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Photo of Oakmont Sterling
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My loved one is currently a resident at Oakmont Sterling and everything has been great for her there so far. It is a great place and has been a great experience. Nothing is perfect, however, everything has...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Oakmont Sterling Enhanced Independent Living offers Enhanced Living in Macomb County on the border of Troy Michigan, just a few miles away from Troy Beaumont Hospital. It is beautifully appointed with comfortable furnishings, excellent cuisine and a warm, inviting atmosphere. All conveniently...
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Overall Sunrise of Rochester was a great place, and the staff is very kind and friendly. The only issues we had were with them responding to my mom in an appropriate amount of time. Especially when she...
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.
Care Cardinal River Oaks affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living services. From assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing to medication monitoring, Care Cardinal River Oaks provides residents with...
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It's a very clean community. My loved one likes the food. They offer a lot of activities. It's kind of pricey but my loved one has a large one bedroom. We picked this community because, of the close...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
At Clinton Villa, seniors enjoy freedom, independence and privacy when they choose it — security and support when they need it. Our affordable, cozy Independent Living apartments provide the ultimate in convenience and individualized services within a warm and friendly environment. Residents can...
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My mother recently moved into VOSC. The entire family are very pleased with the friendly and caring staff, many varied activities provided, food, nursing and PSW services. This is a lovely residence for our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Residence on the St. Clair is located in Sarnia, a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. This is the largest city on Lake Huron and is a medium sized city with a 'small town attitude'. This city has a beautiful waterfront, with a view of Lake Huron and the banks of the St. Clair river. Nature...
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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.
You will enjoy all the comforts of home at Friendship Meadows. A friendly, maintenance-free lifestyle awaits those who are age 55 and over. Four two-story buildings are complimented by beautiful landscaping and a community room. One and two bedroom apartment homes include an electric range,...
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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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My husband now lives in serenity retirement home in Blenheim.He enjoys living there. He is well taken care of he enjoys the food. And staff is friendly.the owners are totally awesome. When I go to visit I’m...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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This facility is a good place for my mom. She has her privacy but can also be involved if she wants to be. They have a wide variety of activities. The building manager is very open to any needs the residents...
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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.
The Madison Manor Apartments is an independent senior housing community located in the rural city of Madison Heights, Oakland County, MI. The community is located nearby many local shopping and entertainment venues, making it a great place to live. A hospital is located directly next to the...
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The community is perfect for our loved one and fits her needs well. Her room is a good size with enough space for her to fit stuff like her couch and rocking chair. We have decorated it just like her house...
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.
Photo of Orchard Grove Senior Living
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This is a well managed facility. Residents are safe, secure and comfortable + they are able to enjoy many activities, and quite a few includes the family. Super staff is pretty much on the top of every...
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.
With an ambiance straight from the pages of a storybook, Romeo, Michigan is the perfect place for residents of Orchard Grove Health Campus to continue writing their own stories. Whether they fill their pages with days spent exploring locally-owned orchards and preserved Victorian homes, or...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Price You Can Live With ~ A View You Can't Live Without Waterfront living for Seniors 62 and better as low as $849 a month which includes all utilities. These apartments are designed for the retiree with a moderate income. River Towers features magnificent views of the river and Detroit's...
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Absolutely love this place. Outstanding staff, med techs, activity directors, office staff and maintenance and laundry staff. We’ve been here a few months now and my sister has been treated very well-...
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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Having had 30 years experience working in Senior Communities. I went searching for the perfect place for my very independent 102 year old Dad. I was heading on vacation for a month and needed the perfect...
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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Photo of The Meadows of Anchor Bay
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I moved into my clean roomy 2 bedroom in Oct 2023 and have never regretted it. I have a balcony which holds a glider and large chair, loads of closet space and a pantry with medical alert cords in bathroom...
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.
Located in a beautiful residential setting, The Meadows at Anchor Bay offers independent adults 55 and older an exceptional, affordable lifestyle. Area attractions are just minutes away. The Pointe Shopping Center is within walking distance. On-site home health care and grocery delivery are...
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I’m currently living at chez nous it’s is clean well kept the food is good that staff … well they are AMAZING honestly and truly they are good people and caring they do on the regular go out of they’re way...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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[name removed] and his staff accepted my father as COVID was spreading locally and no other facility would accept him. My dad wasn’t there long before he passed, but while he was there, he was treated well....
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.
New Beginnings Rest Home is conveniently located in beautiful down town Leamington. Locally owned and operated by the Abraham family, we have been proudly serving residents of Windsor-Essex/Chatham-Kent County for over 5 years. From our family to yours, we hope to see you soon! The Abrahams
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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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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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My Mom stayed here while we went to Europe. The facilities were very clean, meals were very tasty, staff very friendly and helpful. My Mom doesn't need a lot of care, we just wanted a safe environment for...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Wow so glad we found a place for my mother that was small enough to care and big enough to give my mother the kind of security and love she needs at this time. So far I am pleased with the community at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Dawn's Center for Seniors is a state licensed 20 bed facility offering adult foster care for seniors with special needs. We are located in a ranch style home in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to expressways and near Metropolitan Beach and its many recreational activities. Our experienced...
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The staff and owners are like family...you can drop in any time and you have the feeling like your part of the family. The good is homemade and residents always get enough to eat. Torrey Pines is just...
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 am a resident here at Elizabeth Lee Doles Manor and have been for 9 years. The staff is extremely helpful and go above and beyond their call of duty. The manager always has time to listen even when she is...
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.
Elizabeth Lee Doles Manor is an independent senior living community located in Clinton Township, Michigan. Clinton Township is situated in Macomb County and is widely known for having the most parks and recreational areas compared to any other city or town in the county. Clinton Township is home...
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It was very small and it was a group home, but if you had someone you just needed supervision it was good. They could have up to 20 people and they were taking care of some people who needed medical...
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.
Our primary focus is to care for disabled, aged seniors who can no longer care for themselves, but do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home environment. Our residents are ambulatory, but may require the use of a cane, walker or the assistance of our staff members. We specialize with...

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The Reserve at Red Run, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dresden, Ontario. See full list of communities.

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The best independent living facilities near you in Dresden, Ontario are The Reserve at Red Run, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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