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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Watson, NC

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Assisted living costs in Watson average about $4,661 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 124 communities in Watson. Our detailed directory has 2254 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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Last Updated: 12/27/25
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Photo of Palmetto Ridge
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 Mooresville 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.
At Mooresville, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
Photo of Chesterfield General Hospital
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 Hamlet House
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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.
Hamlet House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a...
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.
Photo of Stanley Total Living Ctr
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.
Photo of Heritage Oaks 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 Rosewood 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 Hilltop Living 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 Agape York
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.
Welcome to The Willows at York, a place to call home. Many do.The Willows at York offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff that greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Living Choices: Assisted...
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Photo of Wexford House
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.
Wexford House is a senior living community located in Denver, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Wexford House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
Photo of Seven Lakes Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Seven Lakes Assisted Living and Memory Care is a community located in West End, NC. We are a proud member of the Affinity Living Group. Here at Seven Lakes we provide 24 hour personal care aid for the needs of those who require assisted living and offer a memory care secured wing as well. Our all...

Cost of assisted living in Watson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $4,661 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Polkton, NC with an average of $4,022 per month.

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

Watson, NC
$4,661/mo
$4,852/mo

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

Watson, NC
$4,661/mo
U.S. national average
$4,783/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,661/mo
$5,195/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,701/mo
Studio
$5,406/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,639/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,051/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/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, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$4,436/mo$4,783/mo
Memory Care$5,195/mo$5,311/mo$5,538/mo
Independent Living$2,995/mo$3,699/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, NC:$4,661/mo
North Carolina:$4,436/mo
U.S.:$4,783/mo
Memory Care
Watson, NC:$5,195/mo
North Carolina:$5,311/mo
U.S.:$5,538/mo
Independent Living
Watson, NC:$2,995/mo
North Carolina:$3,699/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
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Assisted living costs in Watson, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Watson and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Watson, NC

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, NC$4,759/mo$4,422/mo+7.6%
North Carolina$5,253/mo$4,936/mo+6.4%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Watson, NC
2024 average cost:$4,759/mo
2023 average cost:$4,422/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,253/mo
2023 average cost:$4,936/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Watson, NC

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

TerraBella Little Avenue in Charlotte, NC

5.0
We like TerraBella Little Avenue because the facility was smaller than the other ones that we visited. It seemed like the best fit for my loved one. I would recommend this facility to others.

Brookdale Monroe Square

4.8
Overall, we are pleased with the residence and service. We feel that our resident is safe and taken care of. If we find something not working, it is corrected quickly. Most of the employees are extremely friendly and helpful. There are a few employees that are not friendly and get annoyed when ...
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Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC

5.0
Best of Care Assisted Living has been a great place. I've felt that the care there has been better than any place that my loved one has been thus far in the Salisbury area. It's actually in Kannapolis. It's a smaller, family owned establishment. The owner even helps out when needed and even ...
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Watson review score based on 588 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 588 reviews of 112 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

8.4
Watson, NC112 facilities
8.8
Unionville, NC5 facilities
8.8
Wingate, NC5 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 588 reviews of 112 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, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Watson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Watson assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Watson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watson, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.8%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
52.5%
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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, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.2%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
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, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.5%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.6%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
44.6%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.8%
17.5%
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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, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
41.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
18.1%
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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, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
58%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.1%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.8%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.6%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.6%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
58%
47%
Dances
Dances
46.4%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.1%
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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 North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Watson protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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