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.

    Communities

    • The entrance of The Watermark at Beverly Hills, a senior living facility, surrounded by lush landscaping.
      4.9(326)
      $8,500 – $11,000+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      The Watermark at Beverly Hills

      220 N Clark Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
    • Front entrance of a Victorian-style building with a covered porte-cochere, columns, benches, planters, and an American flag.
      4.5(285)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake

      965 Brighton Cir, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
    • Stone building front labeled 'Washington's Tavern' with two windows, blue shutters, and flowers.
      4.4(251)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Bellingham at West Chester

      1615 Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380
    • Front entrance of a white-columned memory care building with a glass door, bench, and trimmed shrubbery.
      4.5(224)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care

      Rose Tree Place

      500 Sandy Bank Rd, Media, PA 19063
    • Exterior view of a senior living facility building with cream-colored siding and green metal roofs over entrances and patios. There are green umbrellas shading outdoor seating areas surrounded by white picket fences. Trees with autumn foliage are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
      4.7(220)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Legacy at Clover Blossom

      100 McAuley Dr, Rochester, NY 14610
    • Exterior view of Summit Senior Living facility with a two-story building featuring a peaked roof, stone and wood siding, surrounded by trees, shrubs, and a well-maintained lawn under a clear blue sky.
      4.7(213)
      $2,800 – $3,200+
      1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Summit Senior Living

      5524 W 6200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84118
    • Entrance of a senior living facility with a covered drop-off area supported by white columns. The building has beige siding with white trim and several windows. There is a tree and some landscaping near the entrance.
      4.6(211)
      $4,019 – $4,822+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      The Fountains at Greenbriar

      2100 S Swope Dr, Independence, MO 64057
    • Aerial view of The Emerson at St. Peters senior living facility showing a large U-shaped building with gray roofs surrounded by lush green trees and landscaped gardens. The central courtyard features paved walkways, outdoor tables with umbrellas, and well-maintained shrubbery. The background includes dense forested areas.
      4.7(209)
      $2,515 – $3,728+
      1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      The Emerson at St. Peters

      363 Jungermann Rd, St. Peters, MO 63376
    • Exterior view of a modern, multi-story senior living facility building under a clear blue sky with a tree branch partially visible at the top.
      4.8(195)
      $4,995 – $9,995+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom • Shared
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Almaden

      4610 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118
    • Covered stone-and-timber porte-cochère entrance with hanging lanterns and a chandelier at the front of a multi-story building.
      4.4(194)
      $3,500 – $4,550+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Parkview in Frisco

      7450 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034
    • Exterior view of a multi-story brick building with arched windows and a decorative tower under a partly cloudy blue sky, with green trees in the foreground.
      4.8(194)
      $5,912 – $7,094+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights

      21 Clark St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    • Exterior view of The Fountains at La Cholla senior living facility showing a circular stone water fountain surrounded by desert plants and cacti in the foreground, with a three-story beige building and a covered entrance in the background under a blue sky with some clouds.
      4.5(180)
      $2,000+
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Fountains at La Cholla

      2001 W Rudasill Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
    • Aerial view of the brick Woodbury Mews building with green roofs, a covered entrance, parking lot and surrounding trees.
      4.2(177)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      continuing care retirement community

      Woodbury Mews

      122124 Green Ave, Woodbury, NJ 08096
    • Exterior view of a multi-story brick senior living facility with balconies, surrounded by trees and landscaped greenery under a partly cloudy sky.
      4.2(169)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Broadway Cityview

      5301 Bryant Irvin Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76132-4030
    • Exterior view of The Lodge at North Ogden, a senior living facility with a rustic design featuring red wooden buildings, stone pillars, and a covered entrance. Mountains are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
      4.5(168)
      $4,260 – $5,538+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      The Lodge at North Ogden

      204 E 1700 N, North Ogden, UT 84414
    • Exterior view of a large multi-story brick building with arched windows and balconies, surrounded by trees and landscaping, under a twilight sky.
      4.8(160)
      $4,772 – $7,452+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Preston of the Park Cities

      5917 Sherry Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
    • Exterior view of The Watermark At Bellevue Assisted Living & Memory Care building entrance at dusk, featuring large glass windows, a curved driveway, and landscaped plants in the foreground.
      4.9(151)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Bellevue

      121 112th Ave Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004
    • Front entrance of a multi-story senior living building with a covered porte-cochere, circular stone fountain, and parked cars.
      4.5(151)
      $4,200 – $8,500+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Fountains at RiverVue

      1 Rivervue Pl, Tuckahoe, NY 10707
    • Front view of a large multi-story senior living building with a wide manicured lawn, palm trees, and a circular driveway.
      4.5(146)
      $4,035 – $5,245+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      The Glades at ChampionsGate

