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Assisted living costs in Watson average about $3,731 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 73 communities in Watson. Our detailed directory has 640 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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What we like the most about the community is the over community spirit with the residents. Yes we would recommend Highland Senior Living Rome to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Highlands Senior Living Rome, formerly The Gardens of Rome, is located in Rome, Georgia, surrounded by the stunning Appalachian foothills. Our community is proud to offer All- Inclusive Rates while providing exceptional personalized care and memory care services. We are also proud to have...
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The staff is wonderful. Very helpful and caring to my mother. Yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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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55 Floor plans available
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Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
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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 you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
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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.
Silver Lakes Senior Living offers Independent Living, traditional Assisted Living as well as a person-centered Memory Care program. This newly renovated community offers a vibrant, homelike environment where assistance is right around the corner any time of the day or night. Whether it’s...
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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.
Waldrop Residences is a lovely senior living community located in the picturesque and quaint Cartersville, Georgia. Cartersville is a township located against the Allatoona Dam and right next to the so-formed Lake Allatoona. The Etowah River also borders the town. As such, there are numerous...
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They are very kind. I wish they had more transportation available for small trips to restaurants. Mothers favorite activity is going out to lunch. They do take people to doctor's appts. They could improve on...
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.
Dalton Place is located in a tree filled neighborhood in Dalton, Georgia. We are less than a mile east of Johns Mountain Wildlife area with its myriad of recreational opportunities. We offer a thoughtful, warm and loving environment designed to promote independence and dignity. Our caring staff...
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Coming from someone who has been in Assisted living since 2020, this assisted living is by far the best one yet. The care is great and the care staff meets all my needs. Since moving here I feel like I have...
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.
At Big Springs Village, we help our residents thrive, aid them in their daily routines, and can provide rehabilitation and therapy services through our home health partners. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, nursing staff is available 24 hours a day to provide...
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The Staff and Nurses have all been wonderful at taking care of my Mom. When we moved in three years ago, the price was great. Its clean, the food is good, and the activities director keeps them busy....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A great place to call home! At Enlivant, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident's quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often...
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Hate that it was time for my best friend to choose a new home I know it has to be a very difficult time in life when you have to go live with strangers So you must pick a loving clean and safe one I have...
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 Canopy at Boynton Ridge is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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Photo of Oaks at Dalton
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The staff was awesome and took excellent care of my mom. Unfortunately her dementia had progressed and I was unable to afford to keep her there. I Unfortunately had to move her in December. I would 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.
Located on twenty-one acres in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, Oaks at Dalton is conveniently located off I-75. We offer several different styles of spacious apartments with twenty-four hour care committed to excellence. We are home to many seniors who value their independence and take...
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Carillon Oaks is a wonderful place for senior living. The layout of the building and environment is not like that of a typical assisted living, so it doesn't have that "feel". The staff is attentive and...
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.
Carillon Oaks offers independent and assisted living in a historic setting. The stately brick Cleburne County High School, a National Historic Landmark, has been restored into a comfortable, amenity-rich community of one-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy a coffee/bistro area and a historic...
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My mom's a very picky eater. They send me the menu on Monday morning, so I can make adjustments to food she likes. The room is small, but she only sleeps in her room. She prefers to sit with her friends in...
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.
Kimberly Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Dallas, GA, in Paulding County. Dallas is a small historic city with a few schools, stores, restaurants and shops. Residents will enjoy the beautiful landscaped lawns, park-like environment and walking paths.Kimberly Personal...
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Great facility with great people running it! Very caring and competent! Everything is working out well! The other thing that stood out was the people that worked there and the residents at the facility...
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.
Live your best life every day.Imagine waking up and enjoying a cup of coffee on the covered patio overlooking a protected wetland area next to our community, before deciding between a fitness class or walk along our scenic pathways.  If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living,...
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I would write them five on everything. The people that run it are fantastic. Their staff are so caring and so nice. The place is beautiful. It's in a wonderful location. I'm very happy. We were able to get...
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.
The Fite Living Centre offers a unique assisted living experience for you or your loved one. Tucked away in a lovely historical section of Cartersville, GA, the original structure of the home dates back to 1890. Through careful renovation, additions, and modernization, the home still exudes...
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Personal touch like only your family can provide is how residents are treated here. From the minute I walked in, I felt like I had known the residents and staff my whole life. Orchard ridge is always clean...
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.
Orchard Ridge Residences in Dalton, GA, where we’re dedicated to making senior living both easier and more fulfilling. Our premier personal care and memory care services are designed to enrich your daily life. In our all-inclusive, single-level community, we provide personalized assistance with...
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The staff is great, they go above and beyond expectations. They are all friendly and polite as well as going out of their way to help you and the residents
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.
Pleasant Valley Retirement Home is located in a beautiful country setting among the gently sloping hills of North Dalton.  The focus at Pleasant Valley is to provide the services, security and social interaction for seniors to have an enriched life during their golden years. Pleasant Valley...
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[name removed] is outstanding. She has gone over and above to help us in every manner possible. She has not only been concerned about my sister-in-law, the potential resident, but she has also been so...
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.
Welcome to Elderville!At Elderville Assisted Living and Memory Care, we believe in living life to the fullest! Our vibrant community is designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment where residents can thrive. We’re all about fun, laughter, and making memories!Our dedicated team of caregivers...
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Memory care is limited with the services they can provide. Most residents there are high functioning or have family members who visit every day. I had to move my mom as her health declined because their...
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.
Welcome to Thrive and a fresh perspective on senior living. Over a decade ago Thrive Senior Living took a hard look at traditional senior living. We quickly knew we would not want to visit most of these places, let alone live there; so, we created communities where Elders would not only love to...
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The nursing staff were always nice. The salesperson was very nice when we signed but cooled down afterwards. Probably the worst was my mom died on [date removed] and we had to have everything out by the...
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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I rate them all 5! They really deserve more than 5! My mom loves Serenity Place! They treat her like a queen! I couldn't be happier with the staff and her living conditions!
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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The tour experience, was absolutely the best. It's been as good as having to make that choice could be. It's so hard to do but when you know that the place you have chosen is the best, there is a peace of...
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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Excellent caring facility. Everyone is treated like family. I would highly recommend this facility.
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.
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They did a good job keeping the community clean. The staff was attentive to my mother and all treated her well. They were very nice to her and made her feel special. They took good care of her and helped her...
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.
Cedar Hill Senior Living is a privately owned personal care facility in Cedartown, Georgia. Our members have over 15 years experience in serving seniors. We are a community that offers safe and secure personalized living plans, memory care and respite care. Our goal is to provide a community with...
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The staff at Rosewood Manor are helpful and friendly. The housekeeping is good, they do deep cleans and help the residents. Communication with the family is as expected. The move in process was very easy and...
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.
Caring, Passion and Respect. Once you've experienced the gracious amenities and professionalism to be found at Rosewood Manor, you'll agree it's a place that's difficult to forget. Contact us today for a visit, or a chance to talk about how we can be of benefit in your assisted living situation....

