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Dec 2025
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River Oaks Senior Living
500 E University Dr4.2(39 ratings)· Rochester average: 4.7
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1 / 6Quick Facts
- Licensed capacity
- 117 residents
- Licensed operator
- Rochester Care Operations, LLC
- Location
- Adjacent to the Royal Park Hotel downtown
- Nearby hospitals
- Minutes from Crittenton and Troy Beaumont hospitals
- Memory care setup
- Dedicated memory care neighborhood on the 4th floor
- Rehab services
- On-site rehab program plus visiting therapy providers
- Recent history
- Ownership changed in March 2024, per reviewer
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What Families Think
An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.
Most families describe River Oaks as a warm, attentive community where staff know residents personally, memory care activities are engaging, and the building is kept clean. A smaller but serious set of reviews, several tied to a 2024 change in ownership, describe staffing turnover, reduced nursing coverage, and at least one significant care lapse.
What reviewers praise
- Staff described as warm, attentive, and family-like
- Memory care activities and outings praised repeatedly
- Building consistently described as clean and well-kept
- Strong family communication from directors and care managers
- Personalized, individualized care noted by multiple families
What reviewers flag
- Several reports of staff turnover and reduced nursing coverage after 2024 ownership change
- One report of a resident going without needed medication for seven days
- One report of inconsistent care and spotty cleanliness in memory care
- One report describing the administrator as unresponsive to serious concerns
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River Oaks Senior Living is a senior living community in Rochester, Michigan offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Transportation Services. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 39 reviews.
About River Oaks Senior Living
River Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community located in downtown Rochester, Michigan, a few blocks from Main Street and adjacent to the Royal Park Hotel. The community offers personalized assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, transportation, and medication management for assisted living residents, while the memory care program provides specialized support for those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
The community features a full calendar of programs and activities designed around residents' interests and goals, including art and music classes, seminars with guest lecturers, and social events. Residents are encouraged to participate in activities they enjoy with friends throughout the community.
River Oaks provides on-site rehabilitation services through visiting providers as well as an on-site rehabilitation program. The community is conveniently located minutes from Crittenton Hospital Medical Center and Troy Beaumont Hospital, and within walking distance of downtown amenities including dining, shopping, a public library, and the post office.
The facility emphasizes genuine caring and respect for residents, with an experienced and compassionate team dedicated to supporting each person's well-being and quality of life.
Types of Care at River Oaks Senior Living
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Social Activities
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Help Me ChooseReviews of River Oaks Senior Living
4.2overall · 39 ratings combined
4.2★ on Google (39)
Layla Poppajj
Oct 2025
This place is crazy. Unsafe and violates so many health & safety regulations. It really needs to be looked into and shut down or get new management. Unbelievable that people really live here under these conditions.
Seth Brandt
May 2025
I’d say my favorite thing about River Oaks is the environment. Once you walk in you’re greeted by everyone you walk past. The facility is always clean and the residents are always doing something fun. I check the Facebook page to look for pictures of my mom all the time. A few weeks ago they had an opening day celebration, my mom loved it. It’s definitely different than the other places around! Managers and I are in constant communication and I feel that they’re very involved in making sure my mom’s needs are met.
Margaret K
Apr 2025
Great customer service. Clean environment.
Christina J
Apr 2025
Community is always clean. Staff is always friendly and cooperative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does River Oaks Senior Living offer?
River Oaks Senior Living offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Where is River Oaks Senior Living located?
River Oaks Senior Living is located at 500 E University Dr in Rochester, Michigan.
What do families say about River Oaks Senior Living?
River Oaks Senior Living carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 39 Google reviews. Most families describe River Oaks as a warm, attentive community where staff know residents personally, memory care activities are engaging, and the building is kept clean. A smaller but serious set of reviews, several tied to a 2024 change in ownership, describe staffing turnover, reduced nursing coverage, and at least one significant care lapse. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
How can families visit River Oaks Senior Living?
Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact River Oaks Senior Living directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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