senior designer Grant Warner HKS spends the night in upper living communities with immersive indoor streetscapes, such as Watercrest Sarasota, to fully experience the impact of the “open air” concept on resident engagement and family interaction. Warner has seen firsthand how the environment motivates residents, family members, and caregivers alike.
“The smell of fresh grass immediately brings me back to the ball field where I spent time with my father,” Mark Furkabic, director and CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group. “Research shows that using specific sights, sounds, and smells connects us to our memories and experiences. This critical component of our multisensory programming at Market Street Plaza is designed to integrate the individual needs of each resident we serve.”
The uniquely designed Market Street Plaza on Watercrest showcases an ‘outdoor’ street view with winding trees, fresh flowers and innovative visual cues, all surrounded by the soothing sounds of nature. Residents delight in the comfort of familiar activities such as stopping by the post office, newspapers and magazines, browsing the art gallery, tasting fresh pastries at the bakery, or visiting the salon and barbershop for private pampering. Each space has been carefully designed to stimulate the senses and encourage meaningful interaction for residents and guests.
Watercrest Sarasota is a newly constructed luxury campus comprising of 72 townhouses, 94 living spaces, and 32 memory homes with world-class amenities and exceptional care. The architecture and design features a stunning walkway, fireplace, signature waterwall, pool, salon, spa, children’s play area, large balconies, and Florida-style outdoor living spaces, as well as exquisitely designed dining venues in a resort-style setting.
Watercrest Sarasota is the signature Watercrest product that Watercrest Senior Living Group and United Properties share. The design team includes Interior Design Partners, HKS Architecture, LifeBUILT Architecture, and Walker and Company Construction. Watercrest Sarasota is ideally located at 4100 University Parkway in Sarasota, Florida. For information, contact the community at 941-979-1396.
About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was established to honor our mothers and fathers, and aspire to become a beacon of quality in the lives of our seniors by exceeding standards of care, service, and affiliate training. Watercrest Senior Living Communities are known for their luxurious beauty, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programs that provide unparalleled service to seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Watercrest is a certified Great Place to Work, specializing in the development and operations of helping communities for the care of memory, living, and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestsraduateliving.com.
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