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10 Best Nursing Homes in Watson, NC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Watson nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Watson, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Watson or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Watson.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Watson, NC

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Photo of Brookdale Union Park
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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35 reviews
9.3
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35 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
37%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
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9%
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My husband and I were going on vacation and needed to find respite care for my mother, who lives with us. Since my mom is relatively mobile, still engages with her peers, and needs to feel comfortable in a...
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.
Always Something to DoYou can always find something fun and exciting to do here at our assisted living community in Monroe, North Carolina. With private accommodations, spacious common rooms and a long list of resort-style amenities and services, you may find yourself wondering why you didn’t...
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Photo of Brookdale Monroe Square
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.1
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16 reviews
9.1
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16 reviews
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62%
4 star
25%
3 star
13%
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I was very satisfied from the time my father entered until he passed. I could not have asked for better than them. When I was not there I knew my dad was taken care of. The staff was very friendly and kept...
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.
Upgrade Your Senior LivingIt’s time to trade the chores, worries and stress that often come from life at home for a better senior living lifestyle. As a resident here, you’ll enjoy a resort-style atmosphere full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with.We’ve been serving...
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Photo of Brookdale Monroe Square Memory Care
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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54 reviews
9.0
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54 reviews
5 star
31%
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46%
3 star
6%
2 star
11%
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness and helpfulness. Yes, we would recommend the Brookdale Monroe Square Memory Care community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Special Care for Exceptional SeniorsSeniors living with Alzheimer’s and other kinds of dementia deserve special care. Our luxurious community is highly specialized, providing compassionate Alzheimer’s and dementia care community for exceptional seniors. Because we are built from the ground up to...
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11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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30 reviews
8.8
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30 reviews
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The staff is very personable and attentive. They take time to sit and talk with your loved one. The rooms are beautiful and updated with spacious bathrooms. Very pleased with Terra Bella and my loved one is...
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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Photo of Woodridge Assisted Living
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8.0
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8.0
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Woodridge is a much better value for the money than Willow Grove. my aunt is taken care of by trained medical professionals/ she is seen by a doctor or NP on a regular basis, they take her to and from...
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.
Woodridge is a senior living community located in Monroe, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Woodridge we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping them...
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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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Watson, NC

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $4,810 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ansonville, NC with an average of $4,517 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Watson, NC, vs. nearby cities

Watson, NC
$4,810/mo
$5,018/mo

Nursing homes costs in Watson, NC, vs. state and national averages

Watson, NC
$4,810/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Watson, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,072/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,810/mo

Nursing homes costs in Watson, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,005/mo
Studio
$6,250/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,543/mo

Senior living costs in Watson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Watson, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,810/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$4,788/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,072/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,877/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Watson, NC:$4,810/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, NC:$4,788/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Watson, NC:$5,072/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Watson, NC:$2,877/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Watson, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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.

Watson, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Watson, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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, NC$5,630/mo$4,882/mo+15.3%
North Carolina$5,779/mo$5,394/mo+7.1%
National$5,618/mo$5,322/mo+5.6%
Watson, NC
2024 average cost:$5,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,882/mo
Percent change:+15.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,779/mo
2023 average cost:$5,394/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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 nursing homes in Watson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Watson

Brookdale Monroe Square

4.8
Overall, we are pleased with the residence and service. We feel that our resident is safe and taken care of. If we find something not working, it is corrected quickly. Most of the employees are extremely friendly and helpful. There are a few employees that are not friendly and get annoyed when ...
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The Living Center of Concord

4.0
This is a church-based community and was by far the best value in the market. If resources are tight, you should consider this community. Fees are inclusive - which is a very big deal. I have been happy with the care for my father. The staff is caring and attentive given the size. My father is ...
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Waltonwood Cotswold in Charlotte, NC

5.0
My loved one is a resident at Waltonwood. The move in process was organized and perfectly laid out. The food is delicious, I have eaten there myself and I am quite picky. Delicious food! The staff seems like they genuinely care about all of the residents and really want to be there. They are ...
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Watson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watson nursing homes 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 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 Watson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watson, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watson 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 Watson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watson, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watson 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 Watson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watson, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Watson 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 Watson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watson, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Watson 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 Watson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watson, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Union Park, Brookdale Monroe Square and Brookdale Monroe Square Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Watson, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Watson, North Carolina. See the full list.
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