Leasing now open at Watersound’s first independent living community

Leasing is underway at Watersound Fountains, a new resort-style independent living community slated to debut in spring/summer 2023. The 148-unit community, which broke ground at 335 Watersound Parkway North in July 2021, will be Watersound’s first free-standing independent living community. Watersound Fountains will offer resort-style amenities, world-class dining and exciting activities for seniors of south Walton and Bay counties.

“With the next closest independent living community over 15 miles away, in Panama City Beach, we saw an excellent opportunity to bring a luxury living experience to seniors in Watersound,” said David Freshwater, Chairman of Watermark Retirement Communities. “This extraordinary location will offer our residents easy access to natural coastal beauty, cultural activities and amenities that make Northwest Florida such a great place to call home.”

Waterside Fountains is located near the Watersound Origins community, in close proximity to the famed Scenic Highway 30A corridor and the upscale beach communities of Rosemary Beach, Seacrest Beach, Alys Beach and Watersound Beach.

Waterside Fountains features four signature restaurants, which serve fare ranging from steaks and wine to casual grab-and-go meals, all prepared in-house daily. Resort-like amenities include a salon and spa, wellness center, pool, library, theater, billards room, pet spa, outdoor putting greens, indoor golf simulator and more. Residents can also enjoy a dynamic calendar of Watermark University classes to learn about a variety of interesting topics and take exciting daytrips organized through the Extraordinary Outings program.

Outside of the community, Watersound Fountains residents will enjoy the many recreational attractions and modern conveniences available in the area. The community is adjacent to the future Watersound Town Center and a Publix Super Market location, and is less than 3 miles from Watersound Club, a private beach club resort with golf courses and a private airport. Watersound boasts beautiful beaches, quaint beach towns, upscale restaurants, shopping, a thriving art and music scene, and outdoor adventures such as hiking and biking trails.

“Our residents will have so many wonderful options, inside the community and out, to enjoy life to the fullest,” said Watersound Fountains Executive Director Melissa Adams. “We look forward to welcoming the first residents to this exceptional community.”

Prior to joining Watersound Fountains in August, Adams spent nine years working in the executive director role at two large senior living organizations offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and/or skilled nursing services. Most recently, she worked for Church Hill Village in Newtown, Conn., which was recognized in US News’ “best assisted living communities” list in 2021.

For more information on Watersound Fountains, visit watersound.watermarkcommunities.com.

About Watersound Fountains

Located in Watersound, Fla. Watersound Fountains is a 148-apartment independent living community located at 335 Watersound Parkway North. The community offers resort-style amenities including four unique dining venues, a fitness studio, salon and spa, wellness center, swimming pool, indoor golf simulator, and outdoor putting green. Residents also have access to award-winning programming through Watermark University. Managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, Watersound Fountains is committed to creating an extraordinary and innovative community where people thrive. A WATERSOUND℠ independent living community. A WATERMARK℠ managed independent living community. For more information, visit https://watersound.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.