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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watertown, MI

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They are friendly, they take care of your loved ones. The staff are caring. The food is not as enjoyed by my loved ones as some others would find it. When the call button is pushed they attend to your...
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
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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.
Court Street Village offers affordable senior living in Flint, Michigan. Located in Genesee County, Flint is widely known for its educational and cultural amenities. Residents of all ages enjoy exploring the Flint Children's Museum and the Sloan Museum, which features history and science...
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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.
Court Street Village West is a senior living community situated in Flint, Michigan. Flint is the largest city and county seat of Genesee County and is most widely known for its ethnic diversity, its museums and its performing arts centers. History buffs enjoy exploring the Sloan Museum, which...
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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.
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.
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.
Our ApartmentsSlidell Senior Residence and Taylor Lake Manor offer 153 one and two bedroom apartments to senior citizens  55 years and older.  Our apartments offer all appliances, carpeting, large closets, and large bathrooms. Our residents' rent includes heat, water, and...
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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...
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Dad was 95 years old when he entered Jacobs Ladder . He received the the best of care including feeding and cleanliness. Christen and Vickie were especially helpful in showing respect and love to Dad ,Their...
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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, 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.
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Grand Meadows II is designed especially for Seniors located in a beautiful country setting in Grand Blanc.  We are walking distance to the Grand Blanc Senior Center and downtown Grand Blanc for mall shopping, dining, parks, Genesys Hospital and all services.  Featuring spaciousluxury...

Cost of independent living in Watertown, MI

The average cost of senior living in Watertown is $3,483 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Applegate, MI with an average of $2,602 per month.

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

Watertown, MI
$3,483/mo
$3,224/mo
$3,448/mo

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

Watertown, MI
$3,483/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,524/mo
Independent Living
$3,483/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,814/mo
Studio
$4,906/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,279/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,624/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,650/mo

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 Watertown

Recent reviews for independent living in Watertown

Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth

5.0
I have just placed my Wife into Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. The process was quite smooth, but also I needed to be patient, a hard thing for me to do..But the administration & staff at this place is top notch. The Exec. Director & I had spoke on the phone several times, and I also worked with ...
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Brookdale Utica Assisted Living

5.0
My brother [name removed] was only at Brookdale for two weeks. He passed away last May. The two weeks at Brookdale were wonderful. They were amazing. It will be my choice for me when the time comes. They took care of my brother at nursing home level when he was there for assisted living. They ...
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Terraces at Lake Orion

4.6
So far the community has been good. The community has an open door policy to help socialize with other residents in the afternoon. They interact well with the residents. The food is outstanding. Even during the pandemic they all ate in the dining room. The staff has made great efforts to ...
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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
14.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
6.5%
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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
27.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
14.4%
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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
33.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 166 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 Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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