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The cost of independent living in Waterstone is about $4,372 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 381 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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77 Floor plans available
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Transport to doctors, grocery stores and special events are so appreciated. Actitives for holidays events are often and the leaders are fantastic. helping and friendly. The staff are the best.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service...
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Our mother has been here for almost two years and have no complaints. The facility is very clean and the staff is very caring to their residents. My mom is always clean and extremely happy. Price is very...
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.
Oasis of Clarkston is an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility that serves residents and families throughout Southeastern Michigan, in Clarkston, Michigan.Our goal is to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our residents, offering their loved ones peace of mind.Our Assisted...
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I am so pleased with the overall experience at Flourish Collection at Oakland. My parent transitioned so easily and is very happy there. It is beautiful inside and always clean. The activities are...
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.
Welcome to Flourish Collection at Oakland Charter Township! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
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Volante Assisted Living of Lake Orion has exceeded all my expectations as a son seeking the best for my elderly mom. From the moment I arrived, I felt warmth and positivity from both the staff and the...
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.
Discover a vibrant senior living community that puts you first!Experience independence and empowerment in an engaging social environment where we prioritize a person-centered approach and offer a wealth of amenities. Visit us now and take the first step towards the enriching and fulfilling...
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Photo of Flourish Collection at Rochester
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8 reviews
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I have been here from the beginning. 6+ years. I love the ambience I ride my bike all over. I love serve staff. Always courteous. Love front desk restaurants sometimes good. Too much garlic and spice for...
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.
Welcome to Flourish Collection at Rochester! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, independent living and assisted living lite. Throughout each...
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1010 Floor plans available
8.3
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My mother is in the Independent Living section. Usual activities are offered, staff are very friendly and helpful, and are aware of residents coming and going. The dining is excellent! My mother loves being...
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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The reason I like it is it's close to me, so it doesn't take me long to go see my mom. They have open hours where I can come in and visit her, and I can visit her as often as I want to, which I like. The...
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.
Campbell Personal Care Home is a senior care home located in the picturesque village of Leonard in Oakland county of Michigan. The rural area of this group home setting is simply littered with sparkling clean fresh water lakes, lush parks and forests, and recreation areas like the Copper Hills...
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Bolingbrook Manor is a very well clean Place great place good meals some people just get upset when their loved ones get evictions for the third time and the new owner is very professional and knows her...
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 is doing extremely well since her move to this community. I'am very impressed with all they have done for us. The staff is great, and they are taking very good care of her. I know she is a safe,...
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, 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: 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.
Heritage Place is a section 8 202 community located in downtown Lake Orion. Resident’s portion of the monthly rent is determined on the ability to pay but will not be more than 30% or their annual income.
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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
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.
Photo of Pomeroy Living Orion Assisted and Memory Care
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.
Photo of Villages at Flourish Collection
1212 Photos available
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.
About the Community Flourish Collection at RochesterFun. Freedom. Perfectly you. The legendary Moceri family, who designing Flourish Collection at Rochester in Rochester Hills, Michigan, envisioned a reimagined senior living experience that paired upscale amenities with personalized wellness. The...
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Cost of independent living in Waterstone, MI

The average cost of senior living in Waterstone is $4,372 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Davison, MI with an average of $3,413 per month.

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

Waterstone, MI
$4,372/mo
$4,270/mo

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

Waterstone, MI
$4,372/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,464/mo
Independent Living
$4,372/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,380/mo
Studio
$5,861/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,375/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,170/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Waterstone 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: Waterstone, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterstone, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,372/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,679/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,464/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Waterstone, MI:$4,372/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Waterstone, MI:$4,679/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Waterstone, MI:$5,464/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Waterstone, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waterstone 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waterstone, MI$4,969/mo$4,287/mo+15.9%
Michigan$2,649/mo$2,565/mo+3.3%
National$3,151/mo$3,004/mo+4.9%
Waterstone, MI
2024 average cost:$4,969/mo
2023 average cost:$4,287/mo
Percent change:+15.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,649/mo
2023 average cost:$2,565/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Waterstone

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterstone

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

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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Comfort Cove Senior Living in West Bloomfield, MI

4.8
American House is a very nice facility to live at. The residents make you feel right at home after you move in. I highly recommend this for you or your loved ones. Great staff. The food is not too good, but everything else is GREAT! The staff and the facility. All are very friendly and outgoing.

Waterstone independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterstone independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterstone, 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 Waterstone 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 Waterstone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterstone, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterstone 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 Waterstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterstone, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterstone 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 Waterstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterstone, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.4%
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Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oasis of Clarkston and Flourish Collection at Oakland Charter Township are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waterstone, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Waterstone, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Waterstone, Michigan are Independence Village of Madison Heights, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Devonshire Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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