Abbey Park at Mill River offers a competitive pricing structure for its residents, particularly when compared to the averages in Oakland County and the broader state of Michigan. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $2,400 per month - a significant savings compared to the county average of $3,507 and the state average of $3,384. Similarly, two-bedroom units at Abbey Park are priced at $3,200, which again undercuts both Oakland County's average of $3,881 and Michigan's average of $3,523. These cost advantages highlight Abbey Park at Mill River as an attractive option for those seeking quality living arrangements without the burden of excessively high expenses.
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Abbey Park at Mill River
Oakland County
Michigan
1 Bedroom
$2,400
$3,507
$3,384
2 Bedrooms
$3,200
$3,881
$3,523
Overall Review of Abbey Park at Mill River
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Staff care and quick responses
Residents and families consistently describe staff who are caring and responsive.
Across multiple reviews, families say the staff treats residents like individuals, stays courteous, and responds promptly when concerns come up. Several residents or family members describe staff as attentive during day-to-day needs, including helping with questions, arranging help in the room, or stepping in during emergencies. A common thread is that staff feel present and supportive rather than distant.
common15 reviews mention this
Dining is repeatedly praised
Meals and the dining experience come up often in positive reviews.
Many reviews mention that the food is good, with variety and regular opportunities to enjoy meals together. Several residents say they look forward to meals and describe dining as a place where the community gathers. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining and meals provided, plus special dietary restrictions options residents can use.
common14 reviews mention this
Activities and outings keep residents busy
Residents commonly mention plenty to do, including group activities and trips.
Reviews frequently describe scheduled activities and entertainment, from in-building options to trips and outings. Some families specifically point out that there is something for different interests and that the activity calendar helps residents stay engaged. The community also offers planned day trips and scheduled daily activities, and reviews mention community-sponsored events like guest entertainment and church services.
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Care support for changing needs
Residents describe support as needs progress, including dementia and hospice situations.
A review from a family member caring for someone with advancing dementia says the team provided ongoing support for those needs. Another review describes hospice support when care needs increased, with help provided a few times a week. This generally matches the care services the community offers, including medication management, meal preparation and service, assistance with dressing, diabetic and incontinence care, and mental wellness programming.
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Clean, well-kept facilities
Multiple reviews highlight a clean, well-maintained building and apartments.
Several families describe apartments as clean at move-in and say cleaning teams keep common areas looking fresh. Other reviews mention the dining room appearing spotless, bathrooms and common spaces staying clean, and the overall building being immaculate. The community also lists housekeeping services and indoor and outdoor common areas, which align with what families notice on visits.
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Pricing feels mixed across reviews
Some reviewers call pricing expensive, while others describe it as affordable.
A few reviews express frustration with cost, including comments that the community is very expensive. Others describe rates as affordable or comparable to what they expected for a small apartment, and at least one visitor focuses more on the overall value of what is included. Price guidance available for unit types shows Abbey Park can be priced below both county and state levels, even though review impressions vary.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Mixed COVID-safety impressions
COVID precautions are described in very different ways across reviews.
One family member says the office followed CDC and local health guidelines, with quick actions during the pandemic and screenings in place. Another review is much more critical, claiming staff did not take adequate precautions and that residents or families were not protected in ways they expected. Taken together, the reviews suggest pandemic handling is a point of divergence for families evaluating the community.
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Abbey Park at Mill River offers a competitive pricing structure for its residents, particularly when compared to the averages in Oakland County and the broader state of Michigan. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $2,400 per month - a significant savings compared to the county average of $3,507 and the state average of $3,384. Similarly, two-bedroom units at Abbey Park are priced at $3,200, which again undercuts both Oakland County's average of $3,881 and Michigan's average of $3,523. These cost advantages highlight Abbey Park at Mill River as an attractive option for those seeking quality living arrangements without the burden of excessively high expenses.
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185 resident community capacity
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (24 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with dressing
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
English
Excellent access to nearby amenities (pharmacies, healthcare, dining, parks, and places of worship).
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