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Memory care in Watson offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Watson is about $3,834 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 56 communities, read 117 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Sherry House-Assisted Care Inc
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.
Photo of Claddagh Senior Living and Memory Care
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.
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationGrandview Health Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Terrace AL Of Hillcrest Home, Inc
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Penn Center
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.
Photo of Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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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.
Photo of Bethany-St Joseph Care Ctr
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.
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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Photo of Hillcrest Family Services, RCF
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.
Photo of This is Brookdale
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.
Photo of Valley View Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Platteville
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Platteville is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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 Willows Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Hearten House II
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.
Photo of Eagle Crest South
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.

Cost of memory care in Watson, IA

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $3,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Osterdock, IA with an average of $3,422 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Watson, IA vs. nearby cities

Watson, IA
$3,834/mo
$3,840/mo
$4,075/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Watson, IA vs. the state and national average

Watson, IA
$3,834/mo
$4,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Watson vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,834/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Watson, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,610/mo
Studio
$4,441/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,430/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,170/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Watson over time

Watson, IAIA stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Watson

Recent reviews for memory care in Watson

Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Brookdale LaCrosse (MC) in La Crosse, WI

5.0
The community was good at assisting my loved on in getting acclimated. The community has done wonders with my loved one. I know my loved one is receiving great care. I would recommend the community to others.

Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place in Dubuque, IA

4.5
Nice location, great activities including water aerobics at their pool, lots of choices for different rooms, assisted living staffed by RN during weekdays, transportation to appointments and excursions...A beautiful facility in a community setting near local shopping center, Asbury plaza. Fun ...
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Watson review score based on 28 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 47 Watson memory care 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 memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

7.9
Watson, IA47 facilities
7.5
Monona, IA48 facilities
7.0
Luana, IA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Watson memory care

When memory care 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 28 reviews of 47 Watson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Watson resident and family memory care 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, IA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Watson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watson memory care 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 memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Watson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watson, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.9%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.4%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.6%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.5%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.8%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watson memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watson, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.9%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.9%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.6%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watson memory care

Memory care 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, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.6%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10.6%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Watson memory care

Our memory care 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, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watson memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Watson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watson, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
17%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.1%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.6%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.8%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.5%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.4%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
6.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.3%
46.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 56 memory care facilities near Watson, Iowa. See the full list.

The 56 memory care facilities near you in Watson, Iowa typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Watson, Iowa, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Watson, Iowa, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Watson, Iowa ranges from $120 to $7800. The average Memory Care cost in Watson, Iowa is $3,834. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Watson, Iowa typically starts at $120. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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