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Marc Vorkapich, CEO and Joan Williams, CFO of Watercrest Senior Living Group, Brian Su of Artisan Business Group, and Jeff Carmichael, COO of RockBridge Senior Living Communities tour assisted living communities in Shanghai, China. VERO BEACH, FL, August 1, 2013 – Nationally recognized senior living operators, Marc Vorkapich, CEO and Joan Williams, CFO of Watercrest Senior Living Group joined partners, Jeff Carmichael of RockBridge Senior Living Communities and Brian Su, of Artisan Business Group, as guests of the Chinese to tour a variety of assisted living facilities in Shanghai, China. The senior living experts joined forces to dialogue on the operations of senior living communities in China, the United States and abroad. “The relationships formed by these meetings have heightened our awareness of the demand for senior care internationally,” says Marc Vorkapich, CEO of Watercrest, “we embrace the opportunity to globally partner on this cause.” On the heels of this collaboration, Jeff Carmichael, COO of Rockbridge Senior Living Communities, accepted an invitation to join the lineup of distinguished international speakers at the upcoming Care Show China, August 21-23 in Shanghai. Care Show China offers a unique international platform for senior care providers and suppliers to explore the immense opportunities for business in China. “As the population of elderly increases globally and exponentially, it is imperative to prepare to meet this demand,” says Carmichael, “I’m privileged to have the opportunity to discuss the developing market advancements in the senior care sector.” Watercrest Senior Living Group specializes in assisted living and memory care community operations, market repositioning and advisory services. Partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders such as land owners, real estate developers, investors, financial institutions, and REITs, Watercrest Senior Living Group focuses on its core strengths, operations management of assisted living and memory care communities and the development of servant leaders.

Watercrest is now operating the Our Home at Ware’s Creek community housed in a charming, Victorian home in the Historic Ware’s Creek neighborhood of Bradenton, Florida and the Our Home at Beacon Hill community, in Port St. Joe, FL, just steps from the beautiful Gulf beaches. VERO BEACH, FL, August 1, 2013 – The owners of Our Home Senior Living Communities, Steve and Rachael Schroeder, recently selected Watercrest Senior Living Group as operators of their assisted living facilities in Florida. The principals of Watercrest Senior Living Group, CEO, Marc Vorkapich, and CFO, Joan Williams, are proven industry leaders and nationally recognized for their achievements in assisted living, memory care, independent living and skilled nursing operations. “Watercrest Senior Living Group was the perfect match for us, with their culture of servant leadership and extensive experience in senior living,” says Steve Schroeder, “Watercrest is a great partner- they are an energetic and highly competent team of professionals who communicate professionally and provide complete visibility into every aspect of their operations with state of the art systems. As an owner, this gives us tremendous confidence and comfort knowing our communities are in capable hands.” “The Our Home communities required an operator devoted to the highest level of service and care for their residents, plus the ability to maximize growth and learning opportunities for the associates, and our Watercrest team is ideally built for that purpose,” says Watercrest CEO, Mark Vorkapich. Watercrest Senior Living Group specializes in assisted living and memory care community operations, market repositioning and advisory services. Partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders such as land owners, real estate developers, investors, financial institutions, and REITs, Watercrest Senior Living Group focuses on its core strengths, operations management of assisted living and memory care communities and the development of servant leaders.

Marc Vorkapich, CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group, Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Business Group, and Jeff Carmichael, COO of RockBridge Senior Living Communities attend the Invest In America 2013 Summit in Shanghai, China. VERO BEACH, FL, July 29, 2013 – The principals of Watercrest Senior Living Group, Marc Vorkapich, CEO and Joan Williams, CFO, joined partners, Jeff Carmichael of RockBridge Senior Living Communities and Brian Su, of Artisan Business Group, at the Invest in America 2013 Summit & Exhibition in Shanghai, China to present investment opportunities in senior living in the United States. As guest speaker, Marc Vorkapich, CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group, presented the crowd of global investors and business executives compelling opportunities for investment in projects in the EB5 program. EB5 attracts foreign capital for funding projects, such as senior living, while creating new jobs in the United States. Vorkapich and Williams are proven industry leaders and nationally recognized for their achievements in assisted living, memory care, independent living and skilled nursing operations. “We are honored and excited to drive job creation in the U.S. while supporting financial relationships internationally,” says Vorkapich, “and as a result, our seniors will be receiving the utmost care and attention.” Brian Su, of Artisan Business Group, Inc., an Illinois-based US-China cross border investment and business advisory firm, hosted the Invest in America 2013 (Shanghai) Summit & Exhibition – Immigration and Investment Opportunities, which is the 3rd annual USA-themed investment conference in China. With instant access to major Chinese media and nationwide business networks, the 4-day event included 66 exhibition booths and 20 breakout sessions of U.S. EB-5 regional centers, investment project developers, real estate brokerage firms, franchises, private equity and venture capital companies, financial services, attorneys, CPA’s, international trade agencies, government officials and colleges. The event, held in conjunction with the Shanghai Property Trade Show, attracted over 10,000 investors and business executives. Watercrest Senior Living Group specializes in assisted living and memory care community operations, market repositioning and advisory services. Partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders such as land owners, real estate developers, investors, financial institutions, and REITs, Watercrest Senior Living Group focuses on its core strengths, operations management of assisted living and memory care communities and the development of servant leaders.

