Detroit Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026 against the LARA facility record
Is River Oaks Senior Living licensed in Michigan?
Yes. River Oaks Senior Living holds an active regular Home for the Aged license, number AH630399620, from Michigan LARA for 117 residents, valid August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027. The licensee is Rochester Care Operations, LLC.
License record for River Oaks Senior Living
| Licensing agency | Michigan LARA, Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
|---|---|
| License type | Home for the Aged |
| License # | AH630399620 |
| License status | Regular license, active |
| Current license term | August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 |
| First licensed | January 21, 2020 (date LARA posted the original licensing study) |
| Licensed capacity | 117 residents |
| Populations served (LARA) | Aged, Alzheimer's |
| Licensee | Rochester Care Operations, LLC |
| Rule violations in the last year (LARA flag) | Yes |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 6 special investigation reports posted on its LARA profile; LARA's file flags rule violations within the last year. No license revocation, suspension or other disciplinary action is shown (none reported). |
| Address | 500 E University Dr, Rochester, MI 48307 |
| Phone | (248) 601-9000 |
| County | Oakland County |
| State record | LARA facility profile and reports |
What inspection reports has LARA posted for River Oaks Senior Living?
LARA's profile for River Oaks Senior Living lists 9 reports: 2 renewal inspections and 6 special investigations, the most recent investigation posted August 15, 2026. LARA's file also flags rule violations within the last year.
| Posted | Report | Source |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Special Investigation | View |
| August 15, 2026 | Special Investigation | View |
| July 3, 2026 | Special Investigation | View |
| May 19, 2026 | Renewal Inspection | View |
| April 25, 2026 | Special Investigation | View |
| October 26, 2025 | Special Investigation | View |
| October 4, 2024 | Special Investigation | View |
| August 23, 2024 | Renewal Inspection | View |
1 older reports are on the LARA profile.
What level of care is River Oaks Senior Living licensed to provide?
River Oaks Senior Living is licensed as a Home for the Aged, Michigan's license for a supervised personal-care residence of 21 or more residents age 55 and older, under Part 213 of the Public Health Code and the R 325.1901 rule set. LARA lists Alzheimer's among the populations it serves, so it may admit residents with dementia; as a Home for the Aged that markets dementia care, it must give families a written description of that program under MCL 333.20178.
Where is River Oaks Senior Living?
River Oaks Senior Living is at 500 E University Dr, Rochester, MI 48307, in Oakland County; phone (248) 601-9000. Nearby hospitals include Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, Corewell Health Troy Hospital.
Other licensed settings nearby: Waltonwood at Main (114 beds), American House Hampton Village (105 beds), Cedarbrook Of Rochester (85 beds), Pomeroy Living Orion Assisted & Memory Care (128 beds). Compare options on our Rochester Hills assisted living guide.
What should I ask before choosing River Oaks Senior Living?
Ask for the written rate sheet, the residency agreement and the most recent LARA report with its corrective action plan, and ask what care needs would require a move. With a dementia diagnosis, ask how the home supervises residents who wander.
Comparing River Oaks Senior Living with other options?
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