The Watermark at Vistawilla

The Watermark at Vistawilla sits in Winter Springs, Florida, close to Lake Jesup, golf courses, restaurants, and shopping centers, and offers a lot for seniors who want different types of care like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays, all in the same three-story building. The place has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in cozy layouts, and folks can bring their pets, which a lot of residents like. The community has round-the-clock staff who help with daily living tasks, and everyone gets care that's personalized, with specialized support for people with Alzheimer's or dementia in the Prema Memory Support℠ unit. There are many programs set up to keep people engaged, offering classes at Watermark University, outings called Extraordinary Outings, and tech like LifeLoop and PalCare Real-Time Location System to help with safety and communication. Residents have a lot to do, like fitness and wellness programs in the on-site center, group events, and even brain exercises through BrainCafé℠, and there's always something on the calendar. The place has a wellness center, spa, salon, and plenty of clean private and common areas, and there's easy access for wheelchairs and high-speed internet throughout the building. Meals are a big part of daily life, with chefs preparing tasty, nutritious options including special offerings through Gourmet Bites Cuisine, made to fit each person's needs or restrictions. Staff are known to be friendly and helpful, making residents feel like they're in a bright, social place where making friends is easy. The Watermark at Vistawilla uses some unique technology like Accushield for entry, Technology Concierge service, and 360Well® Coordinator for wellness, all to make life simpler and safer. Families find resources and information on their website, from floor plans and photos to reviews and the Senior Living Toolkit, so they know what daily life looks like. The place has won Best of Senior Living and Most Friendly in Senior Living awards, and reviews give it a score of 7.9, which shows people feel comfortable and well cared for here. There are Signature Programs including EngageVR®, Resident Ambassadors, and partnerships like SAGE that help bring everyone together, and the community is always planning new public events and activities that help residents feel like they're part of something. The Watermark at Vistawilla aims to give people choices, comfort, connection, and enough chances to enjoy each day at their own pace.

The Watermark at Vistawilla 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.