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The Pearl at Watkins Centre

650 Watkins Centre Parkway, Midlothian, VA

Memory CareAssisted Living

3.318 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About The Pearl at Watkins Centre

The Pearl at Watkins Centre feels like home the minute you walk in the door. It’s a beautiful and inviting memory care community with delicious food, engaging activities, and a life of comfort and ease. Their priority is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable transition into senior living. They have a passionate team that cares deeply for each resident and works around the clock to offer the best, high quality service possible. This purpose-built community provides exceptional design details, from the gorgeous courtyard outside to the bright, spacious living areas inside. Community Amenities and Services With caring staff available day and night, The Pearl offers premier services and amenities such as complimentary concierge, housekeeping and laundry service, and local transportation. They also offer on-site therapy and healthcare, including assistance with medication management and specialized care for those with diabetic or incontinence needs. Through the community’s dining program, nutritious meals are offered by a professional chef and served in a restaurant-style dining area. Residents can eat a modified menu whenever they’re hungry instead of waiting until regular dining hours. Residents are also welcome to visit, play games, watch TV, or listen to music during their free time. For a breath of fresh air, residents enjoy sunlit courtyards, outdoor patio, and walking paths. Residents are offered a wealth of activities and events including the community’s activities program. Days are filled with activities, from arts and crafts to barbecues and picnics, fitness programs, live musical performances, and so much more! The Pearl at Watkins Centre Living Arrangements With the choice of cozy studio or semi-private apartment homes, all of the attractive apartment-style homes feature spacious living areas and large windows with ample views of their scenic neighborhood. Schedule a tour today to discover The Pearl at Watkins Centre! State Classification The Pearl at Watkins Centre is an assisted living facility , which in the state of Virginia is a congregate residential setting that provides or coordinates personal and health care services, 24-hour supervision, and assistance for the maintenance or care of four or more residents who are aged, infirm, or disabled, and who are cared for in a primarily residential setting. The Pearl at Watkins Centre Inspection Reports Related Articles Your Complete Guide to Memory Care Human-Centered Design in Alzheimer’s Care Facilities Dealing With Dementia Behaviors: Tips for Understanding and Coping

Family and resident feedback

3.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Family Experience

Activities were engaging for residents and planned events aligned with holidays, recognitions, etc. Activity staff enjoyed their work and was reflected in how residents were treated. Food menu had variety and special needs handled easily. Staffing was an issue - including cleaning staff, laundry, maintenance, and caregivers. All staff were caring and attentive - just not enough staff to meet all the needs. There were questions about overnight staff meeting needs of residents and families. At times, business side

AnonymousSeptember 23, 2025

★★★★

Critical

The Pearl at Watkins Centre review

I would rate Overall experience, care services and staff a negative 1. The facility looks very nice however the care is lacking and under staffed. Unless the management staff has changed this is a bad decision that will be costly to correct.

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3.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
Activities
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousMay 9, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Attentive and supportive care

All of the staff at The Pearl at Watkins Centre are attentive to care and supportive during hospice process.

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4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for entrusting your loved one's care with us at The Pearl at Watkins Centre.

April 19, 2025
Jenn LFebruary 6, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Top notch facility

They were very good to my dad. As for value , the cost was very good in the beginning but jumped quite a bit after 4 months. It is a very clean facility, friendly staff and great care of each resident. We also had a great experience with A Place for Mom! [name removed] was so helpful.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

we really appreciate your positive review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

August 10, 2024
AnonymousJuly 22, 2024

★★★★

Positive

Review for The Pearl at Watkins Centre

I would recommend the Pearl to others. I'd say our experience has been a positive one. Any issues/concerns we have had were addressed.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hello, thank you; we appreciate your feedback. Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!

August 10, 2024
AnonymousJuly 22, 2024

★★★★

Positive

The Pearl at Watkins review

The Pearl at Watkins Centre is spacious, clean and our loved one is looked after during the day. However the fall prevention needs more attention. We would recommend this community to other families if there was no fall risk but I think that is a problem all facilities face.

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5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you so much for your honest feedback! We would love for you to come in and discuss the fall prevention measures we offer to our residents. While falls are unpreventable, we strive to make attempts to prevent them. Have a blessed day, Ashley, Executive Director

June 28, 2024
AnonymousJune 20, 2024

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Memory Care, Assisted Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 6, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Special Dining Programs
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Anytime Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Protestant Services
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Wii Bowling
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Dances
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Qi Gong
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Central Fireplace
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Outside Patio
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Bath Tubs
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 6, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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