The Watermark at Vistawilla ranked top place to work

Watermark Retirement Communities and The Watermark at Vistawilla have been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the top 50 places to work in Aging Services. The recognition comes after Fortune research partner Great Place to Work, analyzed survey results from more than 162,000 employees working in senior housing and at-home care.

The certification process considered more than 3,000 Watermark employee surveys from across Watermark Retirement Communities’ 51 locations. The survey found that 92 percent of Watermark associates say their workplace has a great atmosphere, and 87 percent say their work has special meaning.

“Over the course of our thirty-year history, we have learned what makes a community an extraordinary and innovative place to live and work,” said David Barnes, President/CEO of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. “We have found that company culture is perhaps the most critical key to success. When associates are engaged, motivated and bring a passion for what they do, anything is possible. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work and we owe the honor entirely to our associates themselves.”

Great Place to Work Institute, which produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For,” is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. The independent research and consulting firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job, including employee pride in the organization’s community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on employees’ experiences, no matter who they are or what they do.

The Watermark at Vistawilla was among the highest scoring communities within Watermark Retirement Communities’ 51 communities nationwide. The community opened its doors to residents earlier this year and offers assisted living and memory care in a sophisticated environment. On-site amenities include lush gardens and nature paths, café, game room, state-of-the-art movie theater, beauty salon and barbershop.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to work for a company that cares so deeply about their associates,” said Karyn Brinkley, Executive Director of The Watermark at Vistawilla. “This care extends outward our associates to our residents, who are the real reason that we love what we do and where we work.”

The Watermark at Vistawilla is always looking to add inspired individuals to its team. For a list of current openings, visit vistawilla.watermarkcommunities.com and search under careers.