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The cost of independent living in Watertown is about $3,601 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 168 options. Read 2165 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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I moved into my clean roomy 2 bedroom in Oct 2023 and have never regretted it. I have a balcony which holds a glider and large chair, loads of closet space and a pantry with medical alert cords in bathroom...
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.
Located in a beautiful residential setting, The Meadows at Anchor Bay offers independent adults 55 and older an exceptional, affordable lifestyle. Area attractions are just minutes away. The Pointe Shopping Center is within walking distance. On-site home health care and grocery delivery are...
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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: 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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It was very small and it was a group home, but if you had someone you just needed supervision it was good. They could have up to 20 people and they were taking care of some people who needed medical...
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.
Our primary focus is to care for disabled, aged seniors who can no longer care for themselves, but do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home environment. Our residents are ambulatory, but may require the use of a cane, walker or the assistance of our staff members. We specialize 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.
Independent living is designed to provide the optimum in convenience, socialization, and peace of mind. We combine the best in community activities and togetherness coupled with the privacy and independence of your own apartment. Let us help you with the cooking and housekeeping while you enjoy a...
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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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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.
Caro Alpine South are senior apartments located in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan, roughly fifteen miles from Lake Huron. Bracketed on the west by miles of farmland and on the east by the small city of Caro, residents enjoy a quiet, pollution free locale with beautiful clear skies day and night....
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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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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: 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.
FREE: HEAT, WATER & TRASH PET FRIENDLY Spacious 1 bedroom apartments with patios. NO STAIRS, everything is ground floor! Minutes from Lapeer or Davison. Completely remodeled throughout with new full sized appliances complete with a large pantry for extra storage. Tiled bathrooms with walk-in...
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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.
Photo of The Harrington Inn
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: 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.
Your new Skyline community offers welcoming staff, friendly neighbours, a strong sense of community, and a convenient location. Just imagine being able to ditch the car all day in this very walkable area of Sarnia, where coffee shops, grocery stores, shopping, parks, and schools are all within a...
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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.
Twin Lakes Terrace is an assisted living community located in the calm and peaceful surroundings of Sarnia, ON. We believe strongly in the idea of creating a community that cares for one another, and we find that our efforts make a very positive impression on visiting relatives. Our staff are...
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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.
Military service and comradery are unique. They are experiences that no one aside from those that served can appreciate. We, at Fiddler's Green, understand that. So we have created a safe, familiar and comfortable haven for our Veterans. Fiddler's Green has an exclusive atmosphere familiar to any...
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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.
For a "Room With a View", come to St. Clair Landings, an affordable independent senior apartment community for adults 55+. St. Clair Landings, with its riverfront location, offers a scenic overlook of the St. Clair River. Discover the comfort, convenience and companionship available for seniors...
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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 Rosewood Manor
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, 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, 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.
Enjoy the luxury and grandeur of Landmark Village, located in the heart of beautiful Sarnia, Ontario. This is no ordinary assisted living community, this is a home away from home for those who are used to the best. Its elegant surroundings are the perfect setting to stay close to old friends,...
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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.
Harbor House offers affordable, senior housing in Harbor Beach, Michigan. They have 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans available. This is senior (62 years of age or older) affordable housing; income limit restrictions apply.Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Cost of independent living in Watertown, MI

The average cost of senior living in Watertown is $3,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Applegate, MI with an average of $2,682 per month.

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

Watertown, MI
$3,601/mo
$3,346/mo
$3,542/mo

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

Watertown, MI
$3,601/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,549/mo
Independent Living
$3,601/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,035/mo
Studio
$5,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,691/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,133/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,350/mo

Senior living costs in Watertown 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: Watertown, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatertown, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,601/mo$3,859/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,248/mo$4,353/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,549/mo$4,768/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Watertown, MI:$3,601/mo
Michigan:$3,859/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Watertown, MI:$4,248/mo
Michigan:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Watertown, MI:$4,549/mo
Michigan:$4,768/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Watertown, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Watertown 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
Watertown, MI$2,950/mo$3,294/mo-10.4%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Watertown, MI
2024 average cost:$2,950/mo
2023 average cost:$3,294/mo
Percent change:-10.4%
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 Watertown

Recent reviews for independent living in Watertown

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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The Meadows of Anchor Bay in New Baltimore, MI

4.9
My experience went very well at The Meadows of Anchor Bay. All of the staff was friendly and very helpful with what was needed to apply. The tenants living there and their positive comments about the Meadows was an extremely big factor in us making our decision. Mom likes her unit and is ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews praise the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and residents at the communities. For instance, at Winter Village, new residents are welcomed with open arms, and residents enjoy socializing with each other during activities and meals. At Independence Village of Oxford (Water ...
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Variety of engaging activities for residents. Activities are a favorite among residents, with several communities offering a wide range of options to cater to different interests. At Devonshire Retirement Village, residents enjoy musical entertainment, exercise classes, and opportunities to socialize at the on-site cafe. At American Hous ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Nutritious meals are a top priority for many residents, and several communities receive high praise for the quality and taste of their food. For example, at Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), residents often comment on the excellent food options, while at StoryPoint Chesterfield, t ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents appreciate the thoughtful design of their living spaces, with several communities offering private apartments, ample natural light, and convenient access to common areas. At Monark Grove Clarkston, the spacious independent living villas are a key selling point, while at Waltonwood U ...
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Personalized care and assistance. Personalized care and assistance are crucial for many residents, and several communities offer tailored solutions to meet each individual's unique needs. At Holiday Blue Water Lodge, the staff go above and beyond to help residents integrate into the facility, while at StoryPoint Chesterfield ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. The staff are a critical component of a senior living community, and several reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff members. At Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), the front-line staff are praised for their dedication and sensitivity, while at Bellbrook, the ...
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Watertown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watertown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watertown, 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 Watertown 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 Watertown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watertown, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Watertown 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 Watertown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watertown, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watertown 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 Watertown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watertown, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watertown, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 168 independent living facilities near Watertown, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Watertown, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, 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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