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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waterloo, OK
If you’re looking for independent living in the Waterloo 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 Waterloo. 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 30 independent living facilities in Waterloo, 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 Ravenswood Manor, Wildewood Hills/Heights and Zachary Taylor.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oklahoma City, Edmond and Midwest City.
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8.4
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27 reviews
The residents are individuals and, as in any neighborhood, some are more outgoing than others. There are always many residents at the activities and although my parents have become pretty much home bound, I...
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.
The Veraden is an assisted living community located in the charming city of Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. With an incredible location and fantastic staff, The Veraden is an excellent choice for your new home. Edmond is a beautiful city, that was named in the 'Top 100 Places to Live in 2007'....
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9.8
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99 reviews
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.
Acclaim Living is an independent living residence. Acclaim Living provides seniors with their own private apartments, allowing residents to bring their treasured belongings for an easier transition to their new home. Senior living at Acclaim living frees residents from daily chores such as home...
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9.8
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64 reviews
We loved the place she was at but mother passed away in [date removed]. The staff was great! They truly loved my mom and treated her so nice. Based on the experience we had, we would definitely recommend...
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.
Legend at Jefferson’s Garden assisted living is located at 15401 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Edmond, Oklahoma 73013. Edmond is located in the heart of Oklahoma, just north of Oklahoma City, Edmond is considered by many to be the “crown jewel” of Oklahoma. Jefferson’s Garden is north of Quail Springs...
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9.7
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14 reviews
It's been fine so far. Would like transportation provided but that's about it. People and staff are friendly. Activities are all nice- rooms are comfortable and really like all the kitchen cupboards. Safety...
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.
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9.5
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15 reviews
Very nice and accommodating staff. One bedroom apt is meant for 1 person. (my husband and I were in 1bd apt for 8 months.) Then a 2BD/2baths/2closets apt was available and we love it very much!! More space...
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.
Tealridge Retirement Community is one of most beautiful independent living communities in Oklahoma. Tealridge offers you the benefits that you have always dreamed of in an environment where you can enjoy this time just as you imagined. We take care of everything, so that you can enjoy life and...
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9.4
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87 reviews
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.
While attending to the tasks of daily life may be increasingly difficult for you or someone you love, it doesn't mean giving up a sense of independence. Town Village offers the finest in Independent Living, along with Assisted Living for those needing additional support. Residents at Town...
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9.3
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63 reviews
All is well. She is very happy and doing well. Great facility. Staff is great. Services are good ( except the recent challenge of housekeeper turnover) Food has been good ( except the fact of having to pay...
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.
Lyndale at Edmond is a community of cottages, independent living and assisted living apartments located in the sought-after town of Edmond. Operated by Sagora Senior Living, Lyndale's philosophy is to place our residents first by following through with Sagora's core values of commitment,...
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9.0
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26 reviews
The meals and dining gets 5+. What we like the most about Brookdale Edmond is the location to us but also my MIL seems very happy and that's a big win! We would absolutely recommend this community to other...
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.
Do more every day.Go do the things you love to do, and let us help with rest. If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our Assisted Living community in Edmond, Oklahoma, could be right for you. Plus, our staff is...
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8.8
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41 reviews
I recently had the opportunity to experience SaddleBrook Assisted Living and Memory Care and I am genuinely impressed by the exceptional quality of care provided. From the moment I arrived, it was evident...
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.
Quail Creek is a memory care and assisted living community located in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Oklahoma City is the thriving capital of Oklahoma and is the largest city in the state, boasting an abundance of recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. Our community is vibrant and fun...
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8.0
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26 reviews
Our loved one doesn't want to participate in activities so we cannot rate them. [name removed] and [name removed] are wonderful caregivers and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend...
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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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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29 reviews
The facility is very clean and presents a resort-style atmosphere which we like bc don't want the nursing home look; they didn't inform us well about the phone set up and the maintenance took 2 months to ...
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.
