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10 Best Nursing Homes in Watervale, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Watervale nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Watervale, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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zipAverageCost: $3,912

Nursing Homes Facilities near Watervale, MI

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Cost of nursing homes in Watervale, MI

The average cost of senior living in Watervale is $3,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Ann, MI with an average of $3,352 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Watervale, MI, vs. nearby cities

Watervale, MI
$3,912/mo
$3,946/mo
$3,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Watervale, MI, vs. state and national averages

Watervale, MI
$3,912/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Watervale, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,912/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,912/mo

Nursing homes costs in Watervale, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,836/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,243/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo

Senior living costs in Watervale vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Watervale, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatervale, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,912/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,671/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,912/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,549/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Watervale, MI:$3,912/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Watervale, MI:$3,671/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Watervale, MI:$3,912/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Watervale, MI:$3,549/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Watervale, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Watervale 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Watervale, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Watervale 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
Watervale, MI$6,529/mo$5,389/mo+21.2%
Michigan$5,430/mo$5,099/mo+6.5%
National$5,469/mo$5,121/mo+6.8%
Watervale, MI
2024 average cost:$6,529/mo
2023 average cost:$5,389/mo
Percent change:+21.2%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,430/mo
2023 average cost:$5,099/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,469/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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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 nursing homes in Watervale

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Watervale

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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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.

Northport Highlands

4.8
My mom was in assisted living as well as memory care for 9 years. The entire staff was wonderful to her up until her last day. I never had to worry about her. I can't say enough good things about the staff!

Watervale nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watervale nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watervale, 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 Watervale nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Watervale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watervale, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watervale nursing homes

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 Watervale Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watervale, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watervale nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Watervale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watervale, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Watervale nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Watervale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watervale, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watervale nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Watervale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watervale, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Northport Highlands and Curry House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Watervale, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 49 nursing homes facilities near Watervale, Michigan. See the full list.
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