The Watermark at Vistawilla earns U.S. News & World Report rating

The Watermark at Vistawilla, an assisted living and memory care community in Winter Springs, has been rated a U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living Community for Memory Care. The senior living ratings recognize communities that excel at making residents feel safe, well cared for and highly satisfied by the services provided by their communities.

“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized as one of the best memory care communities in the nation,” said Patricia Wallace, Executive Director of The Watermark at Vistawilla. “We take pride in our memory care neighborhood and are so thrilled that our residents and their families are satisfied with the environment we have created where residents thrive.”

The U.S. News & World Report rating is based on resident and family surveys, which ask respondents about their satisfaction with aspects of the community such as safety, caregiving, management, staff, food and dining, and activities. The Watermark at Vistawilla has been recognized for high satisfaction in the following categories:

• Value
• Activities & Enrichment
• Management
• Safety
• Care Services
• Food & Dining
• Location & Environment
• Staff & Hospitality

The Watermark at Vistawilla is managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, the nation’s

10th-leading senior housing operator. Watermark’s Thrive Memory Care is rooted in empathy and love and integrates each individual into the rhythms of daily living. Certified caregivers are specially trained to create mindful moments of connection, discovery, engagement, and growth that inspire longevity and well-being.

Unique to Watermark Retirement Communities is Gourmet Bites Cuisine, a signature dining experience that enhances independence and restores the joys of dining for individuals with cognitive or physical challenges. Expert chefs transform freshly prepared, high-quality menu items into delicious and nutritious meals featuring easily handled bite-sized portions.

In addition, 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 takes a unique approach to memory care, and it’s evident in each and every one of our programs, outings and events,” said Wallace. “Everything from dining to educational opportunities have been tailored to meet the needs of our memory care residents and bring back dignity and joy to everyday experiences.”

*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 Vistawilla

Located in Winter Springs, Fla., The Watermark at Vistawilla is an 87-apartment assisted living and memory care community located at 1519 E State Rd 434. Differentiators of the new community include certified associates, continuous care and hands-on educational programming. Owned and managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, The Watermark at Vistawilla is committed to creating an extraordinary community where people thrive. For more information, visit vistawilla.watermarkcommunities.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.