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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Watson, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Watson, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Watson or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Watson.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Watson for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 82 assisted living facilities in the Watson area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Plainview, Lands Crossroads and Minvale.
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I am extremely pleased with Morning Pointe of Calhoun. The communication with the staff has been good. It's a very safe and clean environment for my mother. They offer activities onsite. One thing i really...
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.
Conveniently located between Church of Christ and Ponders Funeral Home on the corner of 41 and Mauldin, NW, Morning Pointe of Calhoun is a single level state-of-the-art senior living community with 35 spacious apartments and multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers The Lantern...
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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.
The Kelly Foundation for Senior Living Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) recognized corporation dedicated to providing safe, high quality, affordable housing to seniors in the northwest Georgia area. The Kelly Foundation was established in 2008 and has recently opened the Thomas Kelly Senior 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.
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.
The Spring House at Cartersville, is one of Metro Atlanta’s newest Assisted living and Memory Care communities located in the North Suburbs of Atlanta in Cartersville Georgia.Our community is conveniently located off I-75, at exit 293 next to the Tellus Science Museum, only a few minutes from...
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When it comes to the meals we feel as though the dinners we have seen for the Memory Care wing are almost too basic. I've only seen sandwiches with yogurt and goldfish. No real fruit or veggies. Activities...
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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Nice place to go. They caree for my grandma until she passed .cannot express enough thanks. They are awesome..
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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.
Shady Oaks is a senior community offers seniors the opportunity to be a part of a community with a very pretty view. Located in Dalton, GA, this community provides all seniors with the chance to live in an area rich with natural beauty. Dalton has much to see in addition to its natural beauty,...
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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.
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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I'm extremely pleased with them in that they do exactly what they said they were going to do. And I like the care system here. There's a set price, and they do whatever needs to be done. The other places...
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.
Looking for a residential living community with the feel of a country inn? Come visit us at The Oaks, located in the quaint town of Fairmount. We have 24 private bedrooms with several shared common areas. A peaceful setting with nutritional Southern style meals.
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My mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available to...
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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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I think that they are doing the best with what they have – though short-staffed, the staff on hand are friendly, informative and helpful The manager has been helpful when there's been a financial issue....
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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.
Highlands Senior Living is a gated personal care home facility done with casual elegance. All our services are tailored to our residents needs with attention to detail. Residents have direct input into planning of meals and activities. Many special amenities are provided, i.e., selective menus,...
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
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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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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.
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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I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
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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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.
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
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, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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, 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.
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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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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, AL
The average cost of senior living in Watson is $3,563 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sand Rock, AL with an average of $3,366 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Watson, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Watson, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Watson vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Watson, AL by room type
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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
Silver Lakes Senior Living in Glencoe, AL
5.0
My dad entered Silver Lakes Senior Living respite care following surgery and inpatient rehab at UAB. I believe he was the first respite patient at this community. The staff was wonderful! This was the best option for him before transitioning back to his home.
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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
4.4
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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Watson review score based on 146 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 146 reviews of 69 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
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 146 reviews of 69 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
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.1%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.4%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.2%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.5%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.4%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.4%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.9%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.6%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Watson protect seniors.
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