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Watercrest St. Lucie in Port St. Lucie, FL

Watercrest St. Lucie is an assisted living and memory care community in Port St. Lucie, FL.

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Watercrest St. Lucie in Port St. Lucie, FL

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Watercrest St. Lucie

279 NW California Boulevard., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

To contact a resident: (772) 877-2596

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Watercrest St. Lucie

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff feels consistently caring

The staff is repeatedly described as welcoming and supportive.

Across the reviews, residents and families describe staff who take time to learn individual needs and make visitors feel comfortable during tours and move-in. Multiple reviewers highlight warm, attentive interactions with named staff members, along with a sense that residents are treated with dignity and respect. Even when families raise concerns, the tone remains thoughtful care and responsiveness rather than indifference.

common 18 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families consistently mention lively activity programming.

Many reviewers point to frequent activities and events as a reason residents stay engaged, including games, entertainment, and group social time. Several reviews say residents make friends quickly and look forward to what’s scheduled during the week. Families also describe support around involvement, with activity planning coming up in both assisted living and memory care experiences.

common 9 reviews mention this

Dining and food quality stand out

Dining is described as a high point, not just included meals.

Reviews repeatedly focus on food being enjoyable, with commenters describing restaurant-style dining and a menu they look forward to. A few reviewers specifically mention the dining atmosphere and how staff handle meals and service, including variety across the day. One review also points out that an open café setup made meals feel easy and welcoming.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Memory care has a few hiccups

Memory care reviews include some practical and care-planning concerns.

While some families say the memory care area felt safe and loving, other feedback highlights gaps after the transition. One reviewer describes multiple falls and wishes there had been an official care plan meeting that included clinical leadership before and after the move. Another review flags wayfinding and after-hours access issues for visitors and nurses attempting to enter or exit the memory care area.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Port St. Lucie, Florida, offers a variety of amenities for seniors looking to relocate to the area. With convenient access to popular restaurants such as Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, and Duffy's Sports Grill, residents can enjoy a diverse selection of dining options. Nearby pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy ensure easy access to medications and healthcare supplies. Additionally, there are reputable physicians offices in close proximity for medical needs. For leisure activities, there is a movie theater (AMC Port St Lucie 14) nearby as well as parks like Charles E. Ray Park and Winterlakes Park for outdoor enjoyment. The city also has several hospitals and medical centers including Martin Memorial Health Systems and Tradition Medical Center for any healthcare emergencies. Overall, this area provides a mix of conveniences and recreational options making it an attractive choice for senior living in Port St. Lucie.

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.1 miles)
  • Burger King (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Duffy's Sports Grill (0.6 miles)
  • Bob Evans (0.6 miles)
  • Little Italy of St Lucie West Restaurant & Pizzeria (0.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Pediatrix Cardiology (0.1 miles)
  • Dr Pena-Ariet (0.1 miles)
  • Pena-Ariet J Richard MD (0.1 miles)
  • Martin Imaging Services (0.1 miles)
  • National Pain Institute (0.3 miles)
  • Mark Jon Pamer (0.3 miles)
  • Physicians For Children (0.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Port St Lucie 14 (0.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Martin Memorial Health Systems (1.1 miles)
  • Louran Builders (3.3 miles)
  • Tradition Medical Center (4 miles)
  • New Horizons of the Treasure Coast (4.6 miles)
  • Surgical Center of Treasure Coast (5.9 miles)
  • HealthSouth Corporation (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Charles E. Ray Park (3 miles)
  • Winterlakes Park (4 miles)
  • Lyngate Park (5.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Fellowship Port St Lucie (3.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Budget Rent A Car (5.4 miles)

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