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Five Star Residential in Southfield, MI

Five Star Residential is an assisted living community in Southfield, MI.

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21358 Frazer Avenue, Southfield, MI 48075

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4.5 from 59 reviews
5 stars
42
4 stars
13
3 stars
0
2 stars
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1 stars
4

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Overall Review of Five Star Residential

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness is a major draw

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as welcoming, helpful, and easy to reach.

Across many reviews, families highlight office staff members helping with tours, paperwork, and move-in support, with frequent follow-up and patience during questions. Several reviewers also describe day-to-day support—answering requests promptly, checking in, and helping resolve issues as they come up. One reviewer also calls out an instance where phone coverage felt lacking, but most accounts emphasize responsiveness and a friendly approach.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a steady schedule of activities and outings that helps people stay active.

Multiple reviewers mention daily activities and excursions that help residents remain engaged. Families describe social events and exercise opportunities as part of the overall routine, and some say their loved ones are active and keep busy after moving in. A few reviews also reference an activity director and the sense of community around those events.

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept spaces stand out

Clean grounds, maintained common areas, and responsive maintenance come up often.

Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness—spotless or well-kept apartments, common areas, lobby areas, and grounds. Several families add that maintenance and housekeeping handle requests in a timely way. Even where residents mention areas needing improvement, they generally still describe the property as orderly and cared for when they visit or live on-site.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality feels inconsistent

Dining reviews range from positive meals to concerns about food temperature and taste.

Some reviewers praise meals and describe eating in the dining room during tours, including a positive lunch experience. Others complain that food is not served hot, with repeated remarks about cold or not meeting expectations, including complaints about the dining setup for seniors. One resident also frames the kitchen as doing a reasonable job overall while still reporting that dishes often arrive cooler than desired.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Rent affordability is a mixed point

Affordability is discussed, but some reviews question whether the rent is fair.

A couple of reviewers describe the community as affordable compared with other options they considered. At least one review, however, says rent feels questionable for seniors. Another resident notes a desire for “perfect” conditions while still expressing overall satisfaction, which suggests value concerns may be tied to specific areas rather than the entire experience.

common 2 reviews mention this

Near medical care and daily errands

The location places everyday errands and medical options within a few miles.

Reviews don’t focus heavily on location, but the neighborhood includes nearby pharmacy and healthcare options. That can make it easier for families and residents to handle prescriptions and routine medical needs without long trips.

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

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

Transportation

  • Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (17 miles away) Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County (17 miles away)

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

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.7 miles)
  • Duo Restaurant & Lounge (4.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Ferndale Project (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Botsford Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Park Geriatric Village (8.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Be Well Medical Center (4.5 miles)
  • Providence Medical Center (5 miles)
  • Royal Oak Pediatrics PC (5.3 miles)
  • Beverly Hills Orthopedists (5.5 miles)
  • Asthma & Allergic Disease Center (6.4 miles)
  • Beaumont Midwest Internal Medicine Associates (6.5 miles)
  • Michigan Institute For Neurological Disorders (6.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Riviera Cinema (4.7 miles)
  • Emagine Royal Oak (6.1 miles)
  • MJR Troy Grand Digital Cinema 16 (8.4 miles)

Parks

  • Flanders Park (6 miles)
  • Harding Park (6.4 miles)
  • Starr Jaycee Park (6.5 miles)
  • Shain Park (6.5 miles)
  • Woodland Hills Nature Park (7.2 miles)
  • Palmer Park (7.3 miles)
  • Clawson Park (7.9 miles)

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