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Watercrest Spanish Springs

930 Alverez Ave, The Villages, FL 32159

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nurses 24 hours! Huge plus!

#1 thing we love about this place is that they have nurses! Not CNA’s that have taken a few day course, actual nurses that have been taught to care for my dad. Food is Not all that great, but has gotten better. Staffing should be fixed. Need better cleaning crew. They don’t do the job they should. Could be cleaner.

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Watercrest Spanish Springs

Step into the unexpected at Élan Spanish Springs. More like an urban lodge or boutique hotel than a traditional senior living space, we offer a community that is stunning but casual — elegant yet comfortable. All of our residents enjoy a distinctive lifestyle of exceptional individualized care, concierge-style services, and resort-quality amenities in a beautiful yet home-like atmosphere where we encourage everyone to live life on their terms.

Here, we inspire seniors to live the life they want, empowered by highly-personalized care that honors individualism and maximizes autonomy. Our community offers an environment of independence blended with activities that engage the mind, encourage interest, strengthen the body, and stir the soul. At Élan Spanish Springs, we provide more than a standard senior living experience. We offer a new kind of lifestyle choice for seniors.

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care


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Overall Experience
3.8
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
3.7
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
3.0
Activities
3.4
Value for Cost
3.7

A Place for Mom has scored Watercrest Spanish Springs with 1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Watercrest Spanish Springs has 11 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.8 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 3/24/24

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Anonymous

Memory Care

Resident/client

March 24, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Not good enough but room for improvement

Food is good. Pleasant staff. All inclusive Memory Care does not mean good care. My mom initially was treated well but over time (4 plus months) the staffing changes, the lack of supervision, the inability find staff on the floor (because I saw them leave through the side door and no one was with the MC residents) was distressing. She didn’t get her meals all the time and I was there to see that because I would be there if mom was feeling bad and no one came in at all (they also didn’t know I was there -since when I came in no one was on the floor.) Protecting the MC residents is important to WSS per their words but that falls short because it is a sad MC unit to visit. The corporation doesn’t allow cameras in the rooms of the residents (which is only beneficial to the corp) since this is plausible deniability. I was glad I had private caregivers and mom had 2 meals a day and care. The director is caring without control over staff. I wrote a letter but no response.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

March 15, 2021

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Pros: Location very walkable and residents could pay for Villages amenities card for golf, etc. Cons: The facility needs an update and the atmosphere wasn't very cheery. Wasn't able to sample the food nor were we offered any samples to take with us. The tour guide couldn't tell me the staff to patient ratio. I was only able to talk with one resident and her comment was neutral.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

November 21, 2019

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

[Name removed] was welcoming and most informative. This was the first time either of the prospective resident's sons had even been in an assisted living residence. Your check list was very helpful to them. They are struggling with the fact their father will need residential care, likely within months or a year. Elan is a very attractive place to consider. One turn-off: The entry to its Memory Care wing is very visible to public area traffic. It's security measures are obvious, but it appears quite forbidding, like an entry to a jail wing.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

September 12, 2019

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

My sister and I went to visit Elan of Spanish Springs and found it to be wonderful. Paige walked us through everything along with Marie, one of the RN’s-and found them to be very informative, caring and concerned about the needs of our mother. Staff were delightful too. A very homey atmosphere. We decided this was the place for our mom.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 19, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
2.5

Nurses 24 hours! Huge plus!

#1 thing we love about this place is that they have nurses! Not CNA’s that have taken a few day course, actual nurses that have been taught to care for my dad. Food is Not all that great, but has gotten better. Staffing should be fixed. Need better cleaning crew. They don’t do the job they should. Could be cleaner.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 17, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Elan Spanish Springs - The Villages, FL

Elan is a small caring community. I feel that my mom is truly loved by the staff.

Carol Newsome

Memory Care

Resident/client

December 14, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Elan Spanish Springs - The Villages, FL

Very good service. Could have some improvement in the food. Very good management.

Marilyn Ingoglia

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 5, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Review of Elan Spanish Springs - The Villages, FL

Very happy we the facility. It’s very clean. It feels like living with family. Everyone is so caring and aware of your needs. Love having a nurse on duty 24/7. They provide lots of activities plus entertainment. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Diejea

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 19, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.5

A god move !

I just. Walked through Elan Spanish Springs with a friend who had become a new resident there. I had looked at two others previously. I feel I am about ready for a place like that. I fall quite often and odds are eventually will fall and hurt myself. So as I walked Looked . The small apartments (called alcoves) were tiny ,325 square feet . But upon examination, they had enough room for a person to live, comfortably. The one bedrooms were also very small. There are only4 2x2. And it.has a waiting-list. That is what i am Looking for.thT price is high, I thought.for an alcove they were 2900 a month that includes everything, water, electric, computer wifi, three meals a day, apartment cleaned once a week, laundry done of sheets and new one put on, personal laundry can also be done for free.wil there wasn't a calendar of event available ,I had walked into a man singing and a group o F people sitting around. Singing and dancing, clapping their hand,s about30-40 of them, and enjoying the connections to the music being played The longer I stayed the more relaxed the atmosphere became. They have a theater there were every ghy a different movie is played. They also have a craft roomies where crafts are done and taught. It also has a wood floor perfect for line dancing, lessons. I enjoyed the people I met when I have dinner there. They all spoke positively about their choice to live there.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 2, 2017

0.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
0.5
Value for Cost
0.5
Care Services
0.5
Activities
0.5

Memory care unsatisfactory

Memory care unit most unsatisfactory. Few activities, mostly warehousing of clients. Removed family member for lack of care.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

September 6, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

A brand new community!!

My loved one is doing very well at Elan Spanish Springs. The staff are fabulous. The food is excellent. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer a lot of daily activities. I would recommend this community.

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