Watercrest Buena Vista

5867 E County Rd 466, The Villages, FL 32162

4.8 / 5.0 70 Reviews

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About Watercrest Buena Vista

Watercrest Buena Vista provides total living and care options. We can make your search for senior living an easy one. Conveniently located in The Villages, we are close to hospitals and physicians. Residents have plenty of entertainment options nearby as well. The Villages has plenty of events for seniors looking for some excitement.

We help our senior residents not only with their daily routines, but to thrive physically, mentally, and socially within our community. We design care plans that meet the individual needs for each resident. We also have trained medical staffing available when needed. Our community offers a full activities and social calendar that helps seniors thrive not just in body and mind, but also socially.

Watercrest Buena Vista Senior Living & Care Types

Independent Living

For healthy seniors in The Villages, Watercrest Buena Vista Independent Living provides an active and engaging retirement lifestyle. This community caters to older adults, eliminating maintenance worries in a setting designed for seniors and providing plentiful social opportunities. At Watercrest Buena Vista Independent Living, you are free to spend your retirement years focusing on your favorite hobbies and interests.

Assisted Living

Watercrest Buena Vista Assisted Living provides The Villages seniors with support while maintaining their independence in a nurturing environment. Residents receive personal care, enjoy common areas and activities, and have access to caring, professional staff. Trust in Watercrest Buena Vista Assisted Living to deliver the peace of mind you and your family deserve.

Memory Care

Watercrest Buena Vista Memory Care delivers focused, expert care for The Villages seniors with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related conditions. Personalized attention, a well-protected space, and brain-boosting tasks help residents get the most out of their stay. Choosing Watercrest Buena Vista Memory Care means a better quality of life for your loved ones suffering from dementia.

Watercrest Buena Vista Amenities & Services

Indoor Common Areas, Meals Provided, Beautician Onsite, Vegetarian, Activities Offsite, Outdoor Common Areas, Activities Onsite, Devotional Services Offsite, Swimming Pool / Hot Tub, Devotional Services Onsite and other perks are available to all residents. Seniors enjoy the comfort of their new home while our friendly, well-trained staff is available for anything they may need or want.

We do our best to make sure each resident is able to sustain a healthy, fulfilling life during their stay. In order to do this, our facility has Multiple services to keep them active. After all, one of the keys to staying independent is staying active.

Residents enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. Our structured program helps all residents maintain a high quality of life. Many of our activities encourage members to socialize and develop friendships with other residents. We make sure the activities are fun and entertaining.

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Watercrest Buena Vista Location

Watercrest Buena Vista

5867 E County Rd 466, The Villages, FL 32162

Pricing & Availability

(800) 755-1458

Available Living Options

  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care

Watercrest Buena Vista – Reviews

4.8 / 5.0 70 Reviews

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October 2024

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Wilma Yablonsky

My experience was excellent. Every one was so helpful, and Ms Shelton has been most understanding with my phone calls. I am most grateful to be able to join the Watercrest Family.

September 2024

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Pete Dembitsky

August 2024

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Jan Thomas

Lovely facility. Very quiet when we visited the independent living portion. Nicole was very thorough in her presentation. Liked that they have a trainer in the gym who runs various classes.

August 2024

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John Westphal

Top Notch! So good, in fact, there's a 2 year waiting list.

July 2024

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madison s

Taylor in Memory care is amazing! It gives me and my family peace of mind to know we have such devoted care staff dedicated to our parent's well being. All around a fantastic nurse!!!!

April 2024

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Travis Long

Amazing staff to work with

February 2024

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Joyce Kleinert

Friendly and knowledgeable

February 2024

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Kathleen Quinn

Location. I had visited 3 very good ones. Yours had the good qualities I was looking for , but your location - golf cart accessible and across the street from shopping - was the tipping point.

February 2024

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Jeff Madsen

I was impressed with the staff, the beauty of the building, the apartment, the activities and the upbeat environment.

November 2023

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patricia lee

Everyone very friendly

November 2023

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Nancy Woodward

We just dropped in to take a look for a possible relocation for my mother. We did not have an appointment but Kristy gave us plenty of time. We talked for a long while then she gave us a tour of the Memory Care area. Our perception was that she was fun, warm, and informative.

November 2023

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Heather Jordan

Such a lovely place. The staff is really great. I like all the fun things they do with the residents, the Memory Care Unit really goes above and beyond. Ask for a tour. The grounds are beautiful and their events are fantastic.

