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Nothing But Us
5887 N. Crouse Place West, Bloomfield, MI 48323
5.0
(7 reviews)
Nothing But US Care, LLC Transportation made sure I got to my appointment and home in a timely and comfortable manner. I would recommend them to anyone....
$4,500
Assisted Living Communities in Waterford, Michigan
Located in the heart of Oakland County, Waterford sits about 30 miles outside Detroit in a region where prospective assisted living residents choose from 404 facilities. In 2024, the median...
rate for assisted living in this region comes in near $5,949 per month, which outpaces the state median by about $900 and the national norm by roughly $600.
This guide includes 2473 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Waterford, which earn an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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Genesis Senior Living III - CLOSED
11631 Canterbury Drive, Warren, MI 48093
5.0
(1 reviews)
The staff of Genesis Senior Living III seems very caring. There are more people who are unable to converse than I originally thought, and my aunt seems to be one of the few. But it is fine because she ends up having a lot of conversation and interact...
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Blue Sky Senior Living, LLC
29475 Briarbank Ct, Southfield, MI 48302
5.0
(1 reviews)
Blue Sky Senior Living provide their seniors with the highest level of quality senior care for comfort. They also offer their seniors with skilled and trained staff 24/7 on a daily basis also encouranging their seniors towards their individual highes...
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Stratford House - Troy, MI
2026 Stratford Dr, Troy, MI 48083
5.0
(1 reviews)
It's been almost three months since we moved Mom to the Stratford House and we couldn't be more pleased with the care she has received. When we were referred to Miriam and the staff at Stratford for Mom's care, we knew upon walking into the house th...
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Caremore of Ortonville
651 State Park Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462
5.0
(1 reviews)
My sister moved to Caremore of Ortonville. It's very nice. It's a shared room. She has one other person with whom she shares the room. They have gardening. They have farm animals that they can tend to. On Thursdays, they do nails. They do manicures. ...
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Young At Heart Assisted Living
3365 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442
5.0
(1 reviews)
This is a six bed facility only. i say facility, but it is realy a home. My mom was thee for five years with Alzhimers and then increasng demitia. I came and went as i wanted to see my mom. We would sit on the huge porch the ran across the front of t...
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A Touch Of Grace
1596 Rulane Drive,, Lapeer, MI 48446
5.0
(2 reviews)
My Home AFC only had eight residents. The furnishings were beautiful. It's a very pretty place, and the owner is a hospice nurse who takes male and female patients. It's very complete. The bathrooms were shared by two patients. They had two separate ...
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My 3 Angels
2515 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48092
5.0
(1 reviews)
My3Angels is a wonderful, small, caring home. The staff is absolutely wonderfully trained and do everything they are asked to do. They’re very good. The dining area has a very nice granite top table with wooden chairs. I absolutely recommend them. Th...
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Edgewood Senior Homes
3262 Chenoa St, Commerce, MI 48382
5.0
(1 reviews)
I have placed several of my clients and their loved ones in both Edgewood Senior Homes in Commerce and Farmington Hills. Their loving and caring staff is outstanding with their care and attention to detail. Stacie and her staff go above and beyond w...
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Genesis Adult Foster Care Home
1635 Millard Avenue, Madison Heights, MI 48071
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother moved into Genesis Adult Foster Care Home, but she was hospitalized after. I chose them because it seemed like my mother would be getting the one-on-one care there that she needed. Its set up like a home for people that need assisted livin...
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Creekside Place
7251 N Briar Cliff Knoll Dr, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
5.0
(1 reviews)
My husband is in Creekside Place. The overall experience has been very, very good. The staff is very warm and caring. His room is good, it's a private room with his own bath, it's extremely clean, and kept up very well. The meals are good, they do th...
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Absolute Care II - CLOSED
6838 Edinborough Drive, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
5.0
(3 reviews)
I am gladly testifying to the most excellent patient care and treatment my father has ever received. All aspects of his living at this Absolute Care's facility – from tending to his health and sanitary needs, to food preparation and serving, sleepin...
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Hidden Peace Specialized Living
10520 Hartland Rd, Fenton, MI 48430
5.0
(1 reviews)
Hidden Peace Specialized Living Service is gorgeous. They got separate men and women. They had lots of assistance there to help them out. It's next to a horse farm and people just get out there and there are all kinds of activities that they do there...
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Cedarbrook of Bloomfield Hills
41150 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
5.0
(1 reviews)
We looked at Cedarbrook of Bloomfield Hills assisted living. The place is very nice and very clean. The people are very helpful. I like the fact that they have all these programs to keep their minds going. The staff is nice and helpful. The rooms I s...
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The Pines of Clarkston
7550 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston, MI 48346
5.0
(5 reviews)
The Pines of Clarkston seemed to be a very down-to-earth, very friendly, and very relaxed place. They had a lot of staff wandering around making sure residents were OK and directing them where they needed to go. They also had more activities going on...