VERO BEACH, FL, July 10, 2013 – Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly accepts two design awards in the noted 2013 Graphic Design USA annual design competition. The senior living team now counts 8 Graphic Design USA awards since 2010 under the leadership of Watercrest CEO, Marc Vorkapich. Watercrest Senior Living Group receives the 2013 American Web Design award for creation of the RockBridge Senior Living Communities website. With a collective vision for serving seniors and their families as trusted advisors, Watercrest acquired RockBridge Senior Living Communities in the spring of 2013. Jeffrey Carmichael, COO of RockBridge, praises Watercrest for, “transforming our vision into reality through their branding expertise.” Watercrest celebrates another award in the 2013 American InHouse Design category for the Watercrest Senior Living Group Logo. The Graphic Design USA American InHouse Design Awards is the original and the premier showcase for outstanding work by inhouse designers. It provides a unique opportunity for inhouse design, marketing and communications departments to be recognized for their talent, for the challenges they face, and for their value to businesses and institutions. “We are thrilled to once again be recognized for marketing excellence amongst the industry leaders and named as winners of the 2013 American Inhouse and Web Design Awards,” said Marc Vorkapich, CEO of Watercrest Senior Living Group. “These awards validate the thoughtful and purposeful strategies we engage in all aspects of our business.” Watercrest Senior Living Group specializes in assisted living and memory care community operations, market repositioning and advisory services. Partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders such as land owners, real estate developers, investors, financial institutions, and REITs, Watercrest Senior Living Group focuses on its core strengths, operations management of assisted living and memory care communities and the development of servant leaders. Graphic Design USA is celebrating its 50th anniversary as the news and ideas magazine for creative professionals, and as an organizer of design competitions that spotlight areas of growth and opportunity for the creative community.

VERO BEACH, FL, April 5, 2013 – Watercrest Senior Living Group is proud to announce the acquisition of RockBridge Senior Living Communities as a partner in the development and operation of assisted living and memory care communities in the Southeast. RockBridge Senior Living creates assisted living and memory care communities with impeccable standards, and partnering with Watercrest Principals, Marc Vorkapich, CEO, and Joan Williams, CFO results in a dynamic collaboration. Vorkapich and Williams recognized the value in RockBridge’s approach to meeting the increased demand for quality senior living communities, as well as the opportunity to bring capital to its projects through the EB5 program. EB5 attracts foreign capital for funding projects, such as senior living, while creating new jobs in the United States. Vorkapich and Williams are proven industry leaders and nationally recognized for their achievements in assisted living, memory care, independent living and skilled nursing operations. As executive leadership managing 1411 units, their success in growing SERVANT Leaders sparked a culture change that resulted in the turnaround of several underperforming communities, 3 newly acquired assets, and an entire REIT portfolio. “Watercrest not only has the experience to operate our communities, but they have been invaluable in their understanding of the development process from market validation to project financing to pro forma generation to programming,” says Jeffrey D. Carmichael, COO of RockBridge, “additionally, they transformed our vision into reality through their branding expertise. We have several projects underway with many more on the horizon and look forward to serving seniors and their families for years to come.” Watercrest Senior Living Group specializes in assisted living and memory care community operations, market repositioning and advisory services. Partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders such as land owners, real estate developers, investors, financial institutions, and REITs, Watercrest Senior Living Group focuses on its core strengths, operations management of assisted living and memory care communities and the development of servant leaders.

VERO BEACH, FL, August 19, 2012 – Watercrest Senior Living Group of Vero Beach proudly announces their newest corporate headquarters at the energy efficient and environmentally friendly campus of parc24. Awarded a silver level LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council, parc24 is setting a new standard for development in Vero Beach and Indian River County. As a company devoted to serving seniors and developing value-centered leaders, Watercrest Senior Living Group’s principals Marc Vorkapich, CEO and Joan Williams, CFO recognized the importance of innovative design and great sustainability. With its flexible business space, and abundance of natural light and vegetation, parc24 creates a setting where business can be smart by design and green by nature. “We are thankful to be serving seniors and their families daily, and equally excited to ensure our servant leaders reap the benefits of enhanced productivity with a happy and healthy workspace,” explains Watercrest CFO, Joan Williams. Watercrest Senior Living Group specializes in assisted living and memory care community operations, market repositioning and advisory services. Partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders such as land owners, real estate developers, investors, financial institutions, and REITs, Watercrest Senior Living Group focuses on its core strengths, operations management of assisted living and memory care communities and the development of servant leaders. Designed by the nationally recognized engineering and planning firm of Kimley-Horn and Associates, parc24 showcases design talent in the areas of civil engineering, parking garage design, landscape architecture and urban sustainable design. For the foreseeable future, parc24 will stand out as a pioneer project in the world of “green” design with its silver level LEED certification. The United States Green Building Council has developed a third-party certification program known as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System™ otherwise known as LEED. This rating system has become the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health, such as sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The award winning and nationally recognized architectural firm of Merrill, Pastor and Colgan Architects is the creative force behind parc24. Scott Merrill founded the firm in Vero Beach in 1990. He has been recognized by the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects on twelve occasions and the National AIA three times. He has worked on projects all over the world; parc24 is a local commission of which he is extremely proud.