November 2023

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Susan George

As a therapist I am in many buildings but have rarely seen a memory care unit that is as well staffed and interactive as the one here.

October 2023

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Kaelyn Glenn

Watercrest Buena Vista is the cleanest, nicest and friendliest community I have been in. They have so many fun activities for their residents and everyone there is so kind. I love going when they have concerts and meeting all there residents. Everyone is so happy there and it's a great place to be. Not to mention their care goes above and beyond for residents and families!

October 2023

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Lynne Robinson

My Aunt has recently moved into Memory Care at Watercrest Buena Vista. The entire staff have been lovely. Especially Mikaela, she is so helpful and really works with the seniors to provide a comfortable home for them. Thank you.

October 2023

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Brooke Polfer

Watercrest Buena Vista Community is exactly the kind of community that I would want to live in myself. The building is incredible and very clean. The staff are beyond amazing and their food is out of this world! I would refer everyone to check out this community as it is something you truly need to experience in person! 🙂

September 2023

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Brittany Hansen

One of my favorite communities in The Villages. The team does a great job keeping The Villages lifestyle alive with great food, entertainment, activities, ambiance, and more. Ability to move from independent living, to assisted, to memory care if the need arises is a huge plus.

September 2023

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matt carli

I visited watercrest today from Orlando to visit a friend who just moved in...and WOW! Things are different in the villages. I was greeted by sky high open ceilings, bar services, and friendly faces. I share a perfectly cooked cheeseburger and fries with my friend before leaving, A+. I look forward to visiting my friend more often.

September 2023

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MikeLaura

Beautiful community & knowledgeable staff

September 2023

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DWK

The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The memory care director Mikaela brings in great entertainment for the residents. The facility is always clean and the residents seem very happy.

September 2023

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sara berning

August 2023

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Adrienne Link

Very clean environment and the staff is amazing, Mikalea S is the Memory Care Director and she is Fantastic !

August 2023

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Becca Hunter

amazing staff & super friendly

August 2023

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Laurie Robinson

After the sudden death of my Uncle we had to move my Aunt into a memory care facility & get this done within a very short amount of time. We also live out of state. The staff at Watercrest Buena Vista was so helpful and comforting for what we had to do. Mikaela S is a rockstar. She has made my Aunts transition into the memory care environment seamless. My Aunt is thriving bc of Mikaela's kindness, knowledge & patience, which encompasses all of the staff. Having to have someone you love need specialize care that you cannot provide is heartbreaking. Watercrest Buena Vista has eased our concerns with constant open communication with the staff & with our beloved Aunt. Thank you to all

July 2023

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Letty Mead

This facility from the start was accommodating to our family for both parents, who had to be in two different units due to their particular needs. We can't say enough good things about the exemplary staff in all areas of Watercrest Buena Vista. It is top-notch!

July 2023

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Donna Keating

Mikaela does a fantastic job of bringing in entertainment for memory care. Everyone appreciates all that she does.

July 2023

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Tiffany Meredith

Mikaela in the Memory Care area is wonderful! She cares for each resident and it truly shows! The entire building is beautiful and filled with friendly residents and welcoming staff.

June 2023

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Kenneth Eatman

What a beautiful place for seniors to live! Staff always warm and attentive! 5 STARS!!

June 2023

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Vaughn Zelinsky

Friendly staff and wonderful surroundings

June 2023

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Gregory Kuzma

Hi, my name is Karen Kuzma. I want to take time to share my recent experience at Watercress Buena Vista, The Villages, FL. My mom was diagnosed with Dementia. My stepfather was struggling as a caretaker. I live in Pennsylvania but was fortunate to be able to travel and try to assist as much as I could. When things became too much and my stepfather reached out for help, I traveled south and researched assisted living and/or memory care facilities. I met Kristy Brown at Watercrest. I was so impressed by the time she took to take me on two tours and lay out all of the information we needed to know. As time proceeded, Kristy continually kept in contact with my stepfather and myself. Everything was arranged for my mother's potential arrival, including moving all of her belongings. Unfortunately, my stepfather got cold feet and my mother never got the chance to benefit from an amazing facility, as she passed two months later. Amazingly, Kristy continues to reach out with caring words and encouragement. I highly recommend Watercrest Buena Vista to anyone looking for Senior Living. To end my thoughts, I was so impressed by the atmosphere and the care I witnessed the residents receiving. God Bless all.

