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Tendercare in Oakland, MI

Tendercare is an assisted living community in Oakland, MI.

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Tendercare in Oakland, MI

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  • Interior

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets and a round table.

  • Decor

    A cozy living area featuring a round table with a floral centerpiece, wooden doors, and soft lighting.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with modern furniture, a fireplace, and a large TV.

  • Architecture

    A suburban house with a landscaped patio and outdoor seating.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring natural light from large windows, a single bed, and a wooden chair.

  • Windows

    A cozy room with a green pot holding a flowering plant, set against the backdrop of a sunlit window.

  • Dining

    Spacious living and dining area with vaulted ceilings, elegant chandelier, and wood flooring.

  • Landscaping

    A suburban house with a well-maintained lawn and garden on a cloudy day.

  • Lighting

    A cozy bathroom with green walls, a wooden cabinet, and decorative items on the countertop.

  • Entrance

    A welcoming entrance with a red door leading into a cozy living space.

  • Bathroom

    An accessible shower equipped with a seat and grab bars for safety.

  • Television

    A bright bedroom with two twin beds, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted television.

  • Natural Light

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, wooden wardrobe, and large window allowing natural light.

  • Wall Art

    A cozy living room corner with an armchair, decorative pillow, and a side table.

2510 Orion Road, Oakland, MI 48363

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Overall Review of Tendercare

differentiator 16 reviews mention this

Care feels personal and consistent

Residents and families describe care that feels truly personal and steady.

Across many reviews, people emphasize that daily support is individualized rather than generic, including help with personal routines and time spent with residents. Several reviews specifically call out the small-group setup and the low resident-to-staff feel, describing frequent one-on-one attention. Families also mention ongoing communication and responsiveness while their loved ones were there, which they say helped them feel reassured.

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and dementia skill

The caregiving is consistently described as compassionate, especially with dementia.

Many reviewers highlight staff who treat residents with kindness and patience, and they describe staff as attentive to both residents and family members. Multiple reviews also mention dementia-focused experience, describing gentle, knowledgeable support and confidence in how memory-related needs were handled. A number of families specifically connect the owner’s nursing background with the level of guidance and follow-through they received.

common 9 reviews mention this

Meals are homemade and celebrated

Home-cooked meals come up often as a standout part of life there.

Reviewers repeatedly mention homemade food, with some describing meals as a comfort that helped loved ones maintain appetite and enjoyment. Several reviews also describe celebratory touches around birthdays and holidays that included food and family-style moments. This aligns with the dining approach focused on meals provided and support for special dietary restrictions residents may need.

  • A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinets and a round table.
  • Spacious living and dining area with vaulted ceilings, elegant chandelier, and wood flooring.
common 14 reviews mention this

Home-like setting stays clean

Residents live in a clean, home-like environment people describe as serene.

Many reviews talk about the house being immaculate and well-maintained, including crisp cleanliness and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. Families also describe a peaceful, nature-centered setting and a day-to-day routine that feels less institutional. Reviewers frequently connect the environment with peace of mind, saying it helped residents feel settled.

differentiator 11 reviews mention this

Hospice transitions supported by staff

Families describe strong support during hospice and end-of-life transitions.

Several reviews mention placing a loved one in hospice or needing increased support at the end of life, and families say the staff handled the transition with care. People frequently describe the owner’s nursing background as part of what gave them confidence, including guidance and responsiveness during hard decisions. Reviews also connect the care approach with comfort, respectful attention, and staying on top of needs like medication management.

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Burger King (1.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Rio On Main (2 miles)
  • Oat Soda (2.1 miles)
  • Bitter Tom’s Distillery (2.2 miles)
  • Sagebrush Cantina (2.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Neighborhood Primary Care (1.6 miles)
  • Dermatology Center of Lake Orion (1.6 miles)
  • Orion Family Physicians (1.6 miles)
  • Sg Pediatrics Of Lake Orion (1.6 miles)
  • Women's Excellence In Obstetrics & Gynecology (1.7 miles)
  • Orion Pediatrics (2.1 miles)
  • Dwight Orthopedic Rehab Co. (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Beaumont Hospitals Departments (1.6 miles)
  • Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Poh Clarkston Primary Care (8.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Evergreens Coffee & Bakeshop (5.5 miles)
  • LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.1 miles)
  • The Medicine Room (5.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Oakland Christian Church (2.6 miles)
  • St Joseph Catholic Church (3 miles)
  • Kensington Orion (3.6 miles)
  • Church Of The Holy Redeemer (8.8 miles)

Parks

  • Addison Oaks County Park (3.4 miles)
  • Friendship Park (5.4 miles)
  • Rochester Municipal Park (6.3 miles)
  • Bloomer Park (7.6 miles)
  • Innovation Hills (7.7 miles)
  • Stony Creek Nature Center (7.8 miles)
  • Gilcher Park (8.2 miles)

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