Advanced Care Adult Foster Care Home

    8696 Crosby Lake Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Clean, safe, home-like family atmosphere

    I placed my father here and was quickly reassured by the caring owners and attentive, professional staff - a clean, safe, home-like setting where residents are treated like family. Meals, activities (even lakefront BBQs), and clear communication eased my stress; overall I'm very pleased and would recommend this home.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.92·(26)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Caring, involved owners
    • Well-trained, attentive staff
    • Residents described as well cared for
    • Family-like, homey atmosphere
    • Private home setting with individual attention
    • Quick placement/fast turnaround
    • Helps families find the right care fit
    • Clean and well laid out facility
    • Safe and comfortable environment
    • Many activities available and enjoyed
    • Meals described as satisfactory
    • Friendly staff and good value
    • Gives families peace of mind
    • Multiple recommendations from reviewers

    Cons

    • Waiting list / limited availability
    • Not a luxurious facility (basic rather than upscale)
    • Private home setting may not offer extensive amenities
    • Meals described as satisfactory rather than exceptional

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for Advanced Care AFC Home, LLC is strongly positive, with consistent praise for the quality of care, the responsiveness of management, and the family-style atmosphere. Multiple reviewers emphasize that owners and staff go "above and beyond," that residents are treated as "part of the family," and that staff are well-trained and attentive. Several comments highlight quick placement and help in finding the right type of home, which contributed directly to relatives feeling a rapid sense of relief and "peace of mind." Safety, cleanliness, and a comfortable environment are repeated themes, indicating a reliably maintained, home-like facility where residents and families feel secure.

    Care quality and staffing are standout strengths. Reviewers consistently note that residents are well cared for and receive individualized attention. Descriptions such as "caring owners," "well-trained attentive staff," and "friendly staff" appear across summaries, and several reviews explicitly recommend the home. This suggests not only competent day-to-day care but also strong interpersonal relationships between staff, residents, and families, producing emotional reassurance for relatives.

    The facility itself is portrayed as a clean, well-laid-out private home rather than a large institutional campus. Reviewers appreciate the private home setting for the individualized attention and comforting environment it provides. The home is described as comfortable and loving, with no major complaints about upkeep. However, that same private, home-style model contributes to some trade-offs discussed by reviewers: the setting is "not luxurious" and may lack the amenities of larger, upscale communities. One practical consequence of positive word-of-mouth and limited capacity is a waiting list, which could delay placement for families seeking immediate openings.

    Dining and activities receive generally favorable but measured comments. Meals are described as "satisfactory," and one summary explicitly notes there were "no complaints about food." Activities are noted as plentiful and enjoyed by residents, reinforcing the impression of an engaging daily routine. While food is not singled out as exceptional, it is adequate, and activity programming appears to support resident quality of life.

    Management and placement services are another consistent positive. Reviewers said staff helped them quickly identify an appropriate care option and achieve placement in a matter of days. This combination of proactive guidance, quick turnaround, and empathetic communication is cited as instrumental in achieving a "perfect fit" for residents and peace of mind for families.

    In summary, Advanced Care AFC Home, LLC is portrayed as a clean, safe, and caring private-home facility with attentive staff and owners who foster a family-like atmosphere. Key strengths are individualized care, strong staff-resident relationships, effective communication with families, and engaging activities. The main limitations noted are limited capacity (resulting in a waiting list) and a basic, non-luxury level of amenities consistent with a private home setting. Dining is acceptable but not highlighted as a standout feature. For families prioritizing personalized attention, a warm environment, and fast, effective placement over upscale amenities, the reviews indicate this facility is a strong match and is frequently recommended.

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    Location

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    Advanced Care Adult Foster Care Home is located at 8696 Crosby Lake Rd, Clarkston, MI, 48346.

