Royal Oak House

    1900 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Friendly attentive staff, clean facility

    I'm very pleased with the friendly, attentive staff and clean, well-maintained facility - it truly feels like family. Excellent meals, plenty of activities, responsive care and a convenient location make this a place I'd recommend.

    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
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.92·(59)

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      3.2

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Engaging activities program (games, outings, special events)
    • On-site physical therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas and resident rooms
    • Renovated, modern interior and exterior areas
    • Three daily meals with accommodating kitchen staff
    • Small, home-like environment with personalized attention
    • Memory-care programming and dedicated unit
    • On-site amenities (salon, landscaped grounds)
    • Convenient location near shops, parks, and restaurants
    • Affordable/low-income housing options available
    • Flexible furnishing and family-visitation policies

    Cons

    • Inconsistent medication-management and documentation controls
    • High staff turnover reducing continuity of care
    • Variable managerial responsiveness and communication
    • Accessibility limitations for wheelchair and scooter users
    • Gaps in clinical oversight and night-check protocols
    • Unreliable housekeeping and laundry service consistency
    • Operational instability following ownership transitions
    • Opaque fee structures and sudden rent/contract changes
    • Variable facility condition across renovated and dated areas
    • Limited weekend programming and activity downtime
    • Noise and ventilation/temperature-control issues near entrances
    • Inconsistent availability of bathing and personal-care assistance

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews indicate a facility with clear strengths in interpersonal care, rehabilitation services, and social programming, alongside recurring operational and management concerns. Many families and residents describe caregivers as compassionate, attentive, and engaged; activities staff organize a broad set of offerings (group games, outings, trips, and special events), and on-site physical therapy/rehab resources are viewed positively. Several reviewers emphasize a small, home-like atmosphere, well-kept common areas, and parts of the campus that have been recently renovated, landscaped, and modernized. Memory-care programming, private baths in some units, an on-site salon, and a convenient location close to amenities are additional positives frequently cited.

    At the same time, there is consistent evidence of operational variability. Medication-management controls and clinical documentation are described as inconsistent, with reviewers citing late or incorrect medications and shortcomings in clinical coordination. Relatedly, gaps in night checks and some aspects of nursing oversight were raised. Staffing stability appears uneven: turnover is noted as a factor that affects continuity and institutional knowledge. While many reviewers praise individual staff members, others describe periods of unresponsiveness or insufficient attention to scheduled personal care tasks such as bathing and laundry.

    Dining and activities are generally strengths, with three meals daily and responsive kitchen staff often mentioned; some residents enjoy the food and report improved appetite and strength. However, a minority of reviewers found food quality uneven (for example, overcooked items), and there are reports of extra à la carte charges that can affect overall cost. The activities schedule is robust on weekdays but may have limited programming on weekends and periods of downtime between events.

    Facility condition is mixed: parts of the property are newly renovated and attractively maintained, while other areas are described as older, darker, or less accessible. Accessibility concerns include bathroom and shower configurations that are not fully wheelchair-friendly, entry/exit grade and ventilation issues near the main entrance, and some rooms that are tight for scooters. Cleanliness is praised in many accounts, but odor concerns and dated carpeting were mentioned in others, suggesting variability by unit or building section.

    Management and ownership emerge as major drivers of reviewer sentiment. Positive accounts describe responsive, respectful leadership that accommodates residents' needs and honors commitments. Conversely, several families reported abrupt operational changes after ownership transitions, including sudden policy shifts, rent increases, removal of certain payer options, and unprofessional communication from administrative staff. These changes correlate in some reviews with perceived declines in care consistency and higher staff churn.

    Overall pattern: prospective residents and families are likely to encounter a facility that excels in personal caregiving, social programming, and rehabilitation support—especially in areas that have been renovated and when long-standing staff are in place. At the same time, there are clearer operational risks to evaluate before choosing this facility: confirm current medication-safety processes, inspect accessibility for mobility devices, review the contract and fee structure for potential increases or exclusions, ask for recent staffing-stability metrics, and observe weekend activity levels. Visits that include conversations with nursing leadership and recent family references will help gauge whether recent ownership or management changes have affected the quality and reliability of care.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Royal Oak House

    Royal Oak House is located at 1900 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI, 48073.

