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Watertown is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 141 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Watertown, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Watertown is about $4,994, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1037 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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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I HAVE LIVED HERE SINCE THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER AND LOVE IT, I MOVED FROM ASSISTANT LIVING TO INDEPENDENT LIVING, I HAVE A REALLY NICE EFFICENCY APARTMENT WHEREAS WHERE I LIVED PREVIOUSLY HAD ONLY ONE ROOM...
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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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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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Morrison Manor was the best fit for [name removed] as there were only 12 residents at this Memory Care Facility. He had his own large room which accommodated his family when we all visited. The facility...
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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We Could Not Of Done This Emotional Rollercoaster Of Emotions Without Every Staff Currently And Not Currently. [name removed] You Are A Godsend And Truely Amazing And I Can Honestly Say Your Heart Of Gold...
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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My mom was at the facility for 1 year it was an amazing experience for her. The caring staff always went above and beyond. They made my mom feel as an important member of the family. Everyone there was...
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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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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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My parents are in Independent Living there. I appreciate the staff. My parents are happy there. I think it is a good place. The food is not good, my dad complains about it every day. The room sizes are good....
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.
Beloit Senior Living is a Assisted Living facility that opened August 2016 in Beloit, WI. The company has been providing quality assisted living and memory care to seniors for over 15 years at our other locations in Milton, WI and Waterford, WI. We are very excited to provide quality services to...
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I’ve lived here since October 2016, on the Indepent side I moved from Missouri to be near my daughter in Mendota. The majority of residents ate from LaSalle and Lee counties in Illinois, andthey all are very...
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.
Mendota Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in Mendota, Illinois. Located minutes from the center of town, our assisted and independent living community provides easy access for families while providing a peaceful setting for our residents. You'll enjoy our beautiful...
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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...
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Fairview Nursing Plaza is a 213 bed skilled nursing facility.  In addition to being Medicaid certified, we have 28 certified Medicare beds and can provide exceptional wound care, trach care, and top-rated occupational, physical, and speech therapies.  Our nursing staff are here to serve...
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There were lots of nurses on staff but it was costing a lot of money. There were so many people that if my dad was in the sitting area it would be wall to wall people so that you couldn't hardly get a...
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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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.
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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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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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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Countryside Care Centre is an organization dedicated to providing services of the highest quality. Our commitment to preserving the dignity of each and every resident while helping them to achieve their maximum potential is reflected in our company mission statement; “Making Longer...
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My Mom was in this facility in 2016. We had to place her for therapy again and even though we were reluctant because the last time wasn't the best experience, the other choices were not what we...
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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.
The goal of Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion is to provide accurate, individualized medical attention to every resident in our facility. Our residents are the reason for the existence of this home. We are pleased that they consider our facility to be “their home.”It is, therefore, our obligation to...
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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.
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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Watertown, IL

The average cost of senior living in Watertown is $4,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Adeline, IL with an average of $4,276 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Watertown, IL vs. nearby cities

Watertown, IL
$4,994/mo
$4,309/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Watertown, IL vs. the state and national average

Watertown, IL
$4,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,869/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Watertown vs. other types of senior living

$4,913/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,994/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Watertown, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,204/mo
Studio
$5,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,241/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,199/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Watertown over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Watertown

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Watertown

Shepherd of Harvard

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I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL

5.0
Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

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I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Watertown nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watertown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watertown, 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 Watertown nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Watertown 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
40.6%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.7%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Watertown nursing homes

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 Watertown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watertown nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Watertown 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
26.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Watertown nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Watertown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watertown nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Watertown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Azura Memory Care of Clinton, TLC Living Community and Fairhaven Christian Retirement are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Watertown, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 141 nursing homes facilities near Watertown, Illinois. See the full list.

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