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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watervliet, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Watervliet area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Watervliet. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Watervliet, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St. Joseph, Niles and South Haven.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Joseph, Niles and South Haven.
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9.9
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48 reviews
It is expensive. Drained mom of any savings she had so when she passed us kids had to pay for the funeral. Administrative staff maybe a 3. They were great getting her in there then just seemed to drop off...
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.
At Forest Glen, a Leisure Living Community in Dowagiac, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a sunny summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Our assisted living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local...
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9.1
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16 reviews
We chose The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower because of the affordability. Based off of the experience, we would recommend them to others.
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.
The Whitcomb, located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, is a retirementcommunity for senior citizens. It was once a well-known hotel that hostedpresidents, entertainers, and professional athletes. Nowadays, it's a hubfor active and lively seniors in Southwest Michigan. The community issituated at...
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8.0
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3 reviews
The place was clean, tidy, smaller, all on one level, friendly staff & closer proximity to mom's youngest daughter living in St Joseph. I would recommend to others.
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 wife was cared for very well at Caretel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was well equipped with rehab equipment, activities, snack bar,etc. the only negative was that my wife was not...
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: 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
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
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.
Contemporary 1 and 2 bedrooms Closet Space Galore Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Washer and Dryer hook ups Fitness Room Library Elevator Community Center Featuring Speakers and monthly social events And so much more! WE ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF PHOENIX ROAD. We are open Monday-Friday 9-5 and...
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Cost of independent living in Watervliet, MI
The average cost of senior living in Watervliet is $3,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bridgman, MI with an average of $3,335 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watervliet, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Watervliet
Recent reviews for independent living in Watervliet
Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, MI
5.0
They have just been really good and very caring. The staff is really well trained and professional. We are really very pleased with the experience that we are having at Woodland Terrace.
Provision Living at St. Joseph in St Joseph, MI
5.0
They're really excellent at communicating with the family; they're also really invested in the care of my father.
They think of things that I wouldn't. You'd think that that would come naturally to people who do it professionally, but this is his 5th year in an assisted living community - he's ...
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The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower in St. Joseph, MI
4.8
Everyone has been good to work with. The new owners have been doing upgrades and overdue maintenance that was not done by the previous owners. The food isn't what I would call restaurant quality but with so many to feed. They do offer some simpler options. They increased mom's care and adjusted ...
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Watervliet independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watervliet independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watervliet, 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 Watervliet 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 Watervliet partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watervliet, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Watervliet 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 Watervliet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watervliet, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watervliet 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 Watervliet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watervliet, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Glen Assisted Living, Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and River Ridge Retirement Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watervliet, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Watervliet, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Watervliet, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and River Ridge Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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