rehab facilities, a fitness center, a lodge, and a conference center. (See ad on page 8.)
Fleet Landing, One Fleet Landing Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, (866) 215-1647, (904) 246-9900, ext. 107,
www.fleetlanding.com Fleet Landing is an accredited, nonprofit CCRC in northeast Florida, just minutes from the beach. Fleet Landing offers resort-quality amenities, a complete wellness program, gated 24-hour security, and homes and apartments to fit every lifestyle. Assisted-living residences and a skilled-nursing center with a memory- impaired-support unit also are on site. Golf, the Mayport Naval Station, and a Mayo Clinic are nearby. (See ad on page 63.) PET FRIENDLY
Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd., Box 352, Sun City Center, FL 33573, (888) 467-5202,
www.freedomplaza.com A Brookdale senior-living community, Freedom Plaza is a luxury retirement-living CCRC with guaranteed lifecare. Several health plans are of- fered, which may include on-site assisted-living and skilled-nursing care at no additional cost. Golf is available on campus, and military facili- ties are nearby. Freedom Plaza is sponsored by the Retired Officers’ Corp. (See ad on page 20.) PET FRIENDLY
Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Drive, Viera, FL 32940, (877) 484-6176, fax: (321) 255-6329, email:
info@colonyclub.com,
www.indianrivercolonyclub.com/usmilitary We are Florida’s first choice in military retire- ment communities, offering maintenance-free living. This friendly, active, 55-plus community features single-family homes and country-club living with premier amenities; an 18-hole, par- 72 golf course; tennis courts; a fitness center; a 3,000-square-foot heated pool; the At Ease Club with an executive chef; and RV and boat storage. Patrick AFB, a VA clinic, shopping, and beaches are only minutes away. The Orlando airport is only 45 minutes away. (See ad on page 54.)
John Knox Village of Florida, 651 S.W. 6th St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060, (800) 998-5669, (954) 783-4040,
www.johnknoxvillage.com The Village is a CCRC located on a 64-acre campus of lakes and tropical landscaping in southeast Florida. Enjoy an exceptional activi- ties schedule, a wellness program, and a fitness center. The choice of apartments and villas includes studios, efficiencies, and one and two bedrooms. A life-care contract ensures independent living, assisted living, and on-site
Living Arrangements
Live with a spouse 72 percent of men over age 65 42 percent of women over age 65
Live alone 19 percent of men over age 65 40 percent of women over age 65
Housing style 2 percent of the Medicare population age 65 and older reside in community housing with at least one service available. 4 percent reside in long term care facilities. 93 percent live in a traditional community.
7 percent of individuals age 85 and older reside in community housing with services. 15 percent of individuals age 85 and older reside in long term care facilities. Among individuals age 65–74, 98 percent reside in traditional community settings.
In community housing with services 87 percent have access to meal preparation services. 84 percent have access to housekeeping/cleaning services. 72 percent have access to laundry services. 51 percent have access to help with medications.
Functional limitations of residents Community housing with services: 46 percent had at least one activity of daily living (ADL) limitation. 36 percent had no ADL or instrumental activities of daily living limitations.
Traditional community: 25 percent had at least one ADL limitation.
Long term care facility: 83 percent had at least one ADL limitation.
More than half (56 percent) of people living in community housing with services reported they could continue living there if they needed substantial care.
*INFORMATION FROM “OLDER AMERICANS 2010: KEY INDICATORS OF WELL-BEING,” FEDERAL INTERAGENCY FORUM ON AGING-RELATED STATISTICS
nursing care all are included. Entrance fees start in the $70,000s. Small pets are welcome.
North Florida Retirement Village, 8000 N.W. 27th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606,
D MILITARY OFFICER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY SOURCE S EPTEMBER 2011
(800) 654-2996,
www.thevillageonline.com Gainesville’s premier rental retirement com- munity’s three new residences allow even more people to enjoy enriching, worry-free independent and assisted living. One monthly
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