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Watercrest Senior Living Group Achieves Eight Consecutive Years of Certification as a Great Place to Work®
VERO BEACH, Fla., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly announces their eight-time consecutive certification as a Great Place to Work® awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner Activated Insights. The certification process involved surveying 95% of Watercrest's associates from locations across the southeastern United States. Dozens of elements of team members' experience on the job were evaluated, including the feeling of being welcomed as a new employee, the belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on employees' experiences, regardless of title or position. "Achieving eight consecutive years of Great Place to Work certification exemplifies Watercrest's principles of service. By celebrating each associate and their God-given talents, together we've created a company where servant leaders collaborate to honor our elders," says Marc Vorkapich, Principal and CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group. "At Watercrest, we believe our collective values determine the extent to which our collective vision is realized. Our associates feel valued, and their impact as integral members of the Watercrest family is recognized." Prior to hiring, Watercrest deploys a thorough behavioral based interview process to discover how candidates' values align with the Watercrest mission and vision. Watercrest associates proudly display their core value on their name badge, honoring a call to serve seniors. Last year, Watercrest launched a widespread campaign across its organization entitled 'We Are Watercrest,' spurring associates to celebrate their core values in partnership with excellence in service. With the hashtag #WeAreWatercrest, associates took to social media proudly showcasing their unique contributions to their Watercrest community. Great workplaces are defined by employees' levels of trust, pride and camaraderie, but the best workplaces are characterized by factors such as executive team effectiveness, innovation experience, complexity, and financial sustainability, all which contribute to a great workplace for associates at every level within the organization. In the 2025 survey, close to 90% of Watercrest associates responded that "their work has special meaning" and "they feel the difference they are making in the community." One associate added that Watercrest, "feels like a second family. The management is supportive and genuinely values employee input, which makes a huge difference." Another team member added, "Watercrest goes the extra mile to support associates at all levels. It's a great place to work with people who truly understand what the industry needs and wants. There is no place I would rather be." "Being named a Great Place to Work for the 8th consecutive year is a testament to the strength of our culture and the value we place on our associates. A positive workplace is an investment that delivers an exceptional experience for our team members, families and our residents," says Joan Williams, Principal and CFO of Watercrest Senior Living Group. The Watercrest Senior Living Group certification of Great Place to Work® encompasses all of the senior living communities operating under the Watercrest Senior Living umbrella, including Market Street Memory Care Residence, Pelican Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care, and LifeBUILT Architecture. About Watercrest Senior Living GroupWatercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. An eight-time certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit About Activated InsightsActivated Insights is the senior care affiliate of Great Place to Work, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through its aging services certification program, Activated Insights helps Great Place to Work recognize outstanding workplace cultures in the aging services industry and produce the annual Fortune "Best Workplaces for Aging Services™" as well as other Great Place to Work Best Workplaces lists for Millennials, Women, Diversity, Small & Medium Companies, and various regions. Through its employee engagement platform, Activated Insights helps clients create great workplaces that outpace peers on key business metrics like revenue growth, profitability, and retention. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Watercrest Senior Living Group
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30-05-2025
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Watercrest Fredericksburg Assisted Living and Memory Care Now Accepting Reservations
VERO BEACH, Fla., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Fredericksburg Assisted Living and Memory Care is now welcoming visitors to their community leasing center, offering prospective residents the opportunity to secure their reservation in the 142-unit resort-style senior living community currently under construction in the historic city of Fredericksburg, VA. Watercrest Senior Living Group and partners, Harbert Seniors Housing Fund II, LP and Centric Development are pleased to announce that construction is steadily advancing, and the community is scheduled to open in Fall 2025. Watercrest Fredericksburg will offer 106 assisted living and 36 memory care apartments with resort-style service and world-class care. The architecture and design will boast a stunning promenade, fireplace lounge, multiple dining options, theater, library, billiards, spacious courtyards with fountains and Watercrest's premier Spa W. For a virtual tour of this stunning community, visit Watercrest Fredericksburg on YouTube. "As Watercrest expands throughout the southeast, opening our second community in Virginia, we have the opportunity to elevate senior living by delivering Watercrest's Signature care, service, and luxury amenities to local seniors and their families," says Marc Vorkapich, Principal and CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group. "We look forward to cultivating partnerships which foster engagement and connectivity in the Fredericksburg community." Future residents, family members and associates are encouraged to visit the leasing center to discover firsthand the difference in senior living at Watercrest Fredericksburg. By seamlessly integrating personalized assisted living and expert Alzheimer's care, Watercrest ensures that every resident will enjoy a life rich in comfort, connection, and purpose—all while experiencing the very best of Fredericksburg. The Watercrest Fredericksburg leasing center is located on the community campus at 4525 Spotsylvania Parkway across from Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center and just a few miles from the newly opened Veterans Health Care Center. Leasing center hours are 10am-4pm Monday through Friday, walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Evenings and weekends are also available by appointment. For community information or to schedule a tour, contact the office at 540-370-7137 or email crd-wfrb@ About Watercrest Senior Living GroupWatercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. An eight-time certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. Visit About Harbert Management CorporationHMC is an investment management firm focusing on alternative assets, with approximately $8.2 billion in Regulatory Assets under Management as of September 30, 2024. A privately owned firm founded in 1993, HMC serves foundations, endowments, fund of funds, pension funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals across multiple asset classes. For additional information about HMC, visit About Centric DevelopmentCentric Development is a multistate real estate developer and general contractor with a proven track record of over 150 completed projects. Led by seasoned principals with experience in public and private real estate transactions, Centric Development leverages its expertise to deliver high quality, timely and value driven results. For additional information about Centric, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Watercrest Senior Living Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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30-05-2025
