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10 Best Nursing Homes in Watson, TN

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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, TN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Last Updated: 12/3/25
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33 Floor plans available
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Visiting my mother and knowing she so well cared for and happy keeps me at ease. This place is well maintained with a very courteous staff! They always go above and beyond. I’m thankful to know I don’t have...
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.
Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...
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I liked the fact that it was "cozy". If one is expecting one of the really nice resort- like places, this isn't for them. However if they want some place where you get to know everyone there then this fits...
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.
Fairfield Glade Assisted Living Fairfield Glade Assisted Living is located in a peaceful neighborhood in the city of Crossville, TN. This assisted living community provides its residents with the opportunity to check out all that Crossville has to offer. Those who are visiting residents of this...
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They were kind and responsive to questions, and had good attitudes. They could improve by a little more attentiveness to new residents who are having problems adjusting. Our mother fell getting out of bed...
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.
Located in Crossville (a suburb of Knoxville), Tennessee, Dominion Senior Living community provides specialized memory care for residents with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. Our Woodlawn Road location in Cumberland County is close enough to State Route 127 that friends and family...
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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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
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
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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
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.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Watson, TN

The average cost of senior living in Watson is $3,759 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,550 per month.

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

Watson, TN
$3,759/mo
$3,875/mo

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

Watson, TN
$3,759/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,693/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,759/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,997/mo
Studio
$5,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,550/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, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatson, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,759/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,645/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,693/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,203/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Watson, TN:$3,759/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Watson, TN:$3,645/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Watson, TN:$3,693/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Watson, TN:$3,203/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Watson, TN, 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Watson, TN

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, TN$4,614/mo$5,470/mo-15.6%
Tennessee$4,793/mo$4,501/mo+6.5%
National$5,515/mo$5,232/mo+5.4%
Watson, TN
2024 average cost:$4,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,470/mo
Percent change:-15.6%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,793/mo
2023 average cost:$4,501/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,515/mo
2023 average cost:$5,232/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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

Fairfield Glade Assisted Living in Crossville, TN

4.1
If a friend asked me I'd say it's a lovely, very homey community with friendly residents and staff. As far as additional comments, I'd say that being a smaller facility makes it more closely knit. Everyone knows everyone and the staff is very caring. As a smaller facility, they are able to ...
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Jamestowne in Kingston, TN

5.0
We are very pleased with James Town! The quality of care and activities provided are wonderful. It is definitely a blessing to know that my father is in good hands and is being taken care of by people who truly care for him.

Victorian Square in Rockwood, TN

5.0
Great work place and amazing staff!! Especially [name removed] really great service.

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, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
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, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
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, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
4%
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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, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.8%
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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, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.5%
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Sycamore Trace, Fairfield Glade Assisted Living and Dominion Senior Living Crossville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Watson, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Watson, Tennessee. See the full list.
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