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The cost of independent living in Watson is about $4,711 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 195 options. Read 3782 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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 Watermark at West Palm Beach - NOW OPENOffering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, The Watermark is inspired by the inimitable setting of South Florida. Elegant residences and gourmet dining. Resort-style amenities, from a rooftop pool to a spa and salon. Exceptional...
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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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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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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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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: Independent Living
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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
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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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I had the privilege of meeting [name removed] and her team though my mom who lived at this facility for 3 years. This is one of the best place anyone or their love one could spend their senior years. The...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
All locations are beautiful renovated buildings with amenities and with our dedicated concierge service where residents will have open access to dozens of discounted senior services for day to day needs. This is 100% independent living with no medical/memory or dining room services...
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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.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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The best place ever!!!!! The staff is so caring, patient, and AMAZING!!! The best meals and snacks and it's so clean !!! I can rest every night, knowing my mother is getting the best care ever !!!
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.
Wyndham House is an assisted living community located in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. West Palm Beach, which is one of the three main cities in south Florida, is situated about 70 miles north of Downtown Miami. The region is known for its tourism and recreation possibilities, and...
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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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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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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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
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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 independent living in Watson, FL

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $4,711 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include LaBelle, FL with an average of $2,909 per month.

Independent living costs in Watson, FL, vs. nearby cities

Watson, FL
$4,711/mo
$4,471/mo
$4,714/mo

Independent living costs in Watson, FL, vs. state and national averages

Watson, FL
$4,711/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Watson, FL, vs. other senior living options

$5,111/mo
Independent Living
$4,711/mo

Independent living costs in Watson, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,083/mo
Studio
$5,100/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,159/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,211/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,445/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, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,711/mo$4,200/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,411/mo$4,085/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,111/mo$4,532/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Watson, FL:$4,711/mo
Florida:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, FL:$4,411/mo
Florida:$4,085/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Watson, FL:$5,111/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Watson, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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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Independent living cost trends in Watson, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Watson, FL$3,544/mo$3,656/mo-3.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Watson, FL
2024 average cost:$3,544/mo
2023 average cost:$3,656/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Watson

Recent reviews for independent living in Watson

Courtyard Gardens of Jupiter

5.0
I rate them 5 again, I still love them for all I did from the beginning. But I just wish we could find somewhere closer to Hobe Sound for the same cost as we were able through Courtyard Gardens to get her on Medicaid which was a help with cost of her living at Courtyard Gardens, but we would ...
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Oasis at Margate

4.3
Nice small older community with spacious rooms, some have pretty lake view with porch and kitchens. Large bright dining area with chefs food very good and has variety. Small community so you don't get lost in shuffle and get more personal attention. Staff and management very caring and ...
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Colliers at Greenacres

4.8
My mom is really happy with the care that she is getting here. The staff is very nice and helpful. She is offered alot of activities to stay active. The meals are good and she seems to be very happy with the variety. I would recommend the great care that is given here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable pricing with excellent value. Many reviews mention the reasonable pricing at various communities, such as Stratford Court and Palomino Gardens, enhancing the feeling of value for residents and their families. The wide range of included amenities, like three delicious meals a day and social activities, add to the sense of wor ...
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Friendly and inviting staff and community atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the warm and welcoming nature of staff and residents at communities like Verena at Delray and Elison of Lake Worth. The open and inclusive environment fosters a sense of camaraderie and belonging among residents.
Wide array of activities to accommodate various interests. Residents find enjoyment in the diverse range of activities offered in communities, such as Mariposa and Forum at Deer Creek. From bingo and card games to movies and outings, there's something for everyone to stay engaged and active.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents express their appreciation for the quality food and dining experiences at communities. Examples include Brookdale West Palm Beach and Palomino Gardens, where the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
Properly maintained interior spaces and grounds. Communities like Meridian and Stratford Court are frequently commended for their cleanliness and upkeep. Residents appreciate the well-maintained living spaces, both private and communal, as well as the beautifully landscaped grounds.
Consistent communication between families and staff. Reviews contain numerous mentions of open and frequent communication between community staff and families. At Palomino Gardens and Verena at Delray, for example, staff members regularly update families on their loved ones' care and well-being.
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Watson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watson independent 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 dietary accommodations in Watson independent living

Independent 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, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Watson independent living

Our independent 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
43%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watson independent 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 independent living communities in Watson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watson, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
46.4%
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Finnish American Village, Elegance at Lake Worth and Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watson, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 195 independent living facilities near Watson, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Watson, Florida are Finnish American Village, Elegance at Lake Worth and Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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