    About Royal Oak House

    Royal Oak House sits in a quiet residential neighborhood where folks can feel at home, and the place has a simple single-story layout that makes it easy to get around, with a mix of private suites, shared rooms, and studio apartments that come already furnished, so there's no heavy lifting needed and you get a private bath and sometimes even a kitchenette, plus there's air-conditioning to keep comfortable and the rooms have phone service, cable TV, and internet if you like to keep in touch or watch a show, and you can even bring a pet as long as everyone gets along. They serve three meals a day, which are made by chefs and meal planners who try to pick good ingredients, and the staff keep the place clean and are available round the clock, with on-site nursing supervision and a team trained to give medication, help with personal care, or just answer when someone calls for help, so there's always someone to lend a hand, even at night. Folks who live here don't have to worry about maintenance, cleaning, or cooking, because the housekeeping and upkeep are all handled, and there are also beauty services and things like cable and Wi-Fi included, making life a bit easier, especially for those wanting more independence but needing support. For people dealing with memory issues like Alzheimer's or dementia, there's a special Memory Care area with programs and therapies aimed at their needs, so they get both safety and proper care, and families can choose just the right level of care whether it's independent or assisted living, full nursing care, or even hospice and respite care if that's needed for a short stay. Recreation is important here, so every day there are morning and afternoon activities, exercise sessions, health programs, and something called life enrichment programs to keep folks social and active, and staff always look to make the place feel welcoming and respectful, with a real family-like feeling. The building's designed for safety, handicap accessible, and there's a system for scoring how the community's doing, plus a Director of Marketing who meets with families and helps them with move-in advice or scheduling tours, even if someone can only visit after hours or on a weekend, because they know moving can be a lot and try to help however they can. Royal Oak House's main goal is to support wellness, memory care, and independence, while keeping everything homelike and steady, so residents can live as well as possible in a place that takes care of their daily needs.

    People often ask...

    Royal Oak House offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,840 per month.

    Royal Oak House offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 22 photos of Royal Oak House on Mirador.

    Yes, Royal Oak House allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1900 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073.

    No, Royal Oak House 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 numberAH630382886
    StatusActive
    Facility typeHomes for the Aged
    License classRegular
    Capacity57 residents
    LicenseeAssured Senior Living Group, LLC
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's
    EffectiveAugust 1st, 2026
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    23

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    8

    Years

    19 May 2026Renewal
    Identified multiple regulatory non-compliances related to medication management, meal and kitchen records, and hazardous materials storage.
    • R 325.1921Governing bodies, administrators, and supervisors
    • R 325.1932Resident’s medications
    • R 325.1932Resident’s medications
    • R 325.1954Meal and food records
    • R 325.1976Kitchen and dietary
    • R 325.1976Kitchen and dietary
    • R 325.1979General maintenance and storage
    • R 325.1979General maintenance and storage
    13 Sept 2025Investigation
    Found one deficiency related to shower documentation not showing residents receiving showers twice per week; other concerns were not supported.
    • R 325.1933Personal care of residents
    23 Oct 2023Renewal
    Identified multiple safety and documentation deficiencies across privacy, medications, resident planning, infection control, dining, and maintenance.
    • MCL 333.20201Policy describing rights and responsibilities
    • R 325.1921Governing bodies, administrators, and supervisors
    • R 325.1922Admission and retention of residents
    • R 325.1922Admission and retention of residents
    • R 325.1923Employee's health
    • R 325.1931Resident medications
    • R 325.1932Resident medications
    • R 325.1932Resident medications
    • R 325.1954Meal and food records
    • R 325.1972Solid wastes
    • R 325.1974Laundry and linen
    • R 325.1976Kitchen and dietary
    • R 325.1979General maintenance and storage
    • R 325.1979General maintenance and storage
    27 Jul 2018Initial
    Determined substantial compliance with licensing statutes and administrative rules and issued a temporary license.

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