Admission

Moving into Watson Memorial Home is a deeply personal decision — one that must be made by the individual herself. While family members and physicians may offer support and encouragement, the choice to join our community must ultimately be her own.

Watson Memorial Home provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living in a supportive, homelike environment. While we do not offer skilled nursing services, our setting is designed to promote independence, with support available as needed. Because of the level of care we provide, we are best suited for individuals who are cognitively aware and able to participate in daily routines. We are not equipped to care for those with moderate to severe dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Resident Criteria

To be eligible for admission, a prospective resident must:

• Be a single or widowed woman, 65 years of age or older
• Be in generally good physical and emotional health
• Walk independently (with or without a walker or cane)
• Manage daily personal care tasks such as dressing and toileting without assistance
• Require only minimal support with bathing or showering
• Be able to navigate the home with minimal cueing or direction

Admission Process

1. Visit Us – Tour the home
2. Apply – Submit an application along with five years of financial information
3. Wait List – Be added to our waiting list for future openings
4. Interview – Meet with our Admissions Committee
5. Health Check – Complete a physical evaluation to confirm eligibility

Financial Information

There are no minimum or maximum financial requirements for admission.

Upon becoming a resident, all assets — regardless of size — become the property of the Home. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Real estate
• Vehicles
• Home furnishings
• Bank accounts
• Insurance policies
• Pensions and retirement accounts

To support the long-term sustainability of our mission, the Board of Directors reserves the right to conduct a title search and review any asset transfers or property changes within the five years prior to admission. The administrator also reviews financial history as part of the admissions process.

Once admitted, Watson Memorial Home becomes financially responsible for the resident’s care for the rest of her life, as long as she chooses to remain at the Home.

Watson Memorial Home is the only lifetime care facility in Warren County. Watson Memorial Home does not discriminate in admissions. The provisions of services and referrals of residents shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, or national origin.

Ready to Learn More?

We’d love to talk with you about becoming part of our community. Contact our admissions team at finance@watsonmemorialhome.com