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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Finding the best place to call home for yourself or a loved one can be a stressful overwhelming decision. At Morgan's Assisted Living we are open to accommodating personal need and wants on an individual level. We offer comfort and care from a family perspective. Morgan's Assisted Living is...
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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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My Mom and Dad stayed at Traverse Manor for almost 10 years, with my Dad passing first about 7 years ago. Many times they shared “this is the best place for us to be” through a series of family...
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.
Traverse ManorFind a relaxing, welcoming place to call home at Traverse Manor, located in Traverse City, Michigan, a modern, well-cared for assisted living community. We’re located just minutes from the big city but far enough away that you’ll enjoy a beautiful, nature filled environment on our...
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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: 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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are living...
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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A Lodge for Men, this six bed memory care home nestled among the scenic hardwoods of Traverse City has a decor that is fully masculine, mimicking the warm and rustic feel of a fishing cabin. The spacious bedrooms with attached full bathrooms are enhanced with a wildlife theme. The lodge features...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cherry Hill Haven is located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan. Our assisted living facility specializes in caring for individuals with AlzheimerÆs disease, dementia and memory loss. We pride ourselves on providing excellent care while showing compassion and respect. Our staff of train...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pretty in Pink, decorated with a bird theme and a feminine decor, Cherry Hill Haven II is a 10 bed home exclusively for women with cognitive impairments. The activities that most delight the ladies are word games and David on keyboard for sing-a-longs. The staff build trusting relationships with...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In Traverse City, Michigan, you will find Cherry Hill Haven, an alternative nursing care facility that values compassion, integrity, and independence. Our care for clients with memory ailments has earned us several awards and it is an honor we do not take lightly. The Alzheimer's Foundation of...

Cost of assisted living in Waters, MI

The average cost of senior living in Waters is $3,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

Assisted living costs in Waters, MI, vs. nearby cities

Waters, MI
$3,319/mo
$3,233/mo
$3,169/mo

Assisted living costs in Waters, MI, vs. state and national averages

Waters, MI
$3,319/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Waters, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,319/mo
$3,356/mo

Assisted living costs in Waters, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo

Senior living costs in Waters 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: Waters, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaters, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,319/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,356/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,304/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Waters, MI:$3,319/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Waters, MI:$3,356/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Waters, MI:$3,304/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waters, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waters 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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Assisted living cost trends in Waters, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waters 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
Waters, MI$6,159/mo$5,733/mo+7.4%
Michigan$4,650/mo$4,631/mo+0.4%
National$4,708/mo$4,546/mo+3.6%
Waters, MI
2024 average cost:$6,159/mo
2023 average cost:$5,733/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,650/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,708/mo
2023 average cost:$4,546/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waters, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Waters.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waters

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waters

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
My mother-in-law is doing so well here and the changes we are seeing in her are wonderful. She is so much more social and active. There are a lot of amenities for the residents to take part in and she likes her apt which has a nice patio attached to it plus she enjoys going to the dining room, ...
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Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

Waters review score based on 30 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 41 Waters assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waters review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Waters review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Waters, MI41 facilities
6.5
Gaylord, MI42 facilities
9.1
Grayling, MI11 facilities

Review subcategories for Waters assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 30 reviews of 41 Waters assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waters resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
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4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
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Value for cost*
3.6
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Waters assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waters assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waters, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Waters assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Waters that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
31.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.6%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waters assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Waters Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waters, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waters assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Waters partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waters, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Waters assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Waters communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waters, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
2.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waters assisted 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 assisted living communities in Waters offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waters, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
19.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
7.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waters

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Waters protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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