Leasing is underway at Marco Island’s first senior living community

The Watermark at Marco Island, the first assisted living and memory care community on Marco Island, is now accepting reservations. The 86-unit community, located at 1170 San Marco Road, will place a unique focus on whole-person wellness and healthy aging and offer resort-style amenities, waterfront views and longevity-based care to local seniors. The community is set to open later this year.

The Watermark at Marco Island is managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, a top-10 senior housing provider known for its unparalled approach to whole-person wellness. Watermark’s 360Well® program helps residents develop, manage, and implement comprehensive health, fitness, and wellness programs rooted in the four interconnected circles of wellness: mind, body, spirit, and community. At Watermark, all activities, amenities, services and care contribute to one or more of these circles of wellness.

“Watermark is unlike any other senior living provider in the country, and is curating innovative health and wellness driven communities that support aging with independence,” said Robyn Johnson, executive director of The Watermark at Marco Island. “The Watermark at Marco Island will offer this unprecedented, holistic-based care model all within a state-of-the art community with beautiful sunset views and high-end amenities.”

The Watermark at Marco Island will include 66 assisted living and 20 memory care residences. Amenities include a fitness center, wellness center, salon and spa, as well as waterfront dining and sunset views. The community’s two distinct dining venues will also feature seasonal menus highlighting fresh, local ingredients and restaurant-style service.

Residents can enjoy a dynamic calendar of classes through Watermark University and attend exciting daytrips through the Extraordinary Outings program. Also exculsive to Watermark Retirement Communities is the BrainCafé℠, a collaboration with the UCLA Longevity Center to provide a comprehensive memory training series to help residents remember life’s most important details.

“Marco Island has a very active, youthful aging population and we are so excited to offer members world-class senior living that caters to a vibrant lifestyle,” said Johnson. “More than that, we’re thrilled to bring this level of senior living to the island so Islanders can age in place and can enjoy the relaxed island lifestyle as long as they wish.”

Seniors living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other forms of memory loss will also benefit from Watermark’s signature approach to memory care. The Prema Memory Support program integrates residents into the rhythms of daily living, while Gourmet Bites Cuisine allows residents who traditionaly require assistance at mealtime to regain their independence and enjoy protein-packed, nutritionally balanced meals.

The Internal Staff Training by Watermark Retirement Communities is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating the evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.

“Watermark’s evidence-based approach to memory care improves quality of life and promotes dignity and independence for members living with Alzheimer’s and dementia,” said Johnson. “We’re proud to offer the highest quality of care to members that also leverages the benefits of functional medicine and a holistic lifestyle to support individuals at all stages of life – from those looking for a resort-style retirement experience to people experiencing memory loss.”

Johnson joined The Watermark at Marco Island as executive director earlier this year. She brings with her more than 20 years of senior living experience. Most recently serving as the executive director of an award-winning assisted living and memory care community in Naples. During her career, she’s worked within Collier County in collaboration with NCH to help bring the Blue Zones Project® initiative to senior healthcare environments. The Blue Zones Project is focused on decreasing chronic disease and helping residents live longer, healthier and happier lives.

The Watermark at Marco Island leasing gallery, located at 40 South Heathwood Drive, is open during regular business hours and welcomes walk-ins. To learn more about the community or schedule a visit call (239) 970-4150 or go to www.watermarkmarcoisland.com.

*The Alzheimer’s Association statement of recognition is not an endorsement of the professional training or evaluation of the care provided by the organization. The statement is valid for two years from the date of issue.

About The Watermark at Marco Island

Located at 1170 San Marco Road, The Watermark at Marco Island is an 86-apartment assisted living and memory care community offering waterfront views, resort-style amenities, and enriching activities to seniors of Collier county. Owned and managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, The Watermark at Marco Island is committed to creating an extraordinary community where people thrive. For more information, visit www.watermarkmarcoisland.com.

About Watermark Retirement Communities®

Watermark creates extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. We believe aging is about renewal rather than retirement. Watermark communities are known for highly trained and caring associates, a lifestyle built on choice, fine amenities, integrative wellness and innovative programs including the award-winning Watermark University featuring a wide variety of engaging classes for residents and area seniors. Watermark has been named in the top 25 Best Workplaces for Aging Services in a national program conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute and published on Fortune.com. A privately held company with a reputation for over 30 years for service, innovation, integrity and financial stability, Watermark manages more than 70 retirement communities in 22 states coast to coast. Based in Tucson AZ, Watermark is ranked as the nation’s 10th-leading senior housing operator by the American Seniors Housing Association. Visit watermarkcommunities.com for more information.