Legacy at Parklands

Legacy At Parklands in Churchville, New York, is a senior living community that supports different care needs, including independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays, and while some would say there's a lot to pick from, the choices come down to what each person needs as they change over time, including skilled nursing for those who need it. The property operates as an apartment community and offers a range of home-like spaces with indoor common areas, living rooms, dining rooms, sitting rooms, libraries, and private bedrooms, along with kitchenette options so folks still have their own space to do what they like, and every floor having its own laundry room that doesn't require coins is a little touch that makes things easier. Maintenance and housekeeping come with the package, so day-to-day chores get handled, and the staff, including the business office, cleaning, meal, and front desk workers, keep things running while staying friendly and respectful, which matters to a lot of older folks who want to be treated with dignity. Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals is available, including private and buffet dining rooms, and there are salon, transportation, and concierge-style services too, which means getting to appointments and staying groomed doesn't have to be a worry.

Legacy At Parklands also focuses on activities and programs that help residents stay active in both body and mind, like fitness classes, creative workshops, and events that bring people together to socialize and keep from feeling isolated, and there's a full schedule that covers educational, social, and entertaining things to do, so there's always something going on if anyone wants to join in. The community design leans toward a boutique style, aiming to make spaces comfortable without being too fancy or overwhelming, and offers amenities most folks would recognize from home, like sitting areas and common rooms for gathering with friends or family. Support is available 24/7 through a professional care team, along with specific programs for assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care to help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication, and everything's done in a way that tries to let people keep their independence and make their own choices, and each care plan gets tailored to individual needs, with a focus on respect and empowerment.

The community welcomes short-term stays, villas, and has enhanced assisted living for people who need more help, and the larger Legacy network includes communities like Legacy at Clover Blossom and others, so there's some consistency in how things are done. Legal protections include non-discrimination policies for LGBTQ people and cover gender identity, orientation, and income source, because both federal and New York state law require fairness in housing and services. There are no details available about rental fees, utility coverage, outdoor or parking features, pets, or exact building accessibility, but the property is focused on comfort, ease of life, and providing the latest amenities for seniors looking for safe, maintenance-free living where they can still enjoy friendships, privacy, and good company.

Legacy at Parklands 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.