The Watermark at Oro Valley sits on a three-acre site, opened in early 2019, and offers living options for up to 110 residents in 101 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and the building uses a two-story "H" shape with central common areas. The place lets residents choose between independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term stays, so those who don't need help can live on their own, but there's also personalized assistance with daily activities, plus more advanced medical help when needed right on-site. The memory care service uses special spaces and programs to support seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's, including Prema Memory Support℠, and there are features that help prevent confusion and wandering, too. Residents have all-day access to help, dedicated caregivers, and wellness programs, and the flat-roofed mix of stucco and brick with detailed parapets reflects Oro Valley's territory style, giving a Southwestern look to the campus.
Amenities include regular housekeeping, transportation, and a pet-friendly policy, and community dining uses restaurant-style service with Gourmet Bites Cuisine designed so everyone can enjoy meals. A grand lobby has high ceilings, fireside seating, and a piano, which is nice for gathering or relaxing, while outdoor courtyards have palm trees and desert plants for peaceful walks, and there's a salon and fitness space, too. Residents engage with technology like EngageVR® for virtual reality, smart exercise equipment, LifeLoop, Accushield, and the PalCare Real-Time Location System (RTLS), which all support staying safe, active, and connected. For those who want to stay busy, Watermark University offers classes, and activities like Extraordinary Outings, Resident Ambassadors, and cultural series such as Feeling Our Age, Not Another Second, Ageless, and Behind the Scenes let folks take part in the wider world, and public events get hosted regularly.
The community runs 24/7, and as residents' health needs change, the continuing care retirement model means folks don't have to move elsewhere to get more help, including memory support, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing, and everyone can find support for physical and mental wellness. Technology Concierge, Medical Concierge, and special dining programs like Dining for the Soul and Gourmet Bites Cuisine offer personalized options, while resources like floor plans, photos, reviews, and lifestyle magazines help people learn more about the community. There's even a neighborhood partnership with SAGE, options for flexible expenses, and integration with online tools for family updates. Every service, from transportation to housekeeping to concierge, focuses on keeping seniors comfortable as their needs change, and everything from pet policies to event calendars aims to create a warm, engaging place to live.