Life should be passionately celebrated every day. Not only is this what we believe at StoneCreek of Edmond, it’s the motivation for everything we do. In our assisted living and memory care community, we offer positive, person-centered support through tailored care plans designed to enhance each...
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We like the location of the Villagio, it is in the same neighborhood where our loved one previously lived so she is very familiar and its right next to the University where she had taught. She says the meal...
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.
Bradford Village, a Brookdale Community, for almost 60 years, has provided premier senior living. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, offering elegant accommodations, restaurant-style dining and opportunities to engage your interests, passion and purpose, our residents trade the chores of home...
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7.0
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18 reviews
The facility dealt with all levels of aging from assisted living to memory care to nursing care to the final days when most places have restrictions of help. They all were so happy to help my mother and to...
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.
If you are looking for an Assisted Living community in Edmond, Oklahoma, that understands you have play dates to keep with the grandkids and errands to run, then we might be the right fit for you. Here you’re in charge of your time and the things you want to do. Let us be your support...
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I would recommend to others to move in. The value for your money, can't be beat. The community is all on one level. All apartments have two doors-one to the hallway and the other to the outside. There...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Silver Elm Estates Edmond is an Independent Senior Living Community that was opened in April 2006. We offer seniors who are able to live on their own but desire the security and convenience of community living an affordable place to call home where they can find new friends or meet up with...
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1.0
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16 reviews
Everything about this community right when you walk in past the front desk we really enjoy and the value for the money is right in line with everyone else in the area. On the memory care side the activities...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
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23 reviews
My parents were in Villagio and they really enjoyed it. The staff was helpful and the food was very good. I don't know why anyone would give a negative review because this place is very well kept and they do...
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.
The Gardens at Quail Springs is a unique community that offers a comfortable environment for daily living, personalized support services, and interactive activities. Our focus is on promoting wellness and independence through individualized care plans.Over the past year, we have made some...
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The care that my loved one received in the memory care unit was phenomenal, I was enthused. I was told my loved one would need to transition into long term care which is why we moved and we were sad to have...
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.
At The Fountains at Canterbury, we've created a culture built on choice. The first (and maybe the most fun) is selecting the home that's perfect for you. Choosing from a variety of one bedroom and two apartments or cottages, you'll find a space that's just right to call your own. With so many...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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My mom has lived at Teal Creek since February. I have nothing but praise for the staff. They have been very attentive to her and her needs. Example- When she wasnt eating, they discovered she would eat if it...
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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Cost of independent living in Waterloo, OK
The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $3,522 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Piedmont, OK with an average of $3,655 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterloo, OK vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterloo, OK vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waterloo vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waterloo, OK by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Waterloo
Recent reviews for independent living in Waterloo
Legend at Council Road in Oklahoma City, OK
4.9
We have had an exceptional experience and are grateful to this facility. My only suggestion would be for the kitchen to keep a board listing the residents food allergies so they do not have to make requests at each meal daily.
Touchmark at Coffee Creek in Edmond, OK
3.8
I toured a lot of places and they were all nice, but I really wanted a house which is why I chose Touchmark. I have 2 dogs and have a nice patio and yard so that works really well for them. They also have housekeeping twice a week too. The staff and residents are so welcoming and everyone knows ...
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Acclaim Living in Oklahoma City, OK
4.1
I value expedient responses, they demonstrate CARE.
From the first call, Front Desk Mgr answered, went back to the front desk and returned my call.
She left a vmessage for Sales Representative, she returned my call within 45 minutes...it was 7:20pm!
I had an appointment for a tour at 1:30 the ...
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Waterloo independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterloo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterloo, OKNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterloo 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 Waterloo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterloo, OKNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterloo 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 Waterloo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterloo, OKNational
Activity director
Activity director
70.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.1%
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Acclaim Living, Arbor House of Midwest City and Legend at Jefferson's Garden are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waterloo, Oklahoma. See full list of communities.
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