More Than Just a Meal: A Prestigious Honor for The Watermark at Bellevue
The Watermark at Bellevue is proud to be recognized with the ICAA Gold Plate of Distinction. This national accolade recognizes a select group of senior living organizations that exhibit an outstanding commitment to wellness, nutrition, culinary excellence, and hospitality. Dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences for all levels of care, The Watermark is only the second senior living community in the nation to earn this special achievement.
Elevating Dining in Senior Living
Considered by many to be the Michelin star of senior living, this ICAA Plate of Distinction is a bold statement of leadership, trust, and dedication that resonates with current members, families, and associates, alike.
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), in collaboration with CrossCheck and Restaura, has created the first comprehensive framework to elevate dining and hospitality in senior living. The ICAA Culinary and Hospitality Standards of Excellence position culinary and hospitality offerings as being central to wellness, social connection, and quality of life.
Through a trusted on-site validation process led by CrossCheck, qualifying communities may earn Platinum, Gold, or Bronze status.
The Watermark’s Unique Approach
When members sit down at their favorite table in one of our unique dining venues, they know a meal isn’t just a meal. Every meal is made from scratch, by hand, with joy. It’s freshly made focaccia bread from Chef’s open-hearth oven. It’s stories shared over a tender steak and creamy truffle risotto. Here, each meal is the kind of meal where no one checks their phone because no one wants to miss a moment. And no matter where you sit, you know you belong here.
Here, food isn’t shipped in and dining isn’t just a service. It’s care, joy, art — and of course, beauty. Everything in our multiple signature restaurants is made with the freshest local ingredients for the people who live and visit here. Our thoughtful approach transforms mealtimes into joyful, soulful experiences with the kind of intention that says you are home.
Exclusive to members who reside in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community, our members have priority access to our signature Gourmet Bites Cuisine program. This leading innovation in senior living dining empowers members with cognitive or physical challenges that make it difficult to use utensils to enjoy delicious, nutritious bite-sized culinary creations at their own pace. Our members are able to focus on eating portions that delight their senses while connecting with friends and family at the table, not the struggle of managing silverware. That’s why a meal isn’t just a meal here. It’s care. It’s independence. It’s joy.
At The Watermark at Bellevue, something special happens when we share a meal. We connect, laugh, and grow — together. We invite you to come sample a taste for yourself.
Learn more about the ICAA’s innovative program that’s raising expectations for dining in senior living.
