PHOTO TOUR: Watercrest Naples Assisted Living And Memory Care
©2020 Kim Sargent and Tyler Sargent DBA Sargent Photography; courtesy of Interior Design Associates, Inc., and D2 Architecture
A grand, circular promenade welcomes residents and visitors with a striking, suspended crystal chandelier, marble-encased water wall, maple accents, and complementing circular patterned porcelain flooring.
©2020 Kim Sargent and Tyler Sargent DBA Sargent Photography; courtesy of Interior Design Associates, Inc., and D2 Architecture
An intimate café bistro creates a casual gathering spot with soothing cream tones, maple wood accents, and clean, contemporary décor.
©2020 Kim Sargent and Tyler Sargent DBA Sargent Photography; courtesy of Interior Design Associates, Inc., and D2 Architecture
The Market Street Plaza is positioned strategically for easy access from all residences. Design elements include a dimensional sky ceiling with circadian lighting, garden-adorned street lights, umbrella tables and bench seating, and façades reminiscent of days gone by.
©2020 Kim Sargent and Tyler Sargent DBA Sargent Photography; courtesy of Interior Design Associates, Inc., and D2 Architecture
The resort-style pool offers adaptive access while fountains in the adjacent serenity pool add a mood of relaxation.
©2020 Kim Sargent and Tyler Sargent DBA Sargent Photography; courtesy of Interior Design Associates, Inc., and D2 Architecture
A Creative Kids Center was designed to provide children who visit the opportunity to engage in fun, purposeful activities and includes vivid primary colors, safe and durable furnishings, and engaging tactile sensory activities.
Watercrest Senior Living Group (Vero Beach, Fla.), a developer and operator of assisted living and memory care communities, wanted to open a new community in Naples, Fla. A market feasibility report indicated a significant demand for assisted living and memory care in the Naples market, but much of the current supply was dated.
In a joint venture with United Properties, Watercrest Senior Living Group decided to develop a new luxury community, Watercrest Naples Assisted Living and Memory Care, to accommodate the needs and wants of Naples’ seniors. The 113,183-square-foot community, which opened in December 2019, features 128 units, including 96 assisted living residences and 32 memory care apartments.
Working with D2 Architecture (Dallas) and IDA (Nashville), the project team set out to create a welcoming, modern design that includes multiple dining venues, comfortable living settings, fireplaces, engaging program areas, an intimate café bistro, exhibition kitchen with wood fire oven, spa with massage room and relaxation lounge, and Creative Kids Center. Furnishings and decor are composed of a wide variety of materials, including wood, metal, stone, capiz shell, and crushed glass.
Apartment floor plans are open with plentiful natural light and luxurious designer finishes, including crown molding, granite countertops, tiled kitchenettes and baths, stainless-steel appliances, and brushed nickel fixtures.
Leading to the main dining venue is a grand promenade that features a crystal chandelier, maple wood accents, circular-patterned porcelain flooring, and a marble-encased water wall. Florida-style outdoor living spaces include a resort-style pool, lush courtyards, tiered fountain, and fire pit.
Understanding the unique needs of those with memory impairment, the community’s attached, secure memory care neighborhood incorporates a Market Street Plaza outdoor streetscape and programming touches that support the community’s multisensory approach. Cycled circadian lighting is also used to present natural lighting rhythms to support residents’ natural sleep-wake cycles.
Project details:
Facility name: Watercrest Naples
Location: Naples, Fla.
Completion date: December 2019
Owner: Watercrest Senior Living Group and United Properties (joint venture)
Total building area: 113,183 sq. ft.
Total construction cost: $23 million
Cost/sq. ft.: Vertical $192.47/sq. ft.
Architecture firm: D2 Architecture
Interior design: Interior Design Associates
General contractor: Walker & Company
Engineering: TRC (structural); Quattrone & Associates, Inc. (civil)
