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If your loved one needs memory care in Watson, A Place for Mom can help. With 80 memory care facilities in Watson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Watson incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Watson memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Watson, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Trion, Plainview and Lands Crossroads.
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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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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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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...
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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 live at Legacy and she is very satisfied. She loves being around all the ladies there. The caregivers are extremely nice and very thorough with the people there. My mom likes the meals. 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.
Legacy Village of Jacksonville is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County, and home to just over 12,600 people. Jacksonville is a busy city close to Oxford, with lots of stores, shopping, restaurants and area attractions. Residents will enjoy spending time...
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I would write them five on everything. The people that run it are fantastic. Their staff are so caring and so nice. The place is beautiful. It's in a wonderful location. I'm very happy. We were able to get...
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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 Fite Living Centre offers a unique assisted living experience for you or your loved one. Tucked away in a lovely historical section of Cartersville, GA, the original structure of the home dates back to 1890. Through careful renovation, additions, and modernization, the home still exudes...
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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
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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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: 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 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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, 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.
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
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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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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
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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
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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.
At Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Watson, AL

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $3,599 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sand Rock, AL with an average of $3,366 per month.

Memory care costs in Watson, AL, vs. nearby cities

Watson, AL
$3,599/mo

Memory care costs in Watson, AL, vs. state and national averages

Watson, AL
$3,599/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Watson, AL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,599/mo

Memory care costs in Watson, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,448/mo
Studio
$3,912/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,823/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,312/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, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,599/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,560/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,460/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Watson, AL:$3,599/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, AL:$3,560/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Watson, AL:$3,460/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Watson, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care 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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Memory care cost trends in Watson, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care 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, AL$3,685/mo$3,616/mo+1.9%
Alabama$4,663/mo$4,887/mo-4.6%
National$5,720/mo$5,496/mo+4.1%
Watson, AL
2024 average cost:$3,685/mo
2023 average cost:$3,616/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,663/mo
2023 average cost:$4,887/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,720/mo
2023 average cost:$5,496/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Watson

Recent reviews for memory care in Watson

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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Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

Watson review score based on 236 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 236 reviews of 64 Watson memory care 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 memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

7.9
Watson, AL64 facilities
5.4
Gaylesville, AL10 facilities
6.9
Cedar Bluff, AL19 facilities

Review subcategories for Watson memory care

When memory care 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 236 reviews of 64 Watson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Watson resident and family memory care 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Watson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watson memory care 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 memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Watson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watson, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Watson memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watson, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watson memory care

Memory care 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, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Watson memory care

Our memory care 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, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
20.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watson memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Watson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watson, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Watson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Watson protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Rome, The Fountains of Calhoun and McClellan Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Watson, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 80 memory care facilities near Watson, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Watson, Alabama are The Gardens of Rome, McClellan Senior Living and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 80 memory care facilities near you in Watson, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Watson, Alabama, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Watson, Alabama, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Watson, Alabama ranges from $1075 to $9200. The average Memory Care cost in Watson, Alabama is $3,599. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Watson, Alabama typically starts at $1075. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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