Legacy at Fairways

Legacy At Fairways stands on rolling hills with views of Bristol Hills and Champion Hills Golf Course and Country Club, and you'll find people living here with a purpose at any stage, whether they need independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, memory care, or are just looking for a short-term stay to recover after surgery or injury, and the fact is, they've got everything right on site, with villas to call your own that you can decorate to suit your personal style, or studio and one- or two-bedroom apartments, plus spacious furnished suites for people who need a short, supportive stay, and if you like to be busy, there's always something on the calendar-classes, workshops, outings to Rochester and Lake Ontario, art, music therapy, ballroom dancing, fitness routines, photography sessions, creative arts, and poetry, plus there's a chapel, a library, a beauty salon and spa, a fitness center, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services, so everyday life gets a bit easier for residents, and if you're the social type you'll find cozy lounges with fireplaces, activity spaces, bocce courts, a swimming pool, golf and a country club, and even walking and hiking trails outside to keep both body and mind moving, while Watermark University, 360Well, and BrainCafé™ programs mean you get a chance to learn something new, meet friends, and stay sharp, with resident ambassadors to help newcomers fit right in, and with technology like LifeLoop and iN2L to keep residents and families connected, so you always know what's happening, and a pet-friendly attitude for those with furry friends. Meals are chef-prepared, served restaurant-style, and there's private dining if family comes by for something special, while staff are on hand all day and night to tend to needs quickly, whether it's help with medication, memory care, or just someone to talk to at three in the morning, and social programs are aimed at keeping people active and encouraged to make friends. The setting has a country charm, while hospitals and doctors are close by, and people who choose Legacy At Fairways generally want a comfortable place where they don't have to worry about maintenance, laundry, carrying groceries, or being lonely, because the community gets folks together every day, whether it's for a class, a meal, or a simple game of bocce outside, and although life here is designed to make things easier for seniors, there's also care and attention given to making each day meaningful, whether you want to spend easy mornings watching the hills or head out for city trips with friends, and everything from the amenities to the programs show a real effort to support dignity, comfort, and connection among folks who call this place home.

Legacy at Fairways 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.