Watercrest Macon
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Macon, GA

Watercrest Macon

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Macon, GA

Overview of Watercrest Macon

Residing in the peaceful Providence Boulevard, Macon, GA, Watercress Macon is an extraordinary senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community features a wide array of elegant and well-built residences, promising a comfortable and sophisticated retirement. The community takes pride in a team of competent and highly trained professionals providing round-the-clock care and support for seniors to gain meaningful experiences in their retirement.

With its intricate architecture, the community ensures seniors enjoy every moment of their stay at Watercrest Macon. Explore new hobbies and rekindle passions with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Feel good with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Watercress Macon is a great place to spend your retirement with its serene spaces and friendly community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 117 Rank #86 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 527 homes we track in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #522 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 522nd out of 549 homes we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #386 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 386th out of 701 homes we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceJune 20, 2025
CountyBibb

Ownership & Operating Entity

Watercrest Macon is administered by Christa Bourne.

Contact Information

Contact Watercrest Macon

Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
3 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (136% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (88% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 325 This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 88% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.01.27 This facility has 136% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 1.27).↑ 136% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 116 This facility has had 94% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (1 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 94% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Places of interest near Watercrest Macon

Address 8.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Macon's city center to Watercrest Macon's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Macon

Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
John-Wesley Villas
AL
IL
RC
Macon
160
Facility 160
GA AVG 81
Rank #33 / 527
Yes
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 40
Rank #442 / 701
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 12
Rank #176 / 549
-Rebecca Minter11
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.4
Facility 0.4
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 478
Antebellum Arlington Place
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Macon
120
Facility 120
GA AVG 81
Rank #73 / 527
Yes
78
Facility 78
GA AVG 40
Rank #25 / 701
Private / Companion Suites
34
Facility 34
GA AVG 12
Rank #47 / 549
A+Jassica Feshon-Bowdler25
21
Facility 21
GA AVG 21
Rank #383 / 478
0.8
Facility 0.8
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #264 / 478
Watercrest Macon
AL
IL
MC
RC
Macon
117
Facility 117
GA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 527
Yes
37
Facility 37
GA AVG 40
Rank #386 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
GA AVG 12
Rank #522 / 549
-Christa Bourne1
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #154 / 478
3.0
Facility 3.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 478
Oaks at Lake Wildwood
AL
Macon
54
Facility 54
GA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 527
Yes
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 40
Rank #587 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
GA AVG 12
Rank #53 / 549
A+Spencer J. Windham3
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 478
0.7
Facility 0.7
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #241 / 478
Magnolia Manor of Macon
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Macon (Vineville)
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 81
Rank #459 / 527
Yes
51
Facility 51
GA AVG 40
Rank #242 / 701
1 Bed / 2 Bed
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 12
Rank #38 / 549
-Ma Tara Henry8
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 478
0.3
Facility 0.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #129 / 478

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Watercrest Macon is located in Macon, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about Watercrest Macon

Is Watercrest Macon in a walkable area?

Watercrest Macon has a walk score of 37. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Watercrest Macon been in business?

Watercrest Macon has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Watercrest Macon?

Yes, Watercrest Macon allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Watercrest Macon?

The team at Watercrest Macon can be reached at christa.bourne@westhillmacon.com.

Who is the administrator of Watercrest Macon?

Christa Bourne is the administrator of Watercrest Macon.

How many beds does Watercrest Macon have?

Watercrest Macon has 117 beds.

Has Watercrest Macon had any deficiencies?

Watercrest Macon has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

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