      8400 Champions Gate Blvd, Championsgate, FL 33896
    • Front exterior view of Joshua Springs Senior Living facility showing a large covered entrance with columns, beige stucco walls, multiple windows, and a tiled roof under a clear blue sky.
      4.5(143)
      $4,793 – $6,230+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Joshua Springs Senior Living

      2995 Desert Sky Blvd, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
    • Exterior view of a large senior living facility building with a covered entrance and multiple windows. The building has a beige stucco finish with a tiled roof. There are several parked cars in the parking lot, desert landscaping with small trees and cacti, and mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
      4.9(139)
      $4,575 – $5,490+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Continental Ranch

      8689 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
    • Exterior view of The Hacienda at Georgetown senior living facility at dusk, showing a modern multi-story building with illuminated windows and a large stone sign in the foreground with the facility's name.
      4.7(138)
      $7,012 – $9,115+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Hacienda at Georgetown

      60 Del Webb Blvd, Georgetown, TX 78633
    • Aerial view of The Watermark at Cherry Hills facility with a three-story beige building surrounded by residential houses, trees, and a clear sky with mountains in the background.
      4.5(136)
      $5,641 – $6,769+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Cherry Hills

      6901 San Vicente Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
    • Entrance to The Watermark at the Pearl with glass doors and a parked car.
      4.6(135)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at the Pearl

      1540 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
    • Exterior view of a building entrance featuring the indulge A Salon sign.
      4.8(134)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens

      35 Fenton St, Livermore, CA 94550
    • Exterior view of Blue Bell Place, a senior living facility with white columns, balconies, and a well-maintained garden area in front. The building has a classic architectural style with large windows and a paved driveway.
      4.2(132)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care

      Blue Bell Place

      777 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
    • Front entrance of a Mediterranean-style senior living building with an arched porte-cochère, landscaped circular driveway, and an American flag.
      4.5(132)
      $4,635 – $6,025+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Vistawilla

      1519 E State Rd 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708
    • Exterior front view of a multi-story tan stucco senior living building with a pergola entrance, address pillar marked 3600, and desert landscaping at dusk.
      4.6(127)
      $6,042 – $7,854+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      White Cliffs Senior Living

      3600 Peterson Rd, Kingman, AZ 86409
    • Exterior view of a two-story residential building with white siding and black shutters, surrounded by green grass and large trees under a bright sun in a clear blue sky.
      4.8(127)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      East Village Place

      50 Benton Dr, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
    • Exterior view of The Watermark at Southpark Meadows building entrance at dusk, featuring a large wooden canopy supported by metal beams and illuminated pillars. Two children sit on a bench in the foreground on a grassy area.
      4.7(125)
      $7,061 – $9,179+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Southpark Meadows

      9320 Alice Mae Ln, Austin, TX 78748
    • White single-story senior living building with a large sunroom on a grassy hill and a bench in the foreground.
      4.6(123)
      $2,995 – $3,594+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      The Fountains at Millbrook

      79 Flint Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545
    • A white shuttle bus with floral designs and the text 'Rockland Place Extraordinary Senior Living' parked in front of a large brick and beige senior living facility building with multiple windows and a covered entrance with white columns.
      4.4(123)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Rockland Place

      1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
    • Exterior view of the Watermark Laguna Niguel building with a large vertical sign displaying the name. The building is modern with large windows and surrounded by plants and trees under a clear blue sky.
      5.0(120)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care

      Watermark Laguna Niguel

      27762 Forbes Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    • Exterior view of a senior living facility with a beige stucco building, an arched entrance with the number 1640, an American flag on a flagpole, palm trees, and a sign that reads 'Caliche Senior Living'.
      4.4(117)
      $5,423 – $7,049+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Jaidon Manor assisted living

      1177 E Bonita Pl, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
    • A tree-lined courtyard with a central stone fountain leading to the entrance of a Mediterranean-style building.
      4.7(114)
      $4,796 – $5,755+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Hacienda at the Canyon

      3900 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750
    • Exterior view of St. Andrew's Village, a senior living community, showing a stone and brick building with a covered entrance and balconies. The entrance has a sign with the community name and the address number 13801. There are some bushes and a car parked near the entrance.
      4.5(112)
      $5,440 – $7,072+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      St. Andrew's Village

      13801 E Yale Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
    • Exterior front of a two-story senior living building with a curved brick walkway, landscaping, and metal railing under a clear blue sky.
      4.6(108)
      $4,878 – $6,341+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Oro Valley

      9005 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
    • Exterior view of a building with a white facade and a wooden pergola on the balcony. The building has a tiled roof and several windows, with clear blue sky in the background.
      4.2(106)
      $3,770 – $7,153+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Hacienda at the River

      2720 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
    • Front exterior view of a modern multi-story white residential building against a clear blue sky.
      4.8(104)
      $5,692 – $6,830+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Westwood Village

      947 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
    • Exterior view of a two-story senior living facility building with brick and siding facade, surrounded by green trees and landscaping under a clear blue sky. A sidewalk and a paved driveway are visible in the foreground.
      3.8(101)
      $4,046 – $5,259+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      continuing care retirement community