June 2023

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Ron Benjamin

I have relocated several families to many places. I will say that Watercrest Senior Living Buena Vista has always been the Senior Living Facility of choice. I had two separate family's scheduled to move out of state after selling their Village Home.. I reached out to them and just asked if they would at least take a tour at Watercrest with Nicole... well both families decided to move in. Watercrest Senior Living is now their home, and they are loving every minute. The place is absolutely gorgeous. All I hear from my families is how much they love it, there is so much to do, how nice the staff is, and on and on. As a matter of fact we tried to finish a job there and it took 2 weeks because my clients were Too Busy enjoying their new home to stay in their place and let us finish. We follow up with all our customers and all I can say is, I get nothing but smiles. Looking to downsize and need a new home in The Villages? I suggest giving a call to Watercrest Senior Living a call. You will be glad you did.

May 2023

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Kristin Hall

My client stayed at Watercrest during his treatment program at our clinic and was over the top impressed! It is a long stay if 4 months and they were in from Europe and in need of housing. Kristy was amazing making the arrangements and their stay comfortable. The staff was welcoming. They said it felt like home and would highly recommend.

May 2023

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Jim Rietz

Watercrest Senior Living Buena Vista is an exceptional senior living community, and Mikaela Saunderson is an outstanding employee who consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care and support to the residents. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to enhancing the lives of the residents are truly commendable. The residents greatly appreciate Mikaela's attentiveness, kindness, and the personalized attention she gives to each individual. Her positive attitude and warm demeanor create a welcoming and nurturing environment for everyone. Watercrest Senior Living Buena Vista and Mikaela Saunderson deserve high praise for their exceptional service and commitment to the well-being of the residents.

April 2023

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Joyce Kuklewski

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March 2023

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Tiffany Gerrity

My friend Gayle has lived at this facility for a while. The care and love they give to their residents, specifically in Memory Care is undeniable. I have had family at other facilities and the staff here, specifically Mikaela S. (Director of memory care) really do care about the health, well-being and joy of her residents.

March 2023

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Terri Snow

Watercrest Buena Vista is such a unique community! Not only do they offer a beautiful place to live with independent, assisted, and memory care options, but they have so many available activities in order to provide a full, vibrant, lifestyle for their residents. The staff is wonderful to work with also!!

February 2023

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Jim Feagin

We just moved my dad into the Memory care at Watercrest and are very happy with the facility and staff! My mom and I met the new Director and the Executive Director and we’re very impressed with the changes that they are making. If you are looking for a place I would definitely recommend checking out Watercrest! Teresa Bolinski Feagin

February 2023

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Adrienne Lynn

Very clean environment and the staff is amazing, Mikalea S is the Memory Care Director and she is Fantastic !

February 2023

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Ka'Tell Corbin

Great environment to be in. It feels like a home because of how caring the staff is!

February 2023

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Christie Nelson

My dad needed a memory care facility and we choose Watercrest Buena Vista. We absolutely made the right decision. Every step of the way, we were greeted with kindness, understanding and empathy. We visited a couple facilities in the area but decided on Watercrest Buena Vista for several reasons. We really liked the set up of the Memory Unit. All residents are on one floor with comfortable common areas that had a resort feel. The meals and activities look amazing and would appeal to my dad's likes and interests. The staff (Kristy, Julie and Mikaela) have been so accommodating, friendly and helpful that we never doubted our decision. My dad was welcomed to his new home with a red carpet ceremony that he LOVED! He is a veteran and he was honored and respected. We can tell he is in good hands!

February 2023

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Danielle Eckhart

Beautiful & impressive in more ways than one!!

February 2023

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Autum Proctor

Great staff! Kind and caring!

January 2023

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chantelle Debejare

You will be blown away with how nice this place is.

January 2023

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Bonnie Waggoner

My husband resides in Memory Care @ Watercrest Buena Vista. His dementia had progressed to a point where I could no longer safely care for him. Mikaela is the new memory care director at Watercrest Buena Vista. She is enthusiastic, Creative, compassionate & caring. She & the caring staff treat the residents like they are family. My husband is kept engaged in numerous activities that include, music, excercise, art projects and games. He is sometimes taken on a road trip via a Van or a golf cart. Entertainment is sometimes brought in for the residents enjoyment! I received an email about the activities he has participated in each day . Sometimes pictures are included. The residents are well fed and dine at small clothes tables with cloth napkins. I am so relieved to have my husband in the hands of such caring people, while living at such a nicely appointed and well run facility. I highly recommend Watercrest st Buena Vista .

January 2023

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Lisa Young

Very caring staff and lots of fun activities. Popular bands hold monthly concerts.

