About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clarkston, MI

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Clarkston area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Clarkston. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 32 independent living facilities in Clarkston, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like The Eye, Oak Grove and South of Six.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Livonia, Troy and Royal Oak.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: The Pines of Clarkston Assisted Living and Memory Care, Addington Place of Clarkston and Serene Gardens of Clarkston
zipAveragecost: $4,117

Clarkston Independent Living Facilities | 1085 Reviews

Showing 31 communities
Last Updated: 12/22/25
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Waterford Oaks Senior Care East
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.
5.7
Review score
4 reviews
5.7
Review score
4 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
25%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
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.
See details
Photo of Sandyside Senior Living
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.
Estabrooks Havencrest provides only “Excellent care” for the elderly. Weekly visitis are made by our house physician. Nurse on call 24hrs. We administer medication and maintain a 24 hr “awake” staff. We care for dementia. Alzheimer’s and hospice care is available. We are family owned and operated.
Photo of Grovecrest Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
Grovecrest Assisted LivingThe Grovecrest Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Pontiac, Michigan. For many years, this area has been known as a hub of activity in Michigan. If you are looking for a city with endless amounts of activities to partake in, then Pontiac, MI is just for...
Photo of Pomeroy Living Orion Assisted and Memory Care
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.
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.
Heritage Place is a section 8 202 community located in downtown Lake Orion. Resident’s portion of the monthly rent is determined on the ability to pay but will not be more than 30% or their annual income.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Clarkston, MI

The average cost of senior living in Clarkston is $4,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grand Blanc, MI with an average of $3,408 per month.

Independent living costs in Clarkston, MI, vs. nearby cities

Clarkston, MI
$4,117/mo

Independent living costs in Clarkston, MI, vs. state and national averages

Clarkston, MI
$4,117/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Clarkston, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,383/mo
Independent Living
$4,117/mo

Independent living costs in Clarkston, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,155/mo
Studio
$5,329/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,936/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,741/mo

Senior living costs in Clarkston vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Clarkston, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClarkston, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,117/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,545/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,383/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clarkston, MI:$4,117/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Clarkston, MI:$4,545/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Clarkston, MI:$5,383/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Clarkston, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Clarkston and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Clarkston, MIMI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Clarkston, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clarkston have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Clarkston, MI$2,731/mo$2,679/mo+1.9%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Clarkston, MI
2024 average cost:$2,731/mo
2023 average cost:$2,679/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Clarkston

Recent reviews for independent living in Clarkston

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Blossom Ridge in Oakland Charter Township, MI

5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
Read more

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!

Clarkston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clarkston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clarkston, 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 Clarkston 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 Clarkston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clarkston, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
8.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Clarkston 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 Clarkston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clarkston, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clarkston 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 Clarkston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clarkston, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top