    About Advanced Care Adult Foster Care Home

    Advanced Care Adult Foster Care Home, also called Advanced Care AFC Home, LLC, sits in a quiet spot overlooking Crosby Lake in Clarkston, Michigan, where folks can find a peaceful, homelike atmosphere with six private bedrooms, all decorated and ready for residents to make their own, and some even have corner views of the lake, which is pretty nice to look at through the seasons, and you'll see there's a large deck out back that everyone can use for fresh air and sunshine. The home's run by a husband and wife team; the wife, Jenna, is a registered nurse, and together, they focus on giving personal care to adults, especially those who are older, physically disabled, or have memory problems like dementia or Alzheimer's, and they make sure everyone gets the attention they need, day or night, with 24/7 staff around and regulatory oversight from the State of Michigan.

    Meals here are home-cooked, served three times a day in the dining room, and there's always snacks, coffee, and juice available, with choices that take into account dietary needs like allergies or diabetes, and the home does daily housekeeping, laundry, and even offers dry cleaning, so things stay clean and comfortable, plus there's shopping services for personal supplies and medicines. Residents get help with bathing, dressing, moving around, and taking their medicine, since staff handle medication management and work with doctors and nurses who are on call, and if needed, they can arrange for therapist, podiatrist, rehabilitation, diabetic care, and hospice visits, so care's pretty thorough, and pharmacy services are coordinated too. Hourly bed checks and exit door alarms help keep people safe, and there are emergency alert systems in place if anyone needs quick help.

    The setting favors people who like smaller, quieter homes, since there's only room for six people at a time, which lets everyone form closer bonds with staff and each other, and there's a strong focus on being family-like, reflected in their saying, "Your Family Becomes Our Family." Activities get planned based on what residents enjoy, from movie nights and hobbies to outdoor time on walking paths or in the garden, and they may arrange salon services or personal care like manicures. The rooms are furnished, and folks can personalize them if they wish, and there's a community room for gatherings as well as big-screen TV and DVD player for entertainment, plus transportation and parking available for outings or appointments.

    This place doesn't take Medicare since it isn't certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but the owners do provide clear prices and stay in regular contact with families, so everyone knows what's going on. The home's strengths are in caring for seniors who need help with daily living, memory care, and wound care, with a licensed capacity for up to six people, and the small size lets staff take a flexible approach, making sure every resident gets care that fits their own needs. Residents' well-being is central, with policies and staff support to foster independence without giving up safety, and the peaceful lake views and tidy home help folks feel settled and welcome. The reviews give them a strong 4.5-star rating, which reflects a lot of satisfaction from past and current families, and all in all, Advanced Care Adult Foster Care Home stands out for its homey feel, dedicated care, and small community focus.

    People often ask...

    Advanced Care Adult Foster Care Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,946 per month.

    Advanced Care Adult Foster Care Home offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 7 photos of Advanced Care Adult Foster Care Home on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 8696 Crosby Lake Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346.

    No, Advanced Care Adult Foster Care Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Michigan, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licenses adult foster care homes and homes for the aged, conducting renewal inspections and complaint investigations and publishing the resulting reports.

    License numberAS630386128
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Small Group Home (capacity 1-6)
    License classRegular
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeAdvanced Care AFC Home LLC
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's, Physically Handicapped
    EffectiveJuly 18th, 2024
    ExpiresJuly 17th, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    1

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    8

    Years

    01 Mar 2025Investigation
    Identified safety and maintenance concerns about the premises, including a nonworking outlet, a tripping hazard from an extension cord, a front door that’s hard to open, and snow/ice on ramps and walkways.
    • R 400.14403Maintenance of premises
    17 Aug 2019Addendum
    Identified the addition of two main-floor bedrooms and the transfer of one resident from the lower level, resulting in six single-occupancy bedrooms; no license change was required.
    27 Jul 2018Addendum
    Identified that Bedroom #1 and a lower-level office were converted to single-occupancy bedrooms, and the lower-level bedroom met the space requirements.
    08 May 2018Initial
    Found substantial compliance with licensing rules and issued a temporary license with a maximum capacity of 6.

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