January 2023

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Donna Razin

Very recently I and my family had the extreme pleasure of meeting Kristy B. and touring Watercrest Buena Vista. What a wonderful young woman! She was very compassionate, knowledgeable and attentive throughout our couple of visits. It would be hard to match her competency in this position! Highly skilled! In addition, Jennifer, the Executive Director was equally compassionate and truly exhibited her love for these residents and this Senior living industry overall! It was a very hard decision for my mother & family, but she decided on a facility closer to our home. We loved touring and sense that the residents were happy and 'thriving'! Well Done to all who have worked hard to make this a special home for Seniors!

December 2022

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Michael Campbell

I just moved my mother to Watercrest Buena Vista Memory Care. She had been in another Memory Care facility and the price kept going up and the quality of care going down. Mikaela, the director of Memory Care has been great! Mom was greeted on her first day with a red carpet celebration and welcome. Ive met several of the workers and observed other workers and there is a real compassion and care of the residents. Mikaela is very involved in the day to day activities and the facility is clean and very homey. I highly recommend this memory care facility and I am very thankful I was able to give my mom a true home to live in. Shelly Campbell

December 2022

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john doe

The place is top of the line and staff is great. Couldn't be any nicer.

November 2022

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Mike B (Mike B)

What a beautiful community! The staff is outstanding and the lifestyle the offer is incredible! Live music events monthly in their outdoor courtyard with some fantastic bands!!

November 2022

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Halleh Farhangi

I had a chance to visit the Watercrest Buena Vista Senior Living community. My dad has been struggling with needing more assistance and transitioning out of his home. This community was the third stop of my day and honestly, I figured my visit would be the same as the other communities I had visited. After spending time with the sales team seeing the beautiful community, I had the opportunity to meet with each of the directors to hear how they would be able to help my dad and support him on his journey. It was so refreshing to hear their approach. They embraced his individuality when discussing what his day-to day could look like. how he would be able to enhance his everyday life instead of trying to sell me on how they offer bingo everyday at 3:00. My dad doesn't even like bingo. From the Executive Director to maintenance team, everyone took the time and interest to learn about me and family. Thank you Watercrest for assisting me make this hard decision to move my dad. He will be in great hands!

November 2022

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Anthony Filone

I have to take the time to give proper thanks to the staff at Watercrest Buena Vista ! They are simply the best and appear to just keep getting better and better with time. The level of care and love that they treat every single one of the customers I have referred over to them has simply been off the charts ! Stop by and ask for Nichole she will welcome you like a friend and you will leave feeling like a family member. I promise you will not regret taking a tour of this fabulous facility. 🙂

November 2022

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Jeff B.

Mikaela and her staff did a phenomenal job making an extremely stressful situation go as smoothly as possible. We moved my Dad (a Vietnam vet) into their memory care unit yesterday and they rolled out the red carpet treatment, literally. Making him feel like family. It was awesome and made our family feel confident we made the correct choice for our Dad. We know he is in great hands. Thank you Watercrest Buena Vista

November 2022

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Gwen Oulton

My mom was not happy with the independent living facility she was in, so we went to WaterCrest and took a tour with Kristy who was absolutely amazing. She was so welcoming and friendly. The facility was bright and cheerful, and the residents all seemed to be extremely happy. Kristy was very patient and understanding and took the time to answer all of our questions. Right then and there my mom decided to move to the WaterCrest and it's been the best decision she's made. She loves all of the staff and residents and feels right at home. Thanks to Kristy

July 2022

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Cheers Dad

March 2022

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George Dath

January 2022

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Lynda Collier

Met with Matt today. Matt is the Executive Director. He was most helpful in getting my brother back to Memory Care from the Hospital. Thank you Matt.

July 2021

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Susan Kaveckas

Main reason is that entertainment has been cut by half and that leaves a lot of residents staying in their apartments.

February 2021

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Nancy Simmons

Phil and I have been at Elan Buena Vista Independent Living for about six weeks. All but one of those weeks have been spent mostly in our apartment because of COVID-19. Everyone has been vaccinated now with the two doses, so hopefully thatll take care of the lock down. Tomorrow everything opens back up. Weve been having all our meals delivered to us, which is quite nice, but itll be fun to socialize now at mealtime in the beautiful dining room. There are loads of activities right here, as well as all the regular rec center offerings we know and love. We can choose to be as involved as wed like. In fact, we feel just like we felt 20 years ago when we moved to The Villages. This is just a smaller, more exclusive Disneyland for adults, inside the huge Disneyland for adults. I know weve just moved in, but we know we love it here. It was definitely the right move at the right time for us. We enjoy luxury cruises. This feels exactly like a luxury cruise to us. Our apartment is beautiful with so much sunlight. The food is excellent and varied and homemade. The staff goes out of their way to be gracious and helpful. Everything is done for us, and everything is included in the one monthly rental. Everything! Home ownership was great, but this is perfect for us at this stage in our lives. The freedom this allows is awesome.

