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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watson, LA

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Photo of Holiday Whealdon Estates
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9.7
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Everything was excellent the facility and the people. Unfortunately my mom has no Internet service. That's the only complaint. I give the facility a 10 out of 10 they just remodeled it, I give the people a...
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.
Whealdon Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the heart of Baton Rouge, you'll enjoy all the warmth, culture and southern hospitality of our beautiful estate. Residents can enjoy the quiet life while being just minutes away from wonderful...
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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Overall 5 have been pleased with all aspects of this far. The staff and everyone I come in contact with always speak to me and have a smile on their faces.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Williamsburg Senior Living Community
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9.5
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16 reviews
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Comfortable place. Make sure to ask very detailed questions when moving to ensure you fully understand what is provided. Great place for residents who require minimal care and only need a safe place with...
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.
Williamsburg Senior Living Community offers the finest in retirement living. Williamsburg began serving the senior population in 1987. We offer spacious independent and assisted living apartments.Our services are delivered by warm, dedicated personnel who care about and for the residents.We...
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Photo of Holly Court Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.4
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PCA staff is not very timely when the button is pressed for ADL assistance. It can take 30 mins to an hour for staff to come when asking for assistance.... Some (not all) front desk admin staff is not very...
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.
We are in South Baton Rouge, LA and in the heart of the medical community, Holly Court offers a variety of retirement living options. While we encourage and foster independence, we are aware that there may be a time when additional help is necessary for functioning day to day. Our community...
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9.0
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I am happy with all services. I would say 5 on everything! Food is great. That was important to [name removed]. She loves the size of her apartment. Price for the size of her apartment was perfect. The staff...
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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Photo of Oakwood Village Assisted Living
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11 Floor plan available
9.0
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6 reviews
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I can’t say enough good things about Oakwood Assisted Living Community. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by warm, welcoming staff who truly go above and beyond to make residents feel at home. The...
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.
Oakwood Village is an Independent and Assisted Living facility for active seniors.Staffed 24 hours a day, Oakwood Village offers seniors and their families the choices, peace of mind and value they deserve. Apartment living offers more free time, which allows one to pursue the pleasures of an...
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5.5
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11 reviews
5.5
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11 reviews
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I would definitely recommend this facility to others. The staff is always friendly and professional. The move in process was a breeze. The housekeeping is great - we've had no issues at all. The meals are...
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.
You’re Always at Home HereSenior Living at The Claiborne at Shoe Creek!The Claiborne at Shoe Creek is a family-owned and operated community for seniors in Central, Louisiana. Our boutique apartment homes and resort-inspired amenities come together to give you or your loved one an impeccable...
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A lot of these reviews are outdated. Under the current management things are great. The administrator is helpful and willing to resolve concerns quickly. The director of nursing is super sweet. The nurses...
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.
Colonial Care Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish along the Mississippi River, and home to over 229,000 people, with 820,000 in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Residents who enjoy southern living and a slower pace will be able...
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Photo of Lake Sherwood Village Retirement Community
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My mom is enjoying her stay there so far. Neighbors and staff are friendly. She has been to a few events and enjoyed it. She has used the facilities transportation and that has been a huge help for doctors...
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, 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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Both of my parents ([names removed]) have been living in Maison de Fleur's Assisted Living facility in Denham Springs, LA since [date removed] since my dad's stroke. It took them about 2 months to get...
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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The staff is amazing at this facility! They are always looking out for the best interest of their residence. I applaud them for all the precautions they have taken with everything going on to keep the...
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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 River Oaks Estate
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Watson, LA

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $3,582 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, LA with an average of $3,018 per month.

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

Watson, LA
$3,582/mo
$3,608/mo

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

Watson, LA
$3,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,876/mo
Independent Living
$3,582/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,180/mo
Studio
$3,491/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,775/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,938/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, LA
Column state: Louisiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, LALouisianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,582/mo$3,593/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,925/mo$3,929/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,876/mo$3,900/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Watson, LA:$3,582/mo
Louisiana:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, LA:$3,925/mo
Louisiana:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Watson, LA:$3,876/mo
Louisiana:$3,900/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Watson, LA, 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, LA

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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Watson, LA$3,150/mo$2,629/mo+19.8%
Louisiana$1,840/mo$1,677/mo+9.7%
National$2,812/mo$2,795/mo+0.6%
Watson, LA
2024 average cost:$3,150/mo
2023 average cost:$2,629/mo
Percent change:+19.8%
Louisiana
2024 average cost:$1,840/mo
2023 average cost:$1,677/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,812/mo
2023 average cost:$2,795/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Watson

Recent reviews for independent living in Watson

Francois Bend Senior Living and Memory Care in Gonzales, LA

4.7
Especially loving the entire team on memory care unit. They have been respectful, mindful and kind in every interaction with not only our mother but residents. Highly recommend their services. Can feel good knowing that during difficult times our loved one is receiving quality care. That means ...
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Williamsburg Senior Living Community in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
We chose Willimasburg Senior Living because it jus felt good when we walked in, we knew it was the right fit. The friendliness of the staff has been outstanding. The facility just has a good and positive vibe to it. The food is great, I think they are chef prepared meals. We would definitely ...
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The Pines Retirement Center in Baton Rouge, LA

4.8
This is a good community for my brother. The staff is very good. He seems happy with the food. Alot of activities are offered. I would recommend this community for good care .

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, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
8.1%
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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.
Watson, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.4%
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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, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47%
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