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Watercrest Fredericksburg Assisted Living and Memory Care Now Accepting Reservations
VERO BEACH, Fla., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Fredericksburg Assisted Living and Memory Care is now welcoming visitors to their community leasing center, offering prospective residents the opportunity to secure their reservation in the 142-unit resort-style senior living community currently under construction in the historic city of Fredericksburg, VA. Watercrest Senior Living Group and partners, Harbert Seniors Housing Fund II, LP and Centric Development are pleased to announce that construction is steadily advancing, and the community is scheduled to open in Fall 2025. Watercrest Fredericksburg will offer 106 assisted living and 36 memory care apartments with resort-style service and world-class care. The architecture and design will boast a stunning promenade, fireplace lounge, multiple dining options, theater, library, billiards, spacious courtyards with fountains and Watercrest's premier Spa W. For a virtual tour of this stunning community, visit Watercrest Fredericksburg on YouTube. "As Watercrest expands throughout the southeast, opening our second community in Virginia, we have the opportunity to elevate senior living by delivering Watercrest's Signature care, service, and luxury amenities to local seniors and their families," says Marc Vorkapich, Principal and CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group. "We look forward to cultivating partnerships which foster engagement and connectivity in the Fredericksburg community." Future residents, family members and associates are encouraged to visit the leasing center to discover firsthand the difference in senior living at Watercrest Fredericksburg. By seamlessly integrating personalized assisted living and expert Alzheimer's care, Watercrest ensures that every resident will enjoy a life rich in comfort, connection, and purpose—all while experiencing the very best of Fredericksburg. The Watercrest Fredericksburg leasing center is located on the community campus at 4525 Spotsylvania Parkway across from Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center and just a few miles from the newly opened Veterans Health Care Center. Leasing center hours are 10am-4pm Monday through Friday, walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Evenings and weekends are also available by appointment. For community information or to schedule a tour, contact the office at 540-370-7137 or email crd-wfrb@ About Watercrest Senior Living GroupWatercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. An eight-time certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. Visit About Harbert Management CorporationHMC is an investment management firm focusing on alternative assets, with approximately $8.2 billion in Regulatory Assets under Management as of September 30, 2024. A privately owned firm founded in 1993, HMC serves foundations, endowments, fund of funds, pension funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals across multiple asset classes. For additional information about HMC, visit About Centric DevelopmentCentric Development is a multistate real estate developer and general contractor with a proven track record of over 150 completed projects. Led by seasoned principals with experience in public and private real estate transactions, Centric Development leverages its expertise to deliver high quality, timely and value driven results. For additional information about Centric, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Watercrest Senior Living Group
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11-02-2025
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Watercrest St. Lucie West Honored for Two Consecutive Years with Prestigious Reputation 800 Award
VERO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second consecutive year, Watercrest St. Lucie West Assisted Living and Memory Care proudly celebrates their recognition as a winner of the 800 Award by Reputation, a global leader in reputation performance management. The Reputation 800 Award is a top honor for location-level businesses with best-in-class brand reputation, highlighting organizations that go above and beyond in delivering on brand promise by listening to and acting on feedback from their consumers. Winners of the award are "setting the gold standard for what it means to be truly consumer-centric" ( "The 800 Award is a testament to our Watercrest Principles of Service including acting as trusted advisors and committing to excellence in everything that we do," says Marc Vorkapich, Principal and CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group. "Earning this distinction for two consecutive years showcases the success of our team at Watercrest St. Lucie West in providing the highest level of customer interaction, feedback and positive growth." Winners of the 800 Award have achieved a score of 800 or higher on the Reputation platform due to their focus on high customer satisfaction over the past year. The Reputation score measures review sentiment, volume, spread, recency, response, and length, along with brand reach and health, social engagement, business listing accuracy and search impressions. For more information, visit Watercrest St. Lucie West is also two-time recipient of Best Assisted Living/Senior Living Community in the 2023 and 2024 Treasure Coast Community Choice Awards, an achievement reflecting excellence as voted by the local community. Watercrest St. Lucie West is well-known in the St. Lucie area for their outstanding commitment to community partnerships, fundraising involvement, and hosting of social events throughout the year. The signature Watercrest product provides 102 assisted living and 26 memory care apartments with resort-style service and breathtaking lakeside views. The community boasts an exquisite design with stunning promenade, fireplace, signature water wall, multiple dining options, pool, salon and spa, grand balconies and Florida style outdoor living spaces with picturesque water views. Conveniently located at 279 NW California Boulevard along Florida's breathtaking Treasure Coast, Watercrest St. Lucie West is just minutes from abundant dining, entertainment, and retail options. For information, contact the community at 772-758-7472. About Watercrest Senior Living Group Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A seven-time certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Watercrest Senior Living Group Sign in to access your portfolio
