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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 $7,300 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 104 communities, read 2269 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lawrence, Topeka and Pleasant Grove.

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Photo of Brookdale Topeka
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.7
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52 reviews
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The activities are wonderful, the business office is amazing. The staff is amazing. Things are fixed as soon as requested. Staff are all very pleasant and wonderful to talk to. They are very patient and good...
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.
Exceptional Memory Care for Exceptional SeniorsIf you or your loved one is considering Alzheimer’s or dementia care, you deserve a community with the special skills, special training, and specially designed community to deliver a stable environment where seniors with dementia can thrive.That’s...
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1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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The staff at Pegasus were friendly and professional. The facility was in a convenient location for all family members. It was not so large that mom would be overwhelmed trying to make adjustments, but large...
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.
Pegasus Landing of Overland Park (formerly known as Glenwood Village of Overland Park) provides assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Overland Park, Kansas area. The city of Overland Park has excellent healthcare and recreational options, making it an ideal place for...
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1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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8 reviews
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When I would leave my sis after a visit, I never felt anxious or worry that she wouldn't be cared for and that she wouldn't be safe. Every one of the care givers was always friendly, took an interest in 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.
The expert staff at Homestead of Eudora is here to help you and your family find the best possible care solution. Our senior living team will begin by assessing you or your loved one’s particular needs in order to match you to the correct level of care. We provide different levels of care to meet...
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Keep your own doctor. Do not go with their "doctor " that is offered. She is an APRN, and is never available. She was to see my dad within 48 hours. After 4 weeks we were still waiting to see her and she...
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.
Legend at Capital Ridge is an assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in an inviting, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We remain dedicated to those who...
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Photo of Homestead of Leavenworth
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Positive all one level no stairs great dining area with windows they also use for activities. Good room sizes. Have dental and podiatrist that comes on site. Pet friendly. Nice outside area. Negative: price...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Homestead, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life and creates new...
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My aunt recently moved into Heritage Grove. The staff could not be more supportive and kind, helping to make a difficult decision easier. She has significant dementia, but the caregivers in her neighborhood...
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.
Independent Living and Assisted Living building is a Craftsman-style design, giving a classic and timeless sense of luxury living to our residents. Offering nine different floor plans, our residents have many options to make them feel right at home. The apartments are spacious and well-finished,...
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8.0
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They were always wonderful. The room sizes are very nice size, especially compared to some others that we had seen and previously been at. It is a great facility, I told them I wanted my name on the list...
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 Homestead Assisted Living of Baldwin City
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The food was great. There were quite a few activities although I don't have another place for comparison. The "assist" was limited not recommend for dementia individuals. Cleaning staff was excellent (no...
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.
Vintage Park at Baldwin City is an assisted living community in beautiful rural Kansas. Residents enjoy being a part of an active, vibrant community with a wealth of social activities and delicious, restaurant-style dining. Vintage Park at Baldwin City offers supportive assistance when and where...
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Patient care is excellent. The staff and on-site management are very personal and caring for the residents and family members. There are many types of activities and entertainment offered to 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.
What a bustling little community you will find this to be. Their doors are always welcome to anyone who wishes to stop by for a visit. They host an annual garage sale, car show, Easter egg hunt, and many dinners and parties throughout the year. With all this going on, Jodi Smith, Director even...
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The staff is very helpful and friendly. They try to have a variety of activities. The room size is ok. A little on the smallish side but doable. I would recommend The Vintage Park in Ottawa.
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.
Vintage Park at Ottawa is a family focused ASSISTED LIVING community in the town of Ottawa, Kansas. Ottawa is a historical midwestern town with a plethora of cultural and recreational activities including antique stores, live theater, museums, lakes for fishing, farms, camps, cultural centers,...
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Photo of Delaware Highlands
11 Photo available
8.0
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8.0
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12 reviews
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Staff is amazingly helpful, friendly and professional. Yes, we would recommend Delaware Highlands 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.
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living is focused on providing assisted living services for the low to moderate income senior adult. Delaware Highlands offers a warm home-like setting for all our residents. We provide affordable assisted living in a compassionate, caring manner so that senior adults...
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77 Photos available
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 Homestead of Lenexa
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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25 reviews
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All 5's - I'm impressed with how much staff must attend to in short windows and make it all work for the residence...my loved one was a real stress test on the system! Administration was always available and...
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.
Homestead Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that allows residents to relax and enjoy every day. We strive to provide all the amenities of home to make them feel comfortable. Whatever residents like to do, they’ll be among friends who share common interests and needs. ...
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We moved our mother here to get more care. They have shown her much more attention and concern than the last place she was at. All of the staff that we have met have been very friendly and helpful when...
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.
Homestead of Overland Park is a senior living community that offers residents high quality assisted living in Overland Park, KS.What is assisted living? Assisted living is for those who can no longer live on their own, but do not require 24-hour care. Homestead of Overland Park offers many...
Photo of Homestead Assisted Living of Osawatomie
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8.0
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5 stars for all! My loved one is now at [facility name removed] on hospice care. They were all so friendly caring and go above and beyond for their residents. I highly recommend Vintage Park Osawatomie to...
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.
Vintage Park at Osawatomie is an intimate assisted living community known for providing a high quality of senior care. Located in scenic Osawatomie, Kansas our town has a lot to offer senior residents including a golf course, a city lake for fishing or boating, a sports complex, and a peaceful...
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Mom was only there a short time before going to the nursing home. She needed more care. So not much experience . One thing... the food was not good Dry she said. People all nice and helpful especially with...
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 life to the fullest at Redbud Plaza!Redbud Plaza Assisted Living offers a warm, friendly, home-like atmosphere. Redbud is owned by Community Healthcare System (CHCS) and opened in early Spring 1999. Located in Onaga, Kansas, nestled in the state’s scenic Flint Hills, Redbud offers...
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Photo of Brookdale Overland Park
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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39 reviews
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I have found the staff and administration very friendly and helpful. They keep me informed of all changes in her heath, behavior and medications. Room size is fine.
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.
Comforts of Home, Conveniences of CommunityIf you want to exchange the burdens of everyday life for a senior living experience rich in wonderful friendships, quality care and luxury amenities, look no further. Nestled on a quiet campus with beautiful landscaping and fragrant flowers, our...
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1313 Photos available
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This facility has assisted living, and assisted living light (independent), as well as memory care. The assisted living and independent side was great. We really liked them. They were awesome, the food was...
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.
Village Shalom is a Continuing-Care Retirement Community located in southern Overland Park, Kansas. We offer independent living villas, assisted living apartments, short-term rehabilitation suites, long-term skilled nursing care, assisted living memory/Alzheimer' care and skilled nursing...
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Some of the kindest staff and management very willing to work together to customize the experience. They offer large rooms in memory care and have beautiful public areas.
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.
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.9
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The facility and the people working there, that I have met, from the top down, are caring, considerate, respectful and helpful. It is the complete and total opposite of what we experienced at the previous...
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.
Safety For Them, Peace of Mind For YouWe understand how difficult it can be to transition your loved one’s care to someone else. That’s why we go above and cultivate a warm and welcoming memory care environment that fosters a sense of purpose and belonging without sacrificing quality care and...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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The only reason it isn't 5 stars is because we had to move my Dad out because their staff is not allowed to care for a catheter & he required one. We have moved him to Brookdale Shawnee, which has more...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Lenexa the most desired in the...
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One of the outstanding features of Heritage was that owner [name removed] was on site most of the time and very aware of what was happening. He was quickly responsive to any complaints as was [name...
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.
Thank you for your interest in The Heritage of Overland Park! Based on a foundation of customer service, associate satisfaction, and community, The Heritage is proving to be the premier provider of Alzheimer's and memory care services in the metro Kansas City/Johnson County area. Our mission is...
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Oak Creek Senior Living Center is a small and warm living environment where the nurse and staff are caring and compassionate, and the residents are welcoming and friendly. They have all service levels and...
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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Lexington Park is a great community. The staff are very friendly and helpful in transitioning my loved one. They have been very resourceful and knowledgeable with my loved ones care. They do a great job...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Lexington Park Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of...
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As my Mom’s needs change, the staff here do well to adjust as needed. A variety of activities help her get out of her apartment and moving. The other residents also look out for her. She has a community of...
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.

