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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waterloo, MI

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The cost of independent living in Waterloo is about $2,478 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 442 options.

Read 9947 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ann Arbor, Brighton and Howell.

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Riverfront senior apts has a lot to offer. It's handicap accessible. Easy access to River trail. For those who like to walk , kayaking . Riverfront is close ito Capital city venues. Entertainment,...
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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.
Conveniently situated in Downtown Lansing, Riverfront Apartments offers urban living at its best. Easy walking distance to the Riverwalk Trail and the Newly Renovated City Market, and just one block away from Lugnut Stadium. Riverfront Apartments is the place to for culture, diversity and...
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I'm very pleased with Abbott Parkside, it's turned out to be a very nice place! It's nice and quiet, clean, and the people all seem very friendly. They also seem to have a good variety of activities. Really...
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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.
Abbott Parkside are senior apartments located in central Michigan in the residential district of East Lansing in Ingham County. Acres of lush trees and walking paths fill the adjacent Abbott Road Park, offering a beautiful location for year round outdoor activities. Also within easy walking...
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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.
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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: 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
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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: 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.
Maincentre Apartments is the perfect place for Mom or Dad to call home and offers one of the most unique apartment living experiences in the area. We are located right in the heart of prestigious downtown Northville and offer one and two bedroom apartments with a balcony that can overlook...
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Very pleased. Small facility with limited residents. Food is homemade daily. Very caring care givers. Regular visits from visiting physicians. Wonderful location. Managed well. Management is available to...
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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.
Northville Senior Living .Comfort, convenience and a scenic view of downtown Northville makes Northville Senior Living an attractive place to live.Situated on Main Street, the 17 Units are all within walking distance of shops, cafes Doctors, parks, theaters and concerts.Most units have private...
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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: 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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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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I love the ranch style apartment. It is a little expensive, but very comfortable. The people and staff are very friendly and accommodating. I just wish there were a few more activities that I like. This...
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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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I lived here from September 2018 through July 2019 and did not want to leave, but I had to move for my job. I LOVED the elevator and the convenience of getting groceries and furniture to my 2nd floor apt. My...
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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.
Comfort, convenience and quality living at it's finest. The Ivan Woods Community is designed to accommodate the needs of active adults 55 yrs and better. Conveniently located near several shopping centers, our 90 apartment home, 3 story building is equipped with an elevator, an exercise room, a...
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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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As a home owner in Royal Holiday senior park I am very happy here. The grounds are kept well. The pool is kept very clean. They assist you if they can. Rent is extremely affordable. Your lot is your...
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, 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.
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.
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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.
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I am pretty happy with Angel Gardens. They do a really good job. The staff keep everybody in the activity room an really try with the activities. There are a lot of dementia residents there and my mom is on...
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We provide supervised living in an affordable, state licensed, homelike atmosphere. Our caring staff is dedicated to enhancing life for those needing daily living support while emphasizing the highest level of independence possible. Laurel Park West offers a full social calendar rich with...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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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The reviews listed here are not truly accurate. Yes, the windows do not open, but it is not that big of deal. The building is nice and the management is great. They go out of their way to help in anyway...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Waterloo, MI

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $2,478 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lansing, MI with an average of $2,449 per month.

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

Waterloo, MI
$2,478/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,226/mo
Independent Living
$2,478/mo

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

Studio
$2,895/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,054/mo

Senior living costs in Waterloo 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: Waterloo, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterloo, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,478/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,776/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,226/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Waterloo, MI:$2,478/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Waterloo, MI:$4,776/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Waterloo, MI:$6,226/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Waterloo, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waterloo 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 Waterloo, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waterloo 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waterloo, MI$2,871/mo$2,903/mo-1.1%
Michigan$2,679/mo$2,487/mo+7.7%
National$3,125/mo$2,934/mo+6.5%
Waterloo, MI
2024 average cost:$2,871/mo
2023 average cost:$2,903/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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2024 average cost:$2,679/mo
2023 average cost:$2,487/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
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2024 average cost:$3,125/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Waterloo

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterloo

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
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 things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

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I chose Burcham Hills because I went and interviewed different places and this is the one that stood out to me. It seemed like they had more of an open door policy, people were mingling rather than sitting in their rooms and I liked that. I am in a smaller apartment and I am happy with it, they ...
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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
16.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
11.7%
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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
31.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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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
44.9%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
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