us. Also the amount of space in the two bedroom and storage closet is amazing especially from leave a big house

Rochester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rochester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rochester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rochester independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rochester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rochester, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rochester independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rochester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rochester, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rochester independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Rochester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rochester, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56%
40%
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The Reserve at Red Run, Hutcheson Manor and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rochester, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 78 independent living facilities near Rochester, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Rochester, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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