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Assisted living costs in Watson average about $4,415 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 84 communities in Watson. Our detailed directory has 1335 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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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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Our dear mother bought in/ moved into the Village 5+ years ago, and has enjoyed it very much. The staff, service, friends, activities, and food, etc. have been excellent and we've had no problems. She is...
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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Affordable Senior Care is working really well. We are really pleased with the staff and everything that's going on. The nurse checks her. They are giving her baths. The food looks real good. The staff is...
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.
Affordable Senior Care is an assisted living and memory care community that hosts senior residents in the city of Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi. There are many artistic structures ideal for a perfect visit during an afternoon stroll in the city. This region has excellent weather...
Photo of Golden Years Care Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Wesley Highland Place
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.
Wesley Highland Place Is a small assisted living facility. Each room opens up to the common area where the residents receive their meals and socialize. The facility has a home like atmosphere making it a warm and inviting place to live. Wesley Highland Place offers an intimate community with...
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My Mom passed away on 30 August 2019, but I can say her stay at Shelby Gardens though short was very nice. The staff were very helpful and nice. Though limited by her health she enjoyed her stay. I know my...
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.
Photo of Orange Mound Care Home
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.
Photo of Westminster Village of Memphis
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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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.
Metro Community Care Homes Assisted living is good living at Metro Care Homes in Memphis Tennessee. We are conveniently located in the heart of bustling Memphis where the best in dining, shopping and culture can be shared by you and your friends and family. Our beautiful grounds offer ample...
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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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Photo of Providence Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Midtown Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Westminster Village
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.
Photo of Oxford Health and Rehab Center
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.
Photo of St. Clare Health and Rehab
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.
Photo of Bond Care Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Williams Care Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Midsouth Residential Care Center
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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: 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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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.
Photo of Maplewood Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Sunshine Inn
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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Watson, MS

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $4,415 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blue Mountain, MS with an average of $3,682 per month.

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

Watson, MS
$4,415/mo
$4,772/mo

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

Watson, MS
$4,415/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,415/mo
$4,781/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,624/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,113/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,097/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,923/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,546/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, MS
Column state: Mississippi
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, MSMississippiU.S.
Assisted Living$4,415/mo$3,549/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,781/mo$3,658/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,783/mo$3,315/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, MS:$4,415/mo
Mississippi:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Watson, MS:$4,781/mo
Mississippi:$3,658/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Watson, MS:$3,783/mo
Mississippi:$3,315/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Watson, MS, 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.

Watson, MSMS stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Watson, MS

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, MS$4,361/mo$3,825/mo+14.0%
Mississippi$3,843/mo$3,777/mo+1.7%
National$5,264/mo$5,030/mo+4.7%
Watson, MS
2024 average cost:$4,361/mo
2023 average cost:$3,825/mo
Percent change:+14.0%
Mississippi
2024 average cost:$3,843/mo
2023 average cost:$3,777/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$5,030/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Watson, MS

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Watson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Watson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Watson

Magnolia Place New Albany

4.6
The staff at Magnolia Place was outstanding! The compassion, friendliness, and level of care they provided my sister was out of this world! Simply incredible. Sadly, my sister passed away...Through all of that, too, the help and care the staff gave us was such a tremendous blessing. There are no ...
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Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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Brookdale Dogwood Creek in Germantown, TN

4.4
I live out of state, but my sister and brother both live in Memphis and visit our mom frequently. There have been several issues that have come up, but they have now been resolved. I am pleased that my mom has gained weight and talks much clearer when I am on the phone with her.

Watson review score based on 351 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 351 reviews of 78 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

8.3
Watson, MS78 facilities
8.1
Byhalia, MS17 facilities
8.8
Holly Springs, MS9 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 351 reviews of 78 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, MS averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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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, MSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*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, MSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.8%
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, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
17.3%
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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, MSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9%
18%
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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, MSNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.6%
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 Mississippi assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Watson protect seniors.
Learn about Mississippi assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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StoryPoint Germantown, Great Southern Senior Living and The Summit of Germantown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Watson, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
There are 84 assisted living facilities near Watson, Mississippi. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Watson, Mississippi are StoryPoint Germantown and StoryPoint Cordova. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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