Choosing an independent living community isn’t only about deciding where you want to live. It’s also about deciding how you want to live.
At Oakmont Senior Communities in Sterling Heights, Michigan, you can find both options on one connected campus. Oakmont Manor offers traditional independent living with flexibility to add select amenities, while Oakmont Sterling offers independent living with services and an all-inclusive lifestyle.
While each community has its own approach, residents share much more than an address. Activities, outings, team members, and friendships extend across the campus, creating one connected Oakmont experience.
Key Takeaways: The Differences Between Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling
- Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling are located on the same Oakmont Senior Communities campus in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
- Oakmont Manor lets residents choose a more traditional apartment rental or add an all-inclusive package with conveniences such as dining, housekeeping, and laundry.
- Oakmont Sterling offers independent living with services in an all-inclusive setting, including three daily meals, housekeeping, laundry, and other conveniences including third-party supportive care services if needed.
- The two communities share activities, events, transportation, and team members, helping create one connected campus.
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Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling at a Glance
What Is the Biggest Difference Between Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling?
Which Oakmont Community Fits Your Lifestyle?
Explore Independent Living in Sterling Heights
Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling at a Glance
Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling provide two different options for independent living in Michigan, but they operate on one connected campus. The simplest way to understand the difference is this:
Oakmont Manor is designed for older adults who are living independently and want greater flexibility in choosing which conveniences are included in their lifestyle.
Oakmont Sterling offers independent living with services for older adults who still value their independence but prefer more daily conveniences included, along with the option to have third-party supportive services.
As the two communities are located on a shared campus, the residents attend events together, walk around both communities, take shared trips and outings, and visit friends who live in the neighboring community. The campus also shares some team members, including members of the activities and maintenance teams. Events such as the annual Harvest Fest give residents opportunities to gather, celebrate, and spend time with friends.
For residents and families, the lifestyles at each provide another benefit: options for today and tomorrow.
What Is Oakmont Manor?
Oakmont Manor is a 147-unit, 100% independent living community in Sterling Heights.
Residents can choose from spacious one- and two-bedroom independent living apartments, each featuring a full kitchen. That makes Manor especially appealing to someone who enjoys cooking, wants plenty of room to make an apartment their own, and prefers greater control over which services are included.
Residents can select a basic rental option that includes their apartment, maintenance, activities, and access to community amenities. Those who want more conveniences can choose an all-inclusive package for an added fee, with services like breakfast and dinner, housekeeping, and laundry.
What Is Oakmont Sterling?
Just steps away on the same campus, Oakmont Sterling offers a different independent living experience.
Oakmont Sterling in MI provides independent living with services in an all-inclusive setting. Residents enjoy three meals each day, housekeeping and laundry services, maintenance, activities, transportation, and other amenities that make everyday life easier.
Sterling also offers additional apartment choices. Residents can select from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans depending on the amount of space that feels most comfortable.
Most importantly, Sterling provides residents with the choice to add supportive services through a third-party partnership when needed.
That can make Sterling a good fit for someone who remains independent but appreciates having additional help with activities of daily living (ADLs) available. Services are added based on an assessment of individual needs and preferences, rather than assuming every resident requires the same level of assistance.
What Is the Biggest Difference Between Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling?
At Oakmont Manor, the highlight is flexibility. Residents live independently and can choose a traditional rental arrangement or add dining, housekeeping, and laundry.
At Oakmont Sterling, these amenities are already built into the lifestyle. Residents receive three meals daily along with housekeeping, laundry, and other services. They also have the option to arrange helpful care services through our third-party partners if needed.
Apartment options differ as well. Manor offers one- and two-bedroom residences with full kitchens, while Sterling offers studios in addition to one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Which Oakmont Community Fits Your Lifestyle?
If you are fully independent, enjoy having a full kitchen, and want more flexibility in deciding which services you pay for, Oakmont Manor may offer the lifestyle you’re looking for.
If you prefer an all-inclusive approach with three daily meals, housekeeping, laundry, and the ability to add supportive services if needed, Oakmont Sterling offers those while still supporting an independent lifestyle.
And because they’re located on the same campus, choosing one doesn’t mean giving up the experiences available across Oakmont. You can still meet friends at an activity, head out together on a community trip, attend a campus celebration, or take a walk across the property. And, if your needs change, you can consider a seamless move from Oakmont Manor to Oakmont Sterling to take advantage of independent living with services.
Explore Independent Living in Sterling Heights
Oakmont Manor and Oakmont Sterling provide two distinct options on one welcoming Sterling Heights campus, giving older adults the flexibility to choose the apartment, amenities, and level of convenience that work for their lives today, with additional options nearby should their needs change tomorrow.
Whether you’re comparing communities for yourself or helping someone you love explore the possibilities, seeing both communities in person can help you understand what makes each experience distinct. You can also check out all of our communities and discover the Oakmont lifestyle that feels most like home.