Watson Memorial Home
Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight kind and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.
based on 23 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Watson Memorial Home offers a very warm and clean environment where staff members are frequently described as treating residents like family. Because many reviews are brief, families should perform their own walkthrough to verify specific details regarding medical care and daily activity schedules.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
23 reviews analyzed“Watson Memorial Home is highly regarded for its exceptionally kind and caring staff, with several reviewers noting that employees treat residents like family. While the facility is praised for its cleanliness and pleasant accommodations, many reviews are brief and lack specific details regarding dining or medical services.”
Quality Themes
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- Kind and attentive staff
- Clean and well-maintained environment
- Friendly kitchen and service personnel
- Pleasant accommodations
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such a small, intimate community of 25 residents, how do you ensure everyone gets that personalized, attentive care that your staff is known for?
- 2The kitchen staff seems to be a real highlight for families here; could you tell us more about how meals are prepared and how much input residents have in the menu?
- 3Since the facility is so well-maintained and clean, what is your routine for ensuring the common areas and private accommodations stay looking their best?
- 4What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to help residents stay engaged with one another in such a close-knit setting?
- 5How does the team handle medical needs or unexpected health changes during the night or over the weekends?
- 6We noticed how much you value feedback from families; how does the management team typically incorporate suggestions from residents and their loved ones into the home's operations?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The workers are kind and really care for the ladies and do whatever they can to make them happy.”
“Very friendly, very clean, treats residents like family, better than family.”
“I have not met many of the caregivers but the kitchen staff are some of the nicest people you could ask for.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: PA State Licensing Agency
Key Findings
Between 2021 and 2025, Watson Memorial Home underwent 26 inspections, resulting in 11 clean reports and 32 recorded violations. Identified issues ranged from administrative documentation errors and missing handwashing facilities to safety concerns regarding unshielded radiators and unlocked storage of cleaning supplies.
Jul 1, 2025Routine
The door exiting to the rear of the building could not be opened easily and did not close completely.
The home’s emergency procedures are not posted in a conspicuous and public place in the home.
The fire drill record does not include the time of the fire drills conducted on 6/23/25, 5/23/25 and 10/15/24.
Apr 4, 2024Routine
Direct care staff person A did not receive required training on meeting resident needs as described in preadmission screening, assessment tools, and support plans for the 2022-2023 training year.
Mar 14, 2023Routine
The bedside enabler attached to a resident's bed was not secure and had loose straps, creating a potential fall or entrapment hazard.
Prescription and OTC medications were found unsecured on a bedside table in a resident's room.
Feb 16, 2022Routine
The home's current license was not posted in a conspicuous and public place.
A task list containing confidential resident medical and treatment information was left unlocked, unattended, and accessible on a medication cart.
The freezer located in the lower level paint room did not have a thermometer.
Mar 11, 2021Routine
Multiple cash disbursements for several residents were not signed by the residents at the time of transaction.
A resident's bed rails and mattress gap posed an entrapment hazard due to improper fit and openings.
A resident's initial assessment failed to accurately reflect their need for assistance with turning and positioning due to the use of bed rails.
Mar 5, 2021OtherCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Feb 27, 2020RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Feb 12, 2020Routine
A direct care staff member hired on 6/10/19 did not have a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check in their staff record.
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Watson Memorial Home
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