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The cost of independent living in Waterford is about $4,214 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 1401 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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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.
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My mother in law was here for about a year and it was excellent. Really, if her health issues hadn't failed her she probably would have still been there, we were very happy with it. She had been very...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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It's been a big adjustment for dad moving but over all, he is starting to settle in and doing well. With encouragement from family and the staff, he is slowly starting to participate in social events and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Jewish Senior Life is an assisted living community that is located in the beautiful town of West Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan. Our community is located where you can enjoy beautiful rolling hills. West Bloomfield is a great place to live, and families that visit here will find it a very...
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.
Situated in a lovely 11-acre setting, The Meadows of Auburn Hills offers affordable senior apartment living for seniors 55+. Each spacious one and two-bedroom apartment features a kitchen, roomy closets and air conditioning. A recreation program includes popular social events to share with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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It has worked out for my mother very well. They have chair exercises and other structured activities. They are a Catholic community so they have Mass and Rosary. For my mom it is a really good fit. It is a...
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.
St. Elizabeth Briarbank is a Catholic assisted living community for women located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Named in honor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, the residence is a lovely historic home situated on a thirteen acre site. Bloomfield Hills is a friendly, residential community with large...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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.
Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted is a state-licensed senior community offering specialized care in a luxurious state-of-the art setting. Pomeroy Assisted Living offers residents support for activities of daily living to promote a level of independence while maintaining the elegant and...
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Cost of independent living in Waterford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Waterford is $4,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Birmingham, MI with an average of $3,949 per month.

Independent living costs in Waterford, MI, vs. nearby cities

Waterford, MI
$4,214/mo

Independent living costs in Waterford, MI, vs. state and national averages

Waterford, MI
$4,214/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Waterford, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,284/mo
Independent Living
$4,214/mo

Independent living costs in Waterford, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,462/mo
Studio
$5,090/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,726/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,654/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,823/mo

Senior living costs in Waterford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Waterford, MI
Column state: Michigan
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Community typeWaterford, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,214/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,343/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,284/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Waterford, MI:$4,214/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Waterford, MI:$4,343/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Waterford, MI:$5,284/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Waterford, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waterford and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Waterford, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waterford have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waterford, MI$2,705/mo$2,655/mo+1.9%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Waterford, MI
2024 average cost:$2,705/mo
2023 average cost:$2,655/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Waterford

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterford

Flourish Collection at Rochester

5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the welcoming and friendly nature of the staff and residents in different communities, such as Elmhaven Manor, where fellow residents are described as 'very friendly, helpful, open, and talkative'. Residents at Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) feel like the ...
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Variety of activities to suit different interests. Communities like Independence Village of Waterford and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) offer a range of activities for residents, including exercises, gardening clubs, social events, and crafts. At Independence Village of Waterford, residents appreciate the variety and the fact ...
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Quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences are frequently mentioned as a factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. At American House Village Senior Living, for example, residents 'love the food' and consider it a highlight of their day. The meals at Lock ...
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Safe and clean living spaces. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and safety of the living spaces in different communities. At Independence Village of Waterford, staff are praised for keeping the community 'very clean' and ensuring residents 'feel very safe'. The apartments at Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) ...
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Accessible and convenient transportation. Some communities, such as Independence Village of Waterford, offer transportation services to help residents get around. The bus services at Independence Village of Waterford are described as 'extremely helpful' and 'always available'.
Flexible and accommodating staff. Residents frequently mention the accommodating nature of the staff in different communities, such as Independence Village of Waterford, where they 'go above and beyond' to help residents with their needs. At Lockwood of Waterford, staff are described as 'extremely friendly and accommodating' ...
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Waterford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
56.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
63.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
74.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lockwood of Waterford, Hutcheson Manor and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waterford, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Waterford, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Waterford, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Madison Heights and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone). These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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