Cost of assisted living in Watson, AL

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $3,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sand Rock, AL with an average of $3,552 per month.

Assisted living costs in Watson, AL, vs. nearby cities

Watson, AL
$3,731/mo

Assisted living costs in Watson, AL, vs. state and national averages

Watson, AL
$3,731/mo
$3,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,697/mo

Assisted living costs in Watson, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,731/mo
$3,780/mo

Assisted living costs in Watson, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,573/mo
Studio
$4,078/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,077/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,508/mo

Senior living costs in Watson 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: Watson, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,731/mo$3,938/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$3,780/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,581/mo$3,583/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, AL:$3,731/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Watson, AL:$3,780/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Watson, AL:$3,581/mo
Alabama:$3,583/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Assisted living costs in Watson, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Watson 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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Assisted living cost trends in Watson, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Watson 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
Watson, AL$2,943/mo$3,090/mo-4.7%
Alabama$3,816/mo$3,622/mo+5.4%
National$5,128/mo$4,793/mo+7.0%
Watson, AL
2024 average cost:$2,943/mo
2023 average cost:$3,090/mo
Percent change:-4.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,816/mo
2023 average cost:$3,622/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Watson, AL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Watson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Watson

Highlands Senior Living Cartersville

5.0
The staff is really great!! Most of them have cared for a family member with dementia so they are compassionate for what they do. Very knowledgeable and able to help navigate the resident and family members. Great facility!Love the staff! I spoke to residents and family and all say staff is ...
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Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL

5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Improved food quality and variety. Reviews mention the importance of food quality and variety in senior living communities. At The Fountains of Calhoun, residents appreciate the high-quality meals and the efforts to improve food offerings despitestaffing challenges. At Dalton Square, the food was a major factor in choosing th ...
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Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews praise the friendly and accommodating nature of the staff. At Bridgewood Gardens, residents and their families express gratitude for the staff's willingness to help and their warm personalities. At Pleasant Valley Personal Care, staff members are described as friendly and hel ...
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Caring for residents with unique needs. Reviews from Silver Lakes Senior Living highlight the care and attention provided to residents with specific needs. The staff at Silver Lakes Senior Living go above and beyond to make sure each resident is well taken care of, even when they face challenges. At McClellan Senior Living, a resi ...
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Focus on communication and family involvement. Effective communication between families and staff is a common theme in the reviews. At Brookdale Rome, the staff's openness and responsiveness to family concerns is mentioned as a significant factor in choosing the community. At Southern Heritage Independent Living, communication keeps fami ...
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Meaningful activities and socialization. Activities and socialization are essential components of a happy and engaged senior living experience. At Burnt Hickory Residences, while the number of activities might not be extensive, residents appreciate the laid-back atmosphere and the opportunity to socialize with other residents. At Re ...
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Comfortable and homelike environment. Warm, welcoming, and homelike environments are essential for seniors in assisted living. At Thrive at Brow Wood, the feeling of being in a family home is emphasized, making it an ideal place for a loved one. At The Oaks at Fairmount, safety concerns are addressed while maintaining a comforta ...
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Watson review score based on 243 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 243 reviews of 60 Watson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Watson review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Watson review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Watson, AL60 facilities
5.4
Gaylesville, AL10 facilities
6.8
Cedar Bluff, AL18 facilities

Review subcategories for Watson assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 243 reviews of 60 Watson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Watson resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Watson, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Watson assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Watson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watson, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.1%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.1%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watson assisted living

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 Watson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watson, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watson assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Watson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watson, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Watson assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Watson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watson, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Watson assisted 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 assisted living communities in Watson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watson, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
41%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Watson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Watson protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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