The Waters in the News

At The Waters, we love to tell the story of how our residents thrive™ as they participate in active community living and purposeful activities tailored to their interests and passions.  Our residents engage in a range of meaningful activities, including art, music, physical wellness, spirituality, culinary experiences and so much more! 

See how our residents have fun, enjoy friendships and social connections!

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The Waters on Mayowood’s Resident Finds Joy in Everything

January 25, 2023

Kare 11

Finding sunshine on dreary days comes easier to senior residents at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester.  All they have to do is look out the windo…

The Waters CEO Tami Kozikowski Recognized as a Top Business Leader by Minnesota 500 Magazine

December 20, 2022

Minnesota 500 Magazine

The CEO of The Waters Senior Living has just been named one of the most powerful female business leaders in the state. The Minneapolis St. Paul Business Jo…

The Waters of Wexford voted 2022 Best Assisted Living Facility by Trib Live!

December 12, 2022

Trib Live

The Waters of Wexford was voted 2022 Best Assisted Living Facility for Alleghany North by readers of Trib Live! View the full list of winners here.

Youngsters Join Residents of Senior Community for Alzheimer’s Walk in Edina

September 22, 2022

Sun Current

The biggest fundraising event of the year in the Twin Cities for the Alzheimer’s Association took place Sept. 17 at Target Field, but not everyone who wa…

Eden Prairie High School Football Team Visits The Waters of Eden Prairie

August 19, 2022

WCCO-CBS

After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the high school athletes returned to the Waters of Eden Prairie. The students visited with residents, pla…

The Waters of Wexford Event Raises Money for Alzheimer’s disease

August 06, 2022

KDKA CBS

Community members in Wexford got together today to raise money for Alzheimer's disease. Waters of Wexford, an assisted living facility, held its second …

Tom “Fritzie” Fritz, Director of Culinary Services at The Waters of Excelsior featured on Choice Connections

August 06, 2022

Choice Connections

With hundreds of senior living communities to choose from in the twin cities, food is the visible point of competition. And it’s not just flavors but pre…

The Waters of Oakdale 102nd Birthdays

July 26, 2022

KSTP-TV

The Waters of Oakdale celebrated two centenarians who are residents at the community. The celebrations included cakes, memories and a live musical performa…

Llamas and Lemonade

July 12, 2022

KSTP-TV

The Waters on 50th had some special guests from Carlson's Loveable Llamas at its open house. Residents and seniors could drink Llamanade, experience the an…