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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Watervale, MI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Watervale, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Watervale or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Watervale.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Watervale for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 45 assisted living facilities in the Watervale area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Frankfort, Manistee and Lake Ann.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska provides senior care exclusively for people suffering from AlzheimerÆs disease or dementia. The 12-bed facility has a relaxed country setting just outside the Village of Kalkaska, Michigan. Kalkaska has three major events each year; the WinterFest in January; the...
Cost of assisted living in Watervale, MI
The average cost of senior living in Watervale is $3,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Ann, MI with an average of $3,360 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Watervale, MI vs. nearby cities
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Watervale, MI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Watervale
Recent reviews for assisted living in Watervale
Curry House in Cadillac, MI
5.0
My mom is currently a resident at Curry House and everything has been great for her at this facility so far! The staff at this facility are kind, helpful, knowledgeable and very caring. They listen intently. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The care services, food, activities and ...
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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 review score based on 34 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 36 Watervale assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Watervale review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Watervale assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 34 reviews of 36 Watervale assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Watervale resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Watervale, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Watervale assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watervale assisted 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 care services in Watervale assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Watervale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
27.8%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.4%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.1%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.9%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Watervale assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Watervale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.6%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watervale assisted living
Assisted 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.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Watervale assisted living
Our assisted 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watervale assisted 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 assisted living communities in Watervale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.9%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.9%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.8%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.9%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Watervale
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Watervale protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Northport Highlands and Curry House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Watervale, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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