Legacy at Erie Station

Legacy at Erie Station has different types of care for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services, so folks can get help with what they need, whether that's help with daily tasks, more hands-on nursing care, or extra support for memory-related conditions like Alzheimer's. The place has apartments and villas-studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom homes-some with patios, all with either full kitchens or kitchenettes, and plenty of space to move around. Meals get served restaurant-style by a chef, with international recipes on the menu, vegetarian choices, hot breakfasts on Saturdays, and continental breakfasts most other days, plus chef-prepared dinners made using food from nearby farms. There are fireplaces, peaceful ponds with fountains, a big fitness center, a library, a salon and barber shop, and outdoor courtyards where folks can enjoy the gardens or sit with pets, since pet-friendly rooms are available.

The community offers lots of activities and classes, like Watermark University courses, art and cooking classes, Tai Chi, yoga, chess, language lessons, and group outings, including trips over to Tinker Nature Park and other local spots, and there are options for both on-site and off-site devotional services, with an interfaith chapel, Catholic and Protestant services, visits from chaplains or priests, and displays around the building showing upcoming events so it's easy to keep track of what's going on. There are both indoor and outdoor gathering spots, comfortable lounges with fireplaces, laundry facilities, a store for personal items, a game room, and even a therapy area for folks needing physical rehab or support. All units come with cable or satellite TV, community Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, and the whole building is kept up by housekeeping and maintenance staff, with 24/7 help always available. Security is there round the clock, and the grounds are well kept with safe, wheelchair-accessible paths and showers, plus ground-floor units for those who need them. The place gets described as having a country inn feeling thanks to its grounds, ponds, and the sense of privacy you get even as part of a bigger community.

Legacy at Erie Station sometimes brings in residents from its other locations like Legacy at Clover Blossom, Legacy at Cranberry Landing, and others, all sharing similar programs and a focus on making life comfortable and engaging for seniors. There are special programs like EngageVR®, BrainCafé™, and Resident Ambassadors to help folks stay sharp and social, and transportation gets provided for errands, appointments, and outings. The idea is to make sure older adults can keep their freedom and privacy while still having help nearby if they need it, with choices in where and how to live, plenty of activities to pick from, and care for all levels, from the fairly healthy to those needing more skilled support. Meals can be customized for diets, and the staff helps with things like bathing, dressing, keeping up with medications, and other daily chores for anyone who needs that sort of care. There's also short-term stay if folks want to recover after surgery or need help for a little while. The place works to give people choices in their care, offers financial planning resources, and keeps up many long-standing ties with the local neighborhood.

Legacy at Erie Station 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.