Pricing ranges from
    $3,491 – 4,189/month

    OakBrook Senior Living at Southgate

    14901 Coventry Dr, Southgate, MI, 48195
    4.4 · 9 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Caring staff made transition easier

    I'm very grateful for the comforting, welcoming staff - they treated my dad like family, gave attentive 24/7 and often one-on-one care, and kept rooms clean and well-furnished. The manager was outgoing and informative and there are chances to socialize, but activities are inconsistent and the food quality varies. It's expensive and I've noticed staff turnover and concerns about new owners, yet overall the caring team made the transition easier and, for us, worth it.

    Pricing

    $3,491+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,189+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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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

    4.44 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, welcoming and accommodating staff
    • Staff treat residents like family and are very attentive
    • 24/7 care with one-on-one attention available
    • Clean, well-furnished rooms and adequate apartments
    • Comforting atmosphere that eases transitions
    • Social opportunities and chances to interact with other residents
    • Positive staff-resident relationships (staff 'love' residents)
    • Facility maintenance noted (house getting TLC)
    • Multiple reviewers would recommend the community
    • Outgoing and informative new manager (positive leadership impression)

    Cons

    • Variable or inconsistent food quality
    • Activities program considered lacking or needing better scheduling
    • High cost / expensive for residents
    • Notable staff turnover
    • Concerns about ownership/management being money-driven
    • Reports that staff were treated poorly by owners (morale risk)
    • A few strongly negative reviews advising caution

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across these review summaries is largely positive, with the clearest strength being the staff and the day-to-day care environment. Multiple reviewers emphasize that staff are friendly, welcoming, and treat residents like family. Comments highlight attentive, one-on-one care, 24/7 availability, and comforting interpersonal interactions that make visits feel good and ease transitions from previous living situations. Several reviewers explicitly say they would recommend the community and describe a ‘‘good feeling’’ after visits, indicating a high level of satisfaction with personal care and resident treatment.

    Care quality and staff interactions are the most frequently praised aspects. Reviews repeatedly note that staff are attentive, accommodating, and emotionally invested in residents — phrases like ‘‘staff love dad,’’ ‘‘treats mom like family,’’ and ‘‘staff treat residents as family’’ appear in multiple summaries. This translates into concrete benefits: easier transitions, individualized attention, and a sense of safety and comfort for families. There is also specific praise for the new manager being outgoing and informative, which some reviewers saw as a positive leadership sign.

    However, there are management and staffing-related concerns that appear in a subset of reviews. Several summaries mention staff turnover, and at least one strongly worded review alleges that new owners are ‘‘money-driven’’ and have treated staff poorly. Those comments suggest a potential risk to staff morale and continuity of care if management practices prioritize finances over personnel. While most reviewers praise the team, the presence of these warnings is notable and suggests prospective families should ask about staff retention, recent ownership changes, and how staff concerns are addressed.

    Facilities and accommodations receive consistently positive remarks. Reviewers describe rooms and apartments as clean, well-furnished, and adequate. The phrase ‘‘house getting TLC’’ suggests ongoing maintenance and improvements in the physical environment. These comments indicate that the living spaces are well kept and create a pleasant resident experience.

    Dining and activities show mixed to weaker performance. Food quality is described as variable — some reviewers imply meals are acceptable while others find inconsistency. Activities are another recurring shortcoming: several reviewers said the activities program is lacking or needs better scheduling, even though social opportunities and chances to interact with other seniors were also noted. In short, while there are opportunities for socializing, the structured activities program may not meet expectations for engagement or consistency for all residents.

    Cost is a clear trade-off flagged by reviewers. Multiple summaries call the community ‘‘expensive’’ but many add that it is ‘‘worth it.’’ This indicates that while the price point is high, many families feel the staffing, care, and environment justify the expense. Nonetheless, cost-conscious families should weigh the price against the variable dining and activities offerings and probe what is included in fees.

    In patterns and recommendations that emerge from these summaries: the dominant theme is high-quality, compassionate caregiving delivered by a team that makes residents feel like family. Secondary themes are solid facilities and cleanliness. Key concerns to investigate further are staff turnover and management practices under new ownership, the variability in dining, and the need for a stronger activities schedule. Given the generally strong personal-care feedback but a few vocal negatives about ownership and morale, prospective residents and families would do well to tour the community, meet direct-care staff and the current manager, ask about staff retention and training, sample meals, and inquire about the activities calendar and any plans to address gaps. This balanced approach will help confirm whether the strong caregiving culture described in most reviews is stable and consistent over time.

    Location

    Map showing location of OakBrook Senior Living at Southgate

    About OakBrook Senior Living at Southgate

    OakBrook Senior Living at Southgate sits right by I-75 in Southgate, Michigan, with staff on-site around the clock, so residents have help nearby day or night, and every apartment's got an emergency response system for extra peace of mind. Residents find a choice of living options, from independent living and assisted living to memory care, respite care, and care home services, and the community also offers programs like Brookwood Living and Beechwood Living Center, which provide care that's both structured and nurturing, with private or shared suites, upscale furnishings, and cozy common areas for relaxing or reading a book. The activity directors plan daily events, group games like cards and board games, movie nights, parties, happy hours, and special activities like gardening or arts and crafts, so there's always something to do, and folks who like animals can bring along their small pets since OakBrook allows them in their pet-friendly apartments.

    There's a chef in the kitchen serving up meals in a large, welcoming dining area, and residents can get diets tailored to their needs, with staff offering help with eating, bathing, and taking medicines as needed. Housekeeping and in-house laundry services keep rooms tidy, and the apartments come with cable, telephone, and Wi-Fi. Transportation is available for trips to the doctor or outings offsite, and residents don't have to worry about cleaning or yard work, which makes day-to-day living easier and more comfortable. Common spaces like the library, outdoor patios, and gardens offer quiet spots for folks to relax or enjoy a bit of sunshine, while scheduled programs cover things like fall prevention, health, and strength training.

    Residents can join cooking clubs, music groups, or religious services right on site, and there are both studio and semi-private rooms to pick from, with options designed for different care levels, including specialized help for memory issues or cognitive decline through programs at Landmark Crossing at Southgate. The whole setup aims to give older adults a safe, supportive place so they feel heard and respected, whether staying short-term or long-term. Affordable housing options are available for those age 62 and up, with communities like Riverview Towers Co-op and Wyandotte Co-op Apartments nearby. The staff focus on treating residents with respect and warmth and building real connections, so folks here feel they belong and are part of the community, and OakBrook at Southgate's earned a 4.4 out of 5 from reviews, which shows people notice the effort taken to meet personal needs and keep everyone safe and comfortable.

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