Residents and families repeatedly describe a family-style approach to care and welcome.
Across the reviews, families describe staff and owners treating residents like family, with a warm, homey atmosphere rather than a facility feel. Multiple reviewers mention owners who are hands-on and familiar with routines, habits, and preferences, which they say helps residents feel comfortable. One reviewer also calls out a lack of empathy, but that stands out against the otherwise consistent theme of caring and respect.
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Home-cooked meals stand out
Home-cooked meals and desserts are one of the most consistent highlights in reviews.
Many reviews focus on home-cooked meals, often describing them as delicious and served in a way that feels personal. Several reviewers also mention fresh, garden-related food and highlight desserts as part of what makes meals special. The community’s meal offerings also include support for special dietary restrictions, which aligns with residents being served diets tailored to needs.
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Personalized support for daily needs
Residents receive personalized support that reviewers say goes beyond basic supervision.
Reviewers describe individualized care practices such as arranging therapy and medical visits, supporting bathing and dressing needs, and tailoring attention to what a resident is used to. Several mention close medication monitoring and staff noticing changes quickly, while others describe reassurance for families through consistent check-ins. For residents with dementia or advanced health needs, families say the approach helped comfort and reduce distress.
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Clean, bright home environment
A consistently clean, bright home environment is a frequent point of praise.
Multiple reviews describe the home as immaculate, clean, and bright, with a quiet setting that feels safe and comfortable. Families link that upkeep with their overall confidence in care, noting that residents are cared for in a space that does not feel institutional. Some also mention clear organization and attention to details within rooms.
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Activities help stimulate residents
Reviews mention meaningful activities designed to keep residents engaged.
Some families describe residents participating in hands-on activities like crafts, exercise, and music therapy. Others say staff work to stimulate residents’ minds and find ways to keep engagement going even when dementia is advanced. A reviewer with a resident who needed more activity also described outdoor walks and family-staff support for staying active.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (19 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
2 Rose's Family Restaurant (1.3 miles)
Duo Restaurant & Lounge (2.4 miles)
McDonald's (2.8 miles)
Kerby's Koney Island (3.3 miles)
Taco Bell (3.6 miles)
Wendy's (3.7 miles)
McDonald's (4.1 miles)
Cafes
Tim Hortons (1.3 miles)
Starbucks (2.6 miles)
Starbucks (3.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.7 miles)
Starbucks (4.4 miles)
Panera Bread (5.3 miles)
Panera Bread (6.1 miles)
Physicians
Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (1.4 miles)
Providence Medical Center (2.1 miles)
Millenium Diagnostic Center (2.5 miles)
Beaumont Medical Center - West Bloomfield (3.5 miles)
Beaumont Midwest Internal Medicine Associates (3.5 miles)
Asthma & Allergic Disease Center (3.6 miles)
Meadowbrook Medical Center (5 miles)
Parks
Woodland Hills Nature Park (1.5 miles)
Flanders Park (2.9 miles)
Karner Farm (5.4 miles)
Rotary Park (6.4 miles)
Liberty Park Playground (6.7 miles)
Theaters
Riviera Cinema (2.3 miles)
Phoenix Theatres Laurel Park Place (5.9 miles)
Emagine Novi (6.6 miles)
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
Hospitals
Botsford Hospital (3.4 miles)
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital (4.4 miles)
Trinity Health Wound Care - Livonia Hospital (6.9 miles)
Oak View Care Home is located at 31015 Runnymede Street, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 in Oakland County, Michigan
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