Watersound Fountains

Watersound Fountains at 65 Origins Parkway in Inlet Beach, Florida, is a resort-style community for adults aged 62 and older, and it features independent living options in modern, well-designed studio, one-, and two-bedroom residences. The environment uses a focus on renewal and thriving, not just retirement, so residents can enjoy miles of walking and biking trails, riding golf carts on Watersound Parkway, and being close to the scenic coast and 30A, with walkable access to Watersound Origins Town Center, Publix, local restaurants, and healthcare services. There's a community garden, dog park, and Monarch Art trail, all part of the beautiful grounds with nature trails and stocked ponds that add to a peaceful, outdoorsy feel.

This community features a range of care including independent living, assisted living, nursing home services, and memory care, so residents who need extra help with daily tasks like bathing or medication get support. The on-site medical clinic is for members only and offers access to health providers, specialists, and physical therapists, along with holistic therapies, so health needs are covered right on campus.

Watersound Fountains offers four dining venues with chef-prepared meals using local and fresh ingredients, so anyone can pick between fine dining or comfort food, and there's a flexible spending plan for meals. For recreation and personal growth, the amenities are many: outdoor heated pool, spa and Indulge Salon, a fitness center, gym, screening room, club rooms, bocce ball courts, putting green, a game room, common spaces, lounge areas, activity venues, and lots of scheduled activities, book clubs, game nights, exercise classes, and educational programs from Watermark University. Residents find support from the 24/7 front desk and concierge and a leadership team that's available seven days a week. Technology features include a technology concierge, smart exercise equipment, and EngageVR®, and the BrainCafé℠ program supports cognitive wellness.

Pets are welcome, and the calendar's full of lively events, outings to local spots, and special activities through their signature programs like Extraordinary Outings and engaging Watermark University courses. There's a medical concierge and a 360Well® Coordinator to help with wellness planning. Home care services can be arranged by trained aides for companionship or help in the apartment.

Awards for Best Activities, Most Friendly, Best of Senior Living, and All Star show the staff are attentive, the atmosphere is friendly, and the schedule's active. Altogether, Watersound Fountains is part of Watermark Retirement Communities and gives older adults conveniences and comfort, along with many social, health, and wellness amenities so people can live an active, safe, and connected lifestyle.

Watersound Fountains is managed by Watermark Retirement.

Watermark Retirement Communities is a premier senior living operator managing over 70 communities across 21 states with approximately 5,800 associates, ranked as the nation's 9th-leading senior housing operator by the American Seniors Housing Association. Founded in 1985 by David Freshwater and David Barnes as The Fountains in Tucson, Arizona, the company pioneered wellness-based senior living in collaboration with the University of Arizona Center on Aging before rebranding as Watermark in 2006. Headquartered in Tucson, Watermark became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Keppel Corporation in March 2024, following Keppel's initial 50% acquisition in 2019, with Paul Boethel succeeding the founders as CEO while Freshwater continues as Chairman Emeritus.

The company's signature Watermark University is an award-winning intergenerational learning program where residents, associates, family members, and local experts—including museum curators, university professors, and world-renowned doctors—teach dozens of classes ranging from watercolor painting and ballroom dancing to language learning and sculpture workshops. Named among Fortune's Top 25 Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Watermark provides comprehensive training through programs like GO (General Orientation) Ripples, Leadership by Design workshops, and specialized sales systems focused on understanding buyer motivations and customer service excellence.

Watermark's innovative Prema Memory Support℠ program features Naya caregivers—named after the Sanskrit word for "guide" or "person of wisdom"—who are Certified Dementia Practitioners trained through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. The Thrive Memory Care experience includes secure courtyards, multi-sensory environments with fresh flowers, music therapy, and sensory gardens. Their groundbreaking Thrive Dining (Gourmet Bites) program transforms nutritious meals into attractive, bite-sized portions that residents can enjoy independently without utensils. The Dementia Awareness Experience uses virtual simulations including impairment gloves and vision-loss glasses to help associates develop deeper empathy and understanding.

The company leads the industry in technology innovation with EngageVR, a virtual reality program using Oculus Quest headsets that enables residents to travel virtually to the pyramids of Egypt, swim with whales, or reconnect with veterans from their battalions in virtual living rooms. The 360Well wellness program integrates four key circles—mind, body, spirit, and community—to promote holistic health and independence. Through partnerships with the University of Arizona's Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute and Curana Health for value-based care delivery in Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania, Watermark continues advancing senior care research and innovation.

Following a "shrinking to grow" strategy under new leadership, Watermark focuses on operating premium communities while maintaining its founding philosophy that they are "a wellness company that happens to provide housing and services for seniors," committed to creating experiences where residents truly feel at home with purpose, possibility, and joy.