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Watermere at Round Rock

Updated 2026-09-08 · 3,787 reviewed · 917 listed · Scored from 58 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(58) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Luxury ApartmentsSenior Living Apartments
Watermere at Round Rock
Location
Round Rock
Services
Luxury Apartments, Senior Living Apartments
Reviews
58
Ranking
#116 in Luxury Apartments
Best for
Active seniors seeking social connection, fitness options, and spacious independent living.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-07-17.

What we found

Watermere delivers a highly social, activity-rich independent living environment. Residents consistently praise the spacious units, amenities (pool, sauna, fitness center), and welcoming staff. Tour guide Breanna earns repeated mention for her patience and genuine care.

Management responsiveness remains uneven. Several residents report unanswered memos, billing mistakes, and housekeeping that leaves floors dirty after service. Meal quality on Tuesday and Thursday nights and decision-making without resident input have drawn specific complaints.

Praised for
  • welcoming staff and residents
  • spacious, bright apartments
  • extensive amenities and activities
  • warm community atmosphere
  • Breanna's personal service
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive management and memos
  • billing errors
  • inconsistent housekeeping
  • poor meal quality on certain nights
  • poor resident communication on decisions
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Best for: Active seniors seeking social connection, fitness options, and spacious independent living.
Think twice if: Management responsiveness and housekeeping consistency are concerns; proximity to busy street noted.

What this place gets right

  • spacious apartments with bright layouts
  • broad activity and wellness programming
  • warm, inclusive community feel
  • dedicated tour and sales support

Before you tour or apply

  • Breanna mentioned by name as tour guide; praised for patience and care in multiple reviews
  • Spacious apartments with large closets and roomy bathrooms highlighted
  • Tuesday and Thursday special meals rated as less satisfactory by at least one resident
  • Fitness center, infrared sauna, pool, beauty salon, library, business center confirmed
  • Residents report unanswered memos to management

Resident ratings

Senior Living Apartments
Strong praise for social activities, warm community, and spacious units; concerns over management responsiveness and housekeeping.
Luxury Apartments
Bright, spacious layouts with large closets and bathrooms; some residents note clinical atmosphere on first impression.

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.21 average across the 78 senior living apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 71
Review volume 77
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Breaking down the ratings

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FAQ

What does a starting apartment cost?
Independent living residences start at $1999 per month, per their website.
What amenities and activities are included?
Fitness center, pool, infrared sauna, beauty salon, library, business center, dining, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and wellness and social programming.
Does anyone specifically stand out in tours?
Breanna, the sales director, is named in multiple reviews for warm, patient, knowledgeable guidance.

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Last updated 2026-09-08