November 2020

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Andrew Acevedo

November 2020

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Taneiiqua Phillips

November 2020

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Frances Aaron

All new staff. No Dir. Of nursing, no covid physer or flu vaccine injection updates. ALF bored with the same activities each week. No outside people doing special activity except music 1x week. Bored watching TV exercise and trivia.

May 2020

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Susan Manaskie

Thanks to the kind folks at Elan Buena Vista, we know our Mom is in great hands. Every day we see her enjoying a myriad of activities - always with a big smile on her face. (We also have some evidence that she is loving the food!!) But today the EBV team went above and beyond. Mom needed assistance with navigating a challenging phone call (press one, two, nine, six if ....) and help was on its way. The issue was resolved with grace and kindness. Elan style. So pleased to know Mom is such a wonderful place!

April 2020

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Heather Adams

This is a wonderful place to work!

February 2020

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Frank E Mcgrail

Been living here for almost a full year now and like it very much. Our apartment is clean, well lit, and extremely comfortable. The food is usually very good---I eat three meals a day here---and the service is also good. Sold our house in The Villages before coming here to live and it was a wise decision. No more monthly bills, housekeeping chores, and no more cooking either. I give it high marks!

February 2020

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Sam Levine

My friend lives here. She is so happy with the staff and her new home. She wouldnt have it any other way! I have visited her a few times and wow what a pretty community.

October 2019

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A Eldridge

My grandparents have lived at Elan in the assited living since May 2018. My grandfather passed away in October and my grandmother needed to move to memory care. I cannot say enough about the staff of Elan during this time. They were available to us 24, 7 and did EVERYTHING they could during this time to help our family- from moving my grandmothers furniture, having a table set for all of us for each meal, texting and calling just to check in, and even arranging for a memorial service to take place right at the facility. If you are looking for a place that will treat your loved one like family, please consider Elan.

September 2019

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Becky Hickcox Cyr

Lovely place for your loved one. My Mom is their and she loves it.

January 2019

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Linda Zwick

Our loved one is in the memory care unit and we have nothing but praise for the staff and their care of all occupants. It is not an easy transition for all involved but we feel no anxiety when we leave after a visit. Plus the food is awesome. We love taking our mom out to the main dining area. She feels she is in a restaurant- choices are not overwhelming for a person in her position and always delicious. The staff are so attentive and talk to all the residents like they are important. The service is exceptional. Highly recommend Elan Buena Vista

November 2018

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Brigitte Marie Ciccarello

Wonderful Community ...Staff and Residents!!!!

August 2018

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Diane Lutzen

My husband and I came to visit, check on my aunt and uncle a few weeks ago for two weeks. They have enjoyed living in The Villages for many many years. They are now moving into the more challenging times in their lives as we all will some day. We were concerned about my aunt and how my uncle could care for her long term by himself when their caregiver was not there. My uncle and I decided to check out some Memory Care, Assisted Living Resorts. Honestly, all of them had their qualities, but Elan Buena Vista proved to be the place to be. The staff, the rooms, the activities, the cleanliness, the hotel, resort feeling........the list goes on and on. Needless to say, my aunt is now there and although it has only been a week, we see a difference in her alertness, her smile and her conversation. I realize some things will probably never get back to the good ole days, but quality of life and purposeful and meaningful life means so much to me and my family! Thank you, Denise Heise, and your staff for welcoming my aunt (and uncle) into your lives. Living in Wisconsin is difficult for me as I cannot be there every day checking on her. Thank you for helping my aunt rekindle things in her life that she has not thought about for a very long time. Cant wait until our next visit to see in person how well she is doing!!!!! Gods Blessings to all Staff and Residents of Elan Buena Vista!

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Community Details

Watercrest Buena Vista Amenities and Services

Amenities

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meals Provided
  • Beautician Onsite
  • Vegetarian
  • Activities Offsite
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Activities Onsite
  • Devotional Services Offsite
  • Swimming Pool / Hot Tub
  • Devotional Services Onsite

Services

  • Multiple services

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Watercrest Buena Vista Housing and Staff

Staff

  • Trained Staff

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