Watercrest Macon
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Macon, GA
Watercrest Macon
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Macon, GA
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.
Types of Care at Watercrest Macon
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
117-bed community Rank #133 / 669Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd out of 669 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #474 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 474th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
IssuanceJune 20, 2025
CountyBibb
Watercrest Macon is administrated by Richard Watkins.
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
3 deficiencies
1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 (43% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
• Total inspections (90% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (43% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per year (86% below)
• Total inspections (90% below)
Latest Inspection
May 9, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 21 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 86% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 3 | 21 | This facility has 86% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 86% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3 | 2.1 | This facility has 43% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 2.1).↑ 43% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total inspections than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1 vs. GA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 9, 2025, identified deficiencies related to medication administration, including an incident where a resident received a medication more frequently than prescribed, resulting in emergency room treatment. Earlier inspections were not listed in the available reports, so broader inspection patterns and trends cannot be determined. The main issues involved medication management and compliance with physician orders. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions mentioned in the available reports. Complaint investigations focused on medication errors, with this substantiated case highlighting the need for improved medication oversight.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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11.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Macon's city center to Watercrest Macon's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.15 miles to nearest hospital (Woods W Jason MD)
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Assisted Living in Georgia
Watercrest Macon is located in Macon, Georgia.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Macon | 160 | Yes | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9 | - | Tammie Cordrey | 11 | 4 | 0.4 |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Macon | 120 | Yes | 78 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9 | A+ | Ms Claudia Wells | 25 | 21 | 0.8 |
| Watercrest Macon |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Macon | 117 | Yes | 37 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Richard Watkins | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Alexander IV Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Macon (Payne) | 73 | Yes | 29 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4 | A | Quentin Jones | 9 | 2 | 0.2 |
| Oaks at Lake Wildwood |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Macon | 54 | Yes | 12 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4 | A+ | Mitzy Campbell | 3 | 2 | 0.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Watercrest Macon
Is Watercrest Macon in a walkable area?
Watercrest Macon has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Who is the administrator of Watercrest Macon?
Richard Watkins is the administrator of Watercrest Macon.
How many beds does Watercrest Macon have?
Watercrest Macon has 117 beds.
What is the phone number of Watercrest Macon?
(478) 217-7507 will put you in contact with the team at Watercrest Macon.
What county is Watercrest Macon located in?
Watercrest Macon is in Bibb County.
Is Watercrest Macon Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Watercrest Macon is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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