VERO BEACH, Fla., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest St. Lucie West has been prestigiously recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care Community" in the 2025-2026 Best Senior Living Communities Report.

U.S. News & World Report rankings are awarded by analyzing data from nearly 450,000 consumer experience surveys at more than 3,800 senior living communities nationwide. To be recognized as one of the 2025 U.S. News Best Senior Living communities, individual locations earned a specific final weighted score tabulated in the independent methodology developed by the U.S. News health data analytics team. U.S. News recognizes communities that have excelled at providing highly satisfactory services and making residents feel safe and well cared for. 

For 2025, U.S. News & World Report has added High-Performing Emblems as an additional recognition for communities whose trust score was in the top 25 percent of all scores nationwide. Watercrest St. Lucie West also achieved two high-performing emblems in the categories of Memory Care: Caregiving and Management and Staff. Additionally, the community received notably high ratings across multiple categories in feels like home, activities and enrichment, safety, and value.

"It is a great honor and distinction for Watercrest St. Lucie West to be recognized as the best in senior living by U.S. News and World Report, one of the nation's most esteemed organizations," says Marc Vorkapich, principal and chief executive officer of Watercrest Senior Living Group. "To earn both Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care Community, and to be amongst the nation's top tier providers in services offered, is truly a testament to the world-class care and exceptional experiences provided to our seniors at Watercrest St. Lucie West."

Watercrest St. Lucie West is a signature Watercrest product providing 102 assisted living and 26 memory care apartments with resort-style service and breathtaking lakeside views. The community boasts an exquisite design with stunning promenade, fireplace, signature water wall, multiple dining options, pool, salon and spa, grand balconies and Florida style outdoor living spaces with picturesque water views. Watercrest St. Lucie West is conveniently located at 279 NW California Boulevard along Florida's breathtaking Treasure Coast, just minutes from abundant dining, entertainment, and retail options. For information, contact the community at 772-758-7472.

About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A seven-time certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.

About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives and communities. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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