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Watercrest Buena Vista

4.4 (150 reviews)

The Villages, FL

Independent Living and Assisted Living in The Villages, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.

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About this community

Watercrest Buena Vista in The Villages, Florida, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care. Independent living is intended for active older adults seeking maintenance-free living, with amenities and social opportunities. Assisted living supports people who need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication management while retaining independence. Illuminate Memory Care serves residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other cognitive conditions. Respite care is also among the community’s living options.

Apartment options include one- and two-bedroom apartments and memory-care studios. Residence descriptions include full kitchens, walk-in closets, high ceilings with ceiling fans, spa showers, designer finishes and natural light. Layouts vary by care type: assisted-living apartments have kitchenettes, while independent-living apartments include washers and dryers. Other listed room features include air conditioning, individual climate control, private baths, bathroom safety rails, cable or satellite television and Wi-Fi.

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Care services include individualized care plans and assistance with bathing and showering, dressing and grooming, medication management, diabetic care and incontinence care. Support with mobility and transfers is also listed, alongside ambulatory and non-ambulatory care, ancillary services and on-site therapeutic professionals. The community’s website identifies 24-hour staffing and a resident call system; another listing notes that healthcare professionals are available around the clock.

Dining includes three chef-prepared meals each day, with restaurant-style service and dining available at residents’ convenience. A grab-and-go market, café or bistro, and bar and lounge provide additional places to eat or gather. Listed meal options also include guest meals and low-sodium and no-sugar choices. Shared amenities include a pool, rooftop social area, community center and theater, as well as a game room, library, fitness center, TV lounge, therapy room and arts-and-crafts area. Spa W offers salon services and massage.

The community identifies Live Exhilarated programming and maintains separate event calendars for independent living, assisted living and memory care. On-site activities and social opportunities include arts and crafts and use of the fitness and game spaces. The different event calendars provide a way to see programming by living option, while shared spaces such as the theater and rooftop area offer settings for gatherings.

Outdoor spaces include an enclosed courtyard, patios, porches and other common areas. Housekeeping and interior and exterior maintenance are listed services, and cats and dogs are allowed. Transportation and golf-cart accommodations are identified among the community’s features, with complimentary transportation also listed. Residents receive a Villages Amenities Card that provides access to recreation facilities, golf courses, pools and social clubs in The Villages. The surrounding area also includes parks and recreation facilities.

Starting at
$6,251/mo
Care options
3 available
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Community reviews
150

Key amenities

Dining

Meal preparation and service

Pool & outdoor spaces

Garden

Fitness & wellness

Fitness programs

Housekeeping

Housekeeping and linen services

Transportation

Community operated transportation

Social activities

Community-sponsored activities

Staff & support

12-16 hour nursing

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  • 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance
  • Air-conditioning
  • Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers
  • Beauty salon
  • Cable
  • Community operated transportation
  • Community-sponsored activities
  • Computer center
  • Concierge services
  • Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet
  • Dining room
  • Fitness programs
  • Fitness room
  • Fully furnished
  • Gaming room
  • Garden
  • Hospice waiver
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Kitchenettes
  • Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers
  • Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management
  • Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment
  • Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly
  • Planned day trips
  • Preventative health screenings
  • Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center
  • Resident-run activities
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Scheduled daily activities
  • Small library
  • Spa
  • Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming
  • Swimming pool
  • Telephone
  • Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments
  • Wellness center
  • Wifi

Care options available

Independent Living

Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.

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Assisted Living

Support with everyday routines and personal care in a community setting.

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Memory Care

Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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“From the day I walked in, it was different than ALL the others - the staff, cleanliness, activities, food and EVERYONE I have spoken to just loves living there. Julie Shelton who is the move-in coordinator has been FANTASTIC!!! Thanks Watercrest for making my mom feel like family!!”
Community review · 2026

Pricing & residences

Monthly rates starting at

$6,251 / month

Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.

Listed monthly residence rates
Residence Monthly rate
Shared room $6,251
One bedroom $7,501
Studio $8,126

Resident & family reviews

4.4 · 150 reviews

From the day I walked in, it was different than ALL the others - the staff, cleanliness, activities, food and EVERYONE I have spoken to just loves living there. Julie Shelton who is the move-in coordinator has been FANTASTIC!!! Thanks Watercrest for making my mom feel like family!!

Thank you for the wonderful hospitality! We recently held a Corporate Breakfast at Watercrest Buena Vista and it was PERFECT. The staff was amazing and the food was delicious. I am still in awe about the room set up. You nailed it. When you walked in the beautiful room, it was clear that the Alzheimer's Association was in the house! All the attention to detail was amazing. I needed the breakfast to impress, and you made it happen. Thank you to everyone involved.

I wanted to reach out and compliment your team. We recently held a training meeting at your beautiful location, and the experience was exceptional. Your staff was incredibly accommodating, greeting us with smiles and ensuring all our needs were met. The building has such a vibrant, welcoming energy—it was wonderful to see so many smiling people and active engagement. Thank you for making us feel so at home

More recent reviews

I have been at Watercrest for 2 years. Prior to moving to Watercrest, I visited 10 other senior communities. Watercrest was my top choice because of its location. I am close to drug stores, restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations, etc. Other reason is the availability of things to do such as a workout place with a trainer, library, movie theatre, craft room, games for residents can play, dining place, bar area to eat or have a drink with your meal, exercise events, etc. Being here feels like you are a big family where everyone cares and willing to help others. Management is friendly and willing to help anyone when he or she needs any assistance. Through my social world, I recommend Watercrest for any senior looking for an independent or assisted living.

Five-star service through and through! The team at Watercrest Buena Vista treats every resident like a VIP guest. The "white-glove" feel of the management and the pristine condition of the facilities make everyday life here feel like a permanent vacation. It’s rare to find a place that balances a warm, welcoming community with such a high level of luxury and professionalism. A total gem.

My mom hasn’t moved in yet but we discovered a vibrant and friendly community when we went to visit the other day. We enjoyed meeting the residents and found the staff to be extraordinarily helpful and kind. One day, we hope to move my mom off of the waitlist

It is a beautiful building with lots of amenities. My friends who lived there absolutely love it there.

Watercrest Buena Vista is a beautiful community that provides great care and service to all their residents. I love that someone can start at independent living and move to assisted living or memory care if it's ever needed. It has beautiful amenities and a great management team who ensure confidence and accountability. I refer my clients to them often and with confidence!

What families highlight

  • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
  • Strong memory-care leadership (Mikaela Saunderson)
  • Restaurant-style dining and appealing meal presentation
  • Wide range of engaging activities and regular outings
  • Reliable transportation and private bus/van service

Highlights summarized from community reviews.

Location & neighborhood

5867 E County Rd 466, The Villages, FL 32162
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