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The cost of independent living in Waterloo is about $3,844 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 92 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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Photo of Legacy Assisted Living and Legacy Alzheimer's
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The food was good but my aunt would've preferred more options. While my aunt didn't participate in activities it did seem that the facility planned a lot. Dame or better care for a fair price compared to...
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 parents were there on a respite stay. So it was nice to not have to bring furniture. I think the services were different for respite stay versus permanent stay.
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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Staff is very accommodating. Getting the billing address corrected took several emails and phone calls. Once corrected, it was fine. I would recommend Countryside Manor to those looking for a retirement...
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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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My mother was in another facility and we decided to move her here due to some concerns. We’ve been very happy so far. The staff is great! The layout of the facility gives a feeling of a home versus an...
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.
Courtyard Manor of HowellWhere you can minimize moves and age in place in a homelike setting. To provide a lifestyle that enhances the quality of life for each person. To create a secure living environment that encourages, enriches, and fulfills our residents lives.
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1616 Floor plans available
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It is exceptional! Not a "value" place but exceptional care for the price! I like that my mom is content, more self sufficient in many ways, mentally more than anything. She feels respected and knows her...
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.
The first Balfour community outside of Colorado, located in Ann Arbor down the street from the campus.
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I've never been to another rehabilitation CNTR (I am now 71) so I was surprised that : 1. My entire stay was paid for 100% by Medicare. VGV is very affordable. The staff is very professional and...
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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We are very pleased with Divine Nest Assisted Living community so far that reason I would give all them a 5. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have already recommended this community to other...
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.
Divine Nest Assisted Living is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the elderly by providing exceptional and compassionate care in a nurturing environment to promote the value and dignity of each resident. We are family & friends owned and operated community and are not part of a big...
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Unfortunately I can only comment on the first three questions. I was very impressed with [name removed] when we went through the walk-through initially and picked her apartment. I thought they were very...
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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way...
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.
Chelsea Retirement Community, the flagship community of United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC), has been recognized as one of the finest senior living communities in Chelsea and southeastern Michigan since its faithful founding in 1906. You’ll feel the benefits of that legacy the moment...
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What I like about Hampton Manor of Hamburg is it's new and clean. The rooms are big bigger than some of the other places we looked at. You get a sizable room for the money compared to the prices and sizes...
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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Photo of RidgeCrest Health Campus
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My brother-in-law has moved into Ridgecrest Health Campus, and overall, it has been a worthwhile experience for us. Sometimes, he isn’t groomed as well as I would like, and he’s not completely shaved, but...
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.
A short drive from Ann Arbor, Jackson, Michigan is a community known for its friendly residents and picturesque landscapes. At RidgeCrest Health Campus, we pride ourselves in making sure our residents get to enjoy everything the surrounding community has to offer. Residents interested in...
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Hillside Terrace is by far the best independent living, assisted living, and memory care in all of Washtenaw County. The staff is kind, building is spotless, and the leadership gets it. If you have not taken...
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.
As a family owned and operated retirement home in Ann Arbor, Hillside Terrace focuses holistically on improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, engaging residents in a stimulating environment, and building a trusting rapport. All medical care...
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, 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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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.
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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.
Photo of Highland Assisted Living and Memory Care
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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I am very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Reflections Community Jackson, MI The Reflections Senior Community is located in the pristine area of Jackson, Jackson County, MI. There are a number of different amenities in this area that will allow a senior to get in touch with nature. The Falling Waters Trail is a nearly three mile nature...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Waterloo, MI

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $3,844 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $2,866 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterloo, MI vs. nearby cities

Waterloo, MI
$3,844/mo
$4,157/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterloo, MI vs. the state and national average

Waterloo, MI
$3,844/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterloo vs. other types of senior living

$4,520/mo
Independent Living
$3,844/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waterloo, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
Studio
$5,631/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,054/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,693/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Waterloo over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Waterloo

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterloo

Balfour Ann Arbor

4.9
It is exceptional! Not a "value" place but exceptional care for the price! I like that my mom is content, more self sufficient in many ways, mentally more than anything. She feels respected and knows her preferences for the way things are done are listened to even if they can't always be ...
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Oakhaven Manor in Howell, MI

5.0
My experience at Oakhaven Manor has been truly exceptional! A very relaxed, loving and family atmosphere. I feel totally comfortable.

Brookdale Ann Arbor

5.0
The staff work so well as a team and they show compassion for the residents. I’m grateful for their attentiveness to my concerns for my husband and follow through with changes needed. The activities that include families are a way of feeling part of a community.

Waterloo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterloo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterloo, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterloo 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 Waterloo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterloo, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterloo 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 Waterloo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterloo, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
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StoryPoint Saline, Brookdale Brighton and Independence Village of Brighton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waterloo, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 35 independent living facilities near Waterloo, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Waterloo, Michigan are StoryPoint Saline, Independence Village of Brighton Valley and Hampton Manor of Brighton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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