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Ardmore Community Living Center in Pontiac, MI

Ardmore Community Living Center is an assisted living and memory care community in Pontiac, MI.

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63 North Ardmore Street, Pontiac, MI 48342

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4 from 24 reviews
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Overall Review of Ardmore Community Living Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff are described as caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as compassionate, attentive, and professional.

Across many reviews, people focus on kindness, responsiveness, and staff members taking time to answer questions and support day-to-day recovery. Several reviewers describe therapists, nurses, and aides as available and invested in comfort and safety. One reviewer does report mistreatment and leaves early, which stands apart from the larger pattern of praise.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab progress shows up often

Therapy is frequently mentioned alongside noticeable mobility improvements.

Multiple reviews describe physical and occupational therapy as effective during short stays after falls, strokes, or major illness. Reviewers mention gains like better balance, standing and walking short distances, and overall recovery support. A few comments also point out the rehab experience includes practical guidance for safety during movement.

common 4 reviews mention this

Advocacy and care support stand out

Residents and families describe strong advocacy and coordination during medical recovery.

Several reviews highlight that staff helped ensure residents received the care they needed, including pushing back to maintain appropriate coverage. Others describe frequent communication and assistance with paperwork, plus reminders that support safe participation in therapy. One review raises concerns about disputes and responsibilities during hospice involvement, which contrasts with the majority experience focused on support.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Parking and convenience options

Some families report practical issues with parking and limited nearby conveniences.

A few reviews mention parking can be difficult, and one reviewer also notes a lack of parking in their first impression. Another comment says there are no convenience services like a hair salon or laundry. Separately, one review includes negative remarks about the facility’s appearance, reinforcing concerns some visitors had beyond care itself.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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
  • 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
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Pontiac, Michigan offers a convenient location with easy access to essential amenities such as pharmacies, hospitals, cafes, restaurants, parks, places of worship, physicians, and a theater. With multiple pharmacies and a hospital within close proximity, residents can easily access healthcare services. There are a variety of dining options nearby including casual eateries and family-friendly restaurants. The area also offers several parks for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, there are places of worship for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. Medical services are readily available with a selection of physicians' offices in the vicinity. Furthermore, seniors can enjoy entertainment at the local theater just a short drive away. Overall, this part of Pontiac provides a well-rounded community for senior living with convenient amenities for daily needs and leisure activities.

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • McLaren Oakland (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Avon Donuts (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
  • LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)
  • Antonio's Cafe & Grill (5.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • The HUB Stadium (2.1 miles)
  • Kerby's Koney Island (2.4 miles)
  • Carnival Market (2.8 miles)
  • Bob E's Super Chief (3.4 miles)
  • Grand Tavern (3.7 miles)
  • Little Daddy's (4.3 miles)
  • Bar Louie - Great Lakes Crossing Outlets (4.4 miles)

Parks

  • Riverside Park (2.6 miles)
  • River Woods Park (2.9 miles)
  • Avondale Park (4.4 miles)
  • Innovation Hills (4.6 miles)
  • Dodge #4 State Park (5.1 miles)
  • Firefighters Park (5.2 miles)
  • Shain Park (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Hugo of the Hills Church (3.5 miles)
  • Church Of The Holy Redeemer (5.1 miles)
  • Kensington Orion (5.4 miles)
  • Oakland Christian Church (6.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Oral & Facial Surgeons of Michigan PC (5.1 miles)
  • Coleman, Stephanie Mclaren Oakland Waterford Medical Associates (6.1 miles)
  • Waldon Family Medicine (6.8 miles)
  • Barclay Medical Center (7.3 miles)
  • Dr Mahjoub (7.4 miles)
  • Balian Eye Center (7.5 miles)
  • Summit Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Emagine Rochester Hills (7.5 miles)

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