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Community Choices Inc
26405 Plymouth Road, Redford, MI 48239
5.0
(1 reviews)
I think that Community choice Assisted Living facility is an excellent choice for placement for someone who is looking for placement for a friend or a family member. Community choice is a very nice and clean facility very contemporary environments ...
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Northville Senior Living
311 E. Main Street, Northville, MI 48167
5.0
(1 reviews)
Northville Senior Living, located in Northville, MI is an excellent location for your loved ones. The building and property are both very well kept, clean and feel comfortable. Northville Assited Living has people on staff 24/7 in case of emergenci...
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Orchard Grove Health Campus
71150 Orchard Crossing Lane, Romeo, MI 48065
5.0
(2 reviews)
I went to Orchard Grove Health Campus. Part of it is still under construction, but the assisted living area is up and running. The woman who took us around answered all our questions. It's the first place I went to, and she answered a lot of question...
$4,200
Chateau of West Bloomfield
6740 Dartmoor Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
5.0
(1 reviews)
The home is beautiful. Very spacious. ...
$2,500
Clinton Creek
40500 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
5.0
(3 reviews)
Clinton Creek had a lot of activities and the people that I met there were very nice. It was an option for us. They were very helpful and very friendly. I didn't see the entire facility, but it seemed nice. I saw the area where they do their activiti...
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Review of The Orchards at Canterbury-on-the-Lake
I've been calling since 2pm on 9/18 and no matter what number I call no one is answering
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5.0
Review of Lourdes Senior Community - Mendelson Home
Mendelson Home is where our mother resides and has been there for over 2 years now. The RN’s, CNA’s and Caregivers are exceptional. The constant open communication about the well being of my...
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5.0
Review of The Orchards at Canterbury-on-the-Lake
I toured here. The tour was very good. The staff was very nice. The facility was very nice. The décor is themed towards about 1800s Victorian Era England. That was the only facility I visited that...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Waterford at around $5,949 monthly, surpassing the state median by about $900. While monthly fees in Ann Arbor track higher at approximately $6,500, other nearby cities charge more economical fees. For example, in Flint, facilities charge roughly $4,250, and in Monroe, seniors pay around $3,850.
Waterford
$5,949
Michigan
$5,050
United States
$5,350
Flint
$4,250
Lansing
$5,500
Ann Arbor
$6,500
Monroe
$3,850
Paying for Assisted Living in Waterford
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Waterford
Michigan provides personal care services through the Medicaid State Plan, which covers homes for the aged. It also provides an optional state supplement for supplemental security income recipients who reside in a home for the aged that limits room and board charges.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Waterford’s assisted living communities set monthly fees for care at around $5,949. By comparison, seniors who arrange private in-home care pay about $150 more, and home health care agencies charge approximately $6,292. Nursing home rates run considerably higher at around $10,798, making assisted living a financially favorable option compared to institutionalized care.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,292
Assisted Living Facility
$5,949
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,798
Note: Since data for Waterford is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Detroit, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Waterford
The Waterford region is home to several programs and agencies that serve older adults. Through the following resources, seniors can get one-on-one options counseling, legal and advocacy services, veterans benefits and social and recreational opportunities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | The Area Agency on Aging administers a range of programs to complement the services seniors receive in assisted living, including nutrition counseling, non-emergency medical transportation and information and referrals for community-based services. The agency also has health insurance options counselors who help Medicare beneficiaries understand their coverage and compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug coverage and long-term care insurance. |
| Waterford Senior Center | (248) 682-9450 | The Waterford Senior Center is a division of the Waterford School District. It works closely with senior-centered nonprofit agencies to provide social and recreational services to community residents aged 62 and over. The center provides complimentary Gold Cards to members, which admits them and a guest to all home athletic games, plays and concerts. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Oakland County Veterans’ Services | (248) 858-0785 | The county’s Veterans’ Services Office is located in Pontiac, about eight miles south of Waterford. This office helps veterans and their families obtain the services and benefits they’re entitled to, including emergency financial assistance, transportation and health insurance. The office can screen veterans for eligibility for programs that can cover assisted living, such as Aid and Attendance, disability compensation and pensions. |
| Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. | (866) 400-9164 | Elder Law of Michigan is a statewide nonprofit organization that specializes in civil legal issues that affect seniors. It's staffed with experienced legal professionals who advocate on behalf of and represent older adults in issues such as Social Security overpayment, denied Medicare claims and consumer debt collection practices. The office can also help seniors understand assisted living contracts and navigate problems with intake and discharge procedures. |
| Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 485-9393 | The state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has local volunteers who visit assisted living facilities to ensure residents understand their rights and facilities comply with state-mandated guidelines. The ombudsman can also mediate interpersonal disagreements and resolve issues related to quality of care. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Waterford
Waterford-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
