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10 Best Nursing Homes in Watertown, IL
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.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Malta, Alworth and Byron.
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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.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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, 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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
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.
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
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Watertown, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Watertown, IL by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Watertown
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Watertown
Shepherd of Harvard
5.0
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
5.0
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%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84%
26.1%
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%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
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
15.1%
1.2%
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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
20.8%
3.5%
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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
22.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
0.7%
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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%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
0.3%
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
15.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.6%
0.4%
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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.
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