Cost of memory care in Watson, KS

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $7,300 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lecompton, KS with an average of $6,630 per month.

Memory care costs in Watson, KS, vs. state and national averages

Watson, KS
$7,300/mo
$7,205/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Watson, KS, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,300/mo

Memory care costs in Watson, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,191/mo
Studio
$7,457/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,418/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,364/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, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, KSKansasU.S.
Memory Care$7,300/mo$7,205/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,015/mo$5,773/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,792/mo$2,908/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Watson, KS:$7,300/mo
Kansas:$7,205/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, KS:$5,015/mo
Kansas:$5,773/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Watson, KS:$2,792/mo
Kansas:$2,908/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Watson, KS, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care 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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Memory care cost trends in Watson, KS

The table below shows how monthly memory care 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 average 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, KS$7,131/mo$6,967/mo+2.4%
Kansas$7,064/mo$6,579/mo+7.4%
National$6,599/mo$6,222/mo+6.1%
Watson, KS
2024 average cost:$7,131/mo
2023 average cost:$6,967/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Kansas
2024 average cost:$7,064/mo
2023 average cost:$6,579/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,599/mo
2023 average cost:$6,222/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Watson

Recent reviews for memory care in Watson

Homestead Assisted Living of Gardner

4.3
We really like the nursing staff and the manager, our only complaint we have about the place is over the weekends there are no regular staff members. The rooms are nice, and our loved ones thing the food is good.

Lexington Park in Topeka, KS

4.0
I was very impressed with our experience at Lexington Park, it's a very nice place for independent senior living! It's a nice looking place, the people are all very friendly, and the apartments are a very nice size for the price! I would highly recommend them!

Homestead Assisted Living of Atchison

5.0
Vintage Park at Atchison was a pleasant community. My wife stayed for a short time for respite care. We both enjoyed the variety of food that they served. They offered many activities and my wife had a great time participating. The staff took good care of her and were very easy to communicate ...
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Watson review score based on 421 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 421 reviews of 104 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

8.1
Watson, KS104 facilities
8.5
Valley Falls, KS10 facilities
8.4
Osage City, KS37 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 421 reviews of 104 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, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.8
3.4
Activities
2.8
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

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, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.8%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.8%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.1%
69.5%
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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, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
26.2%
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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, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
52.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
22.8%
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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, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
54.8%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
23%
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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, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
70.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.2%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.5%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Watson

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