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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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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.
There's no place like home. When you can not live alone but a nursing home is not the answer for you, Rockwell Assisted Living is here to provide you a beautiful, loving and secure environment very similar to home. Because our standards are among the highest in the country, we know that you and...
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.
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
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Watrousville, MI

The average cost of senior living in Watrousville is $3,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millington, MI with an average of $2,773 per month.

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

Watrousville, MI
$3,340/mo
$3,277/mo
$3,503/mo

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

Watrousville, MI
$3,340/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,285/mo
Independent Living
$3,340/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,723/mo
Studio
$4,601/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,223/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,250/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,347/mo

Senior living costs in Watrousville 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: Watrousville, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatrousville, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,340/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,051/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,285/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Watrousville, MI:$3,340/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Watrousville, MI:$4,051/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Watrousville, MI:$4,285/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Watrousville, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Watrousville 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Watrousville, MI$2,714/mo$2,410/mo+12.6%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Watrousville, MI
2024 average cost:$2,714/mo
2023 average cost:$2,410/mo
Percent change:+12.6%
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 Watrousville

Recent reviews for independent living in Watrousville

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.

Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc, MI

5.0
I have had a wonderful experience while having my father at The Oaks. I am at the facility daily, and the staff have all been AMAZING! The nurses and aides are compassionate toward my father and the family, acitivites are offered throughout the entire day, food is great. The residents all seem ...
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Watrousville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watrousville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watrousville, 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 Watrousville 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 Watrousville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watrousville, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Watrousville 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 Watrousville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watrousville, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watrousville 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 Watrousville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watrousville, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
32%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vassar Comfort Care, Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watrousville, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 217 independent living facilities near Watrousville, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Watrousville, 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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