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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watervale, MI
The cost of independent living in Watervale is about $3,571 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 53 options. Read 167 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are committed to providing independent senior living with a high level of quality service. Located one mile from the shores of Lake Michigan on a beautifully wooded lot in the city of Ludington, MI, life at Sherman Oaks Manor allows you to enjoy both the beauty of nature and the convenience...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Watervale, MI
The average cost of senior living in Watervale is $3,571 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fountain, MI with an average of $3,158 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watervale, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watervale, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Watervale
Recent reviews for independent living in Watervale
Curry House in Cadillac, MI
4.8
My loved one was previously a resident at Curry House and the overall experience at this facility was great. The quality of the care was overall very good, but occasional issues with the staffing levels or inexperienced staff were what kept it from being great. However, things may have changed.
Frankfort Pines
5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI
5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.
Watervale independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watervale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watervale, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watervale independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Watervale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watervale, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.2%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Watervale independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Watervale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watervale, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watervale independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Watervale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watervale, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.8%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.9%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
24.4%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
8.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.6%
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Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Traverse City and Northport Highlands are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watervale, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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