Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch

My 84 year old mother just moved into Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch about 2 months ago after living alone in her 3 bedroom house as a widow for over 40 years in Valdosta, GA. My mother was still driving and on a weekly bowling league and doing her own grocery shopping and most of her own yard work. Even though she was in terrific health, we felt like the time was nearing when she would need us to help her more frequently than he were able. Two of my sisters and I live in Cypress, Fulshear and Clear Lake, while one lives in Florida. It seemed logical to us to begin searching for places in the Houston area. After making numerous visits to senior living places, we were getting pretty discouraged!!!!!! There just wasn't even one that we would consider......... UNTIL I stumbled onto Watercrest in Pearland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was LOVE at first sight!!! The facility is 2 years old and looks like an UPSCALE apartment complex!!!!! Brittany was incredible at answering each and every question that I had and gave me a personal tour!! I even reached out to my youngest sister to meet me there for more questions and a second tour with Brittany just to make sure that this was not a mirage!!!! We even asked if we could eat from the lunch menu to get a feel for the food........ IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYONE there is soooooooooo very nice and polite to one another- residents and staff alike!!!!! When we showed the pictures to my mother, she agreed that the place would be perfect and with tears she agreed that we needed to put her house up for sale and move her to Watercrest. She has LOVED all of the activities they offer!!! In her very short 2 months, she is in a line dance group and they performed for the residents once. She enjoys the workout room which has MARVELOUS equipment!!!!! She is in a Choir and has enjoyed several movies. Just recently, she and one other resident signed up for a bowling league and she is in Heaven!!!!!! I normally try to visit once a week to help Mom and she always insists that I stay and eat lunch with her!! (She doesn't have to push too hard!!!!!!) I have LOVED everything they have made!!!!! Some residents are into gardening or arts and crafts or card games or Bingo........ THERE IS NOOOOO SHORTAGE OF ACTIVITIES! Today my mother said that she was going to listen to a chiropractor who was going to come speak this afternoon to the residents. One of my mother's favorite activities is 'Happy Hour'!! It is literally ONE HOUR!!! From 4:00 until 5:00 every Friday they serve wine to residents who want to participate, and they normally have live entertainment that is really good!!!! My Mother's apartment is gorgeous!!! She has a HUGE walk-in closet, a walk-in shower, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and large living and dining spaces. At 84 years old, this is the first time she has ever had a dishwasher!!!! I have to admit, it remains untouched since she has arrived. She doesn't feel the need to figure that out!! :-) She has a lovely patio overlooking the garden area. We feel like this environment is much safer for her and the community itself is gated. She still has complete freedom in life choices. I honestly LOVE seeing her so engaged and making so many friends!!!! Her quality of life has improved so very much and I cannot thank the staff at Watercrest for providing this incredible HOME for my mother!!! Special thanks to Brittany for patiently and pleasantly answering a million questions from us!! This may sound too good to be true...... But, trust me!!! Watercrest is an amazing place!!!!!

My daughter sent me a video clip after visiting with Brittany. At the time, I lived in Chicago, so she helped visit places and gather information for me. When I saw the video, I knew it was the place for me! I moved here June 23rd, 2019, and Ive been very happy since. I really really enjoy the people. It is nice here.

Approaching the chapter in life where you are helping your parents move into an Independent Living facility is daunting enough, but throw in the fact we were doing this with our recently widowed Mom added that much more anxiety for my brothers and me. Little did we know that Brittany Jalomo with Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch would make all of this anxiety go away in one fell swoop. Walking into the property provided instant relief with it's wonderful grand entry and gracious hospitality, but sitting down with Brittany and touring the property with her was so refreshing and relaxing. She answered each and every question we had and put us at ease by addressing our concerns; she even brought up points that we hadn't even thought of. While walking the property, we encountered 10 - 12 residents and Brittany greeted EVERY SINGLE ONE by their name followed by a few verbal exchanges that proved to us she truly cared and understood each resident here. My brother and I were in awe and he at one point asked her directly, 'Do you know everyone's name here or what?' With a smile, she replied, 'Yes. Of course.' The property itself is a great attraction with their interior hallways, awesome floor plans and overall amenities on site; great dining area, common areas that vary from floor to floor, gym, salon, etc. --- more than what we all expected. Having an individual garage was a huge selling point for us and we were lucky enough to grab one of the few units where the garage is connected to the apartment, so this was perfect for Mom.My brothers and I know this is going to be a new chapter for Mom, where she will assuredly struggle at times; however, there is a sense of calm we all have knowing she will be living in a community that will welcome her, befriend her and keep her safe. A community where we already know Brittany will know her name.

he residents are incredibl. the decor is well appointed. my problem is the food we are served chicken ans/or hamburger meat frequently. IT is very high in carbs beans,rice,potatoes...... no choices for vegetables. one cannot choose vegetables. just meats.

I called awhile back and sales person barely had time for me. She was bothered that I would ask questions without coming in. NOT a good first impression - should be willing to accommodate anyone with questions, but I know their priority is to get people in and market to them - at least be honest!