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Watercrest - Sarasota

4100 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(941) 259-8971

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,861

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,614
  • Average State Price: $3,505
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Watercrest - Sarasota Description

    Watercrest - Sarasota is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care and is about 2.2 miles outside the small town of North Sarasota, Florida and is part of the Watercrest Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 making it the 34th highest rated community in the city out of 58 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.1
    Watercrest - Sarasota
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 18 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 31 out of 61 communities in Sarasota
  • Ranking in State: 1220 out of 2240 communities in FL
  • Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.3
    Watercrest Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 382 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Florida

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Aspects:

    • Insufficient staff leading to issues with meal preparation and service.
    • Long-term medication provision failures, including delays and complete failures to provide necessary medications.
    • Security concerns including inadequate nighttime security, failed locks, and break-ins.
    • Poor communication and slow response from management to significant concerns.
    • Facility maintenance issues, such as a broken heater in the pool, leading to unusability.
    • Challenges with contacting staff and lack of response to communication attempts.
    • Pool accessibility issues for safe entering and exiting.

    Positive Aspects:

    • Enjoyable aquatic aerobics classes and engaging activities like corn hole and water aerobics.
    • Weekly meal preparation and apartment cleaning services.
    • Happy Hour with live entertainment and free drinks.
    • High praise for the staff, including the Executive Director and Memory Care staff, for being helpful and attentive.
    • Residents and staff describe the community as beautiful, with a strong sense of teamwork and a family-like atmosphere.
    • Comparisons to living on a cruise ship and working at a 5-star resort, highlighting the community's luxurious feel.


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    Health

    Respite Care

    Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

    Primary Care Medical Services

    Dental Services

    Pharmacy & Wellness Supply Services

    Daily Care & Medication Management


    Services

    Extensively Trained Staff

    Nationally Certified Dementia Practitioners

    On-site Nursing Staff

    Exceptional Caregiver to Resident Ratios

    Dedicated Engagement Professionals

    Service Plans Focused on Wellbeing


    Activities

    Live ExhilaratedTM Programming

    Dynamic Calendar of Activities

    Cultural Programs

    Outings

    Watercrest Institute Classes

    Art Studio and Gallery


    Community Amenities

    State of the Art Fitness Center

    Spa W

    Convenient Maintenance

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Concierge Services

    Pet Friendly Community


    Room Amenities

    Spacious Apartments

    Plentiful Natural Lighting

    Individual Heating and Air Conditioning

    Walk-in Closets

    Washer/Dryer

    Screened Balconies


    Dining

    Chef-prepared Meals

    Restaurant Style Dining

    Dining Venues

    Fine Dining

    Bistro

    Café


    Transportation

    Transportation Services Seven Days Per Week


    Pet

    Pet Friendly Environment



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is North Sarasota which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 6,982 (very small town).
    • The average income is $75,394, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 63
      • Average Temperature: 76.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 193 days of rain and 171 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.0 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 158.0, Moderate Days 11.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Detwiler's Farm Market
    1.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.3 miles away
    Publix
    1.6 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    2.1 miles away
    Sam's Club
    3.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    SCAT
    0.3 miles away
    Sarasota, FL (SRA)
    4.5 miles away

    Banks

    SunTrust
    0.1 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.2 miles away
    Chase
    1.2 miles away
    First Federal
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
    3.0 miles away
    ER at Fruitville
    4.7 miles away
    Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    5.4 miles away
    Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
    6.1 miles away
    HealthSouth Rehabilitation Center
    6.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    Publix
    1.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    GulfCare Pharmacy
    3.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Greenberg Dental & Orthodontics
    4.1 miles away
    Creekwood Dental
    4.1 miles away
    Hillview Family Dental
    5.7 miles away
    Smiles at Lakewood Ranch
    6.4 miles away
    Family Dental Associates
    7.0 miles away

    Parks

    Longwood Park
    0.2 miles away
    Conservatory Park
    0.4 miles away
    University Place Community Park
    1.9 miles away
    Nathan Benderson Park
    2.0 miles away
    Sarasota County
    2.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    University Town Center
    2.0 miles away
    Westfield Siesta Key
    6.4 miles away
    DeSoto Square Mall
    7.1 miles away
    Ellenton Premium Outlets
    10.2 miles away

    Culture

    Asolo Repertory Theatre
    4.4 miles away
    Historic Asolo Theater
    4.5 miles away
    Art Center Sarasota
    4.9 miles away
    Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
    5.0 miles away
    Manatee Performing Arts Center
    9.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Outback Steakhouse
    1.0 miles away
    Applebee's
    1.0 miles away
    Demetrios Pizza & Grill
    1.2 miles away
    Duffy's Sports Grill
    1.4 miles away
    Carrabba's Italian Grill
    1.5 miles away

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