      Legacy at Cranberry Landing

      300 Cranberry Landing Dr, Rochester, NY 14609
    • Modern multi-story senior living facility building with large windows and balconies, surrounded by trees and a driveway, under a partly cloudy sky during daylight.
      4.7(86)
      $4,847 – $5,816+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Clearwater at the Heights

      1245 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008
    • Modern multi-story residential building with balconies and large windows under a bright sunny sky, viewed from across a curved road with green trees on the side.
      4.8(78)
      $5,585 – $6,702+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Sky Bridge at Town Center

      360 Sky Bridge Dr, Largo, MD 20774
    • Exterior view of a senior living facility named Legacy at Grande Vie, featuring a brick building with a white entrance canopy, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping including trees and shrubs under a partly cloudy sky.
      4.0(72)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Legacy at Grande‘Vie

      2140 Five Mile Line Rd, Penfield, NY 14526
    • Entrance sign for Watersound Fountains senior living facility with landscaped greenery around it and a multi-story building in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
      4.9(59)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Watersound Fountains

      65 Origins Pkwy, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
    • Entrance to a building with a beige tiled archway above double red doors. The number 468 is displayed above the arch, and a sign reading 'Lakeside Park' is above the doors. Two large potted plants flank the entrance, and a green doormat with the text 'Lakeside Park' is placed in front of the doors.
      4.3(58)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Lakeside Park

      468 Perkins St, Oakland, CA 94610
    • Exterior view of The Springs at St Andrew's Village Health Care Center building at dusk, featuring a stone and brick facade with warm interior lights glowing through the windows and a colorful sunset sky in the background.
      4.4(54)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Springs at St Andrew's Village

      2670 S Abilene St W, Aurora, CO 80014
    • Exterior view of a senior living facility named East Hill, featuring a multi-story building with a combination of brick and beige siding, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping including a blooming white-flowered tree and green shrubs under a partly cloudy sky.
      4.2(50)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at East Hill

      611 E Hill Rd, Southbury, CT 6488
    • Well-appointed living room with sofas and striped armchairs arranged around a wooden coffee table on a patterned red rug, a fireplace and built-in shelving with artwork.
      5.0(24)
      $5,532 – $6,638+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey

      4000 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92057
    • A large, modern senior living facility building with three stories, surrounded by palm trees and green landscaping. People are walking and sitting near the water's edge in front of the building, which has a clear blue sky overhead.
      4.8(24)
      $7,106 – $9,237+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Marco Island

      1170 San Marco Rd, Marco Island, FL 34145
    • Modern multi-story senior living facility building with large windows, balconies, and retail spaces on the ground floor. Several people and cars are visible outside under a clear blue sky.
      4.8(21)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care

      Watermark at San Jose

      1017 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
    • 4.4(16)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Fountains at the Albemarle

      200 Trade St, Tarboro, NC 27886
    • Front view of a beige, multi-garage senior living residence with a paved driveway.
      3.8(16)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at 3030 Park

      3030 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
    • Exterior view of The Lodge at North Ogden, a large red building with stone pillars and a covered entrance, set against a backdrop of mountains under a clear blue sky. A stone and wood sign with the facility's name is visible in the foreground on a well-maintained lawn.
      4.5(15)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Lodge in North Ogden

      204 E 1700 N, North Ogden, UT 84404
    • Front exterior of a three-story senior living building at dusk with a lit entrance, landscaped driveway, and parked cars.
      4.8(15)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Sonrisa Senior Living

      1031 Roseville Pkwy, Roseville, CA 95678
    • Front exterior of a two-story senior living building with a porte-cochère, landscaped flowerbeds, trees, and cars in the driveway.
      4.6(11)
      $4,938 – $6,072+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Watermark at Morrison Ranch

      3333 E Morrison Ranch Pkwy, Gilbert, AZ 85296
    • Exterior view of a modern assisted living and memory care facility with a two-story building surrounding a landscaped outdoor area featuring a green lawn, trees, benches, and a walking path under a partly cloudy sky.
      3.0(2)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      assisted living, memory care

      Sonrisa Assisted Living and Memory Care

      1041 Roseville Pkwy, Roseville, CA 95678
    • 5.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      The Watermark at Bellevue Independent Living

      65 112th Ave Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004
    • 5.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Legacy at Parklands

      2000 Park Creek Ln, Churchville, NY 14428
    • Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Legacy at Erie Station

      1545 Erie Station Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467
    • $3,613 – $4,335+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      assisted living

      The Watermark at Trinity

      1960 Blue Fox Way, Odessa, FL 34655
    12
    Mirador

    Helping families find the perfect senior living community. Your trusted guide to quality care.

    Company

    Senior living guides

    © 2026 Mirador Living
    Terms of usePrivacy policy