Shell Point Retirement Community, 15101 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33908, (800) 780-1131,
www.shellpoint.org Scores of military officers and veterans have chosen Florida’s largest life-care community, located on prime waterfront property near Sanibel Island. This resort setting includes three existing neighborhoods plus a new development, The Estuary. Amenities include boating, golf, dining, lifetime learning, travel, recreation, and comfortable residences plus superlative wellness programs and health care. (See ad on page 55.) PET FRIENDLY
University Village, 12401 North 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33612, (800) 524-5020, (813) 975-5009,
www.universityvillage.net As an exceptional CCRC in Florida, University Village provides lifetime benefits for resi- dents through The Shield. University Village offers its residents spacious apartments and villa homes, resort-style amenities, and services with the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have planned well for the future. PET FRIENDLY
Valencia Lakes, 5006 Stone Harbor Circle, Wimauma, FL 33598, (800) 506-0997,
www.glhomes.com This gorgeous gated community with 55- plus living included is located in greater Tampa. New villas and single-family homes are available. Amenities include a 40,000-square-foot clubhouse, resort pools, tennis, baseball, pickleball, bocce ball, a dog park, and more. A lifestyle director offers shows and every imaginable club, activity, and event. Carefree living ranges from the $200,000s to the $400,000s. Decorated models are open daily. (See ad on page 79.) PET FRIENDLY
Villages of Citrus Hills, 2400 N. Terra Vista Blvd., Citrus Hills, FL 34442, (800) 511-0814,
www.citrushills.com Located in the water wonderland that is Citrus County, we offer active resort-style liv- ing in a relaxed suburban setting, with easy access to Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville. World-class amenities include three cham-
pionship golf courses, two tennis centers, private restaurants, and the 45,000-square- foot BellaVita Spa and Fitness Center. Home and site packages range from the mid- $300,000s to over $1.2 million.
Westminster Communities of Florida, 80 W. Lucerne Circle, Orlando, FL 32801, (800) 948-1881,
www.westminsterretirement.com Discover Westminster Communities of Flor- ida, offering active living with an emphasis on wellness and lifelong learning with nine stunning locations in Bradenton, Jackson- ville, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, and Winter Park. Choose the community and location that is right for you: waterfront, nestled in gardens and woods, or in the heart of downtown — all backed by the assurance of maintenance-free living and a full continu- um of care. As a fiscally sound, faith-based, not-for-profit organization, we are a strong partner for your retirement. We honor your service; special grants for retired career mili- tary are available. For many of our residents, the only question left was: Why did I wait so long? (See ad on page 69.)
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, 25 State Road 13, Jacksonville, FL 32259, (800) 532-2116,
www.westminsterretirement.com Experience active, maintenance-free living for adults age 62 and older. Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is on 86 acres of lush, semitropical paradise on the arm of the St. John’s River. Residents live in gorgeous villa homes featuring two bedrooms, a den or sunroom, two bathrooms, and a garage. Choose from 17 apartment floor plans. Take advantage of our full continuum of care. The community is church-related and operates as a not-for-profit. PET FRIENDLY
GEORGIA Spring Harbor at Green Island, 100 Spring Harbor Drive, Columbus, GA 31904, (866) 226-2172, (706) 576-6003,
www.springharborlife.org This stunning Life Care community is in his- toric Columbus near Fort Benning and fea-
cilities are not for those who need more complicated and extensive at- tention, e.g., full-time nursing care. Assisted living also has a social component, as residents can social- ize during meal times and other ac- tivities without having to leave the facility.
CARF-CCAC ACCREDITATION is issued by the Continuing Care Ac- creditation Commission (CCAC), an organization that is part of the Com- mission on Accreditation of Rehabili- tation Facilities (CARF), to facilities that provide services for the aging. Facilities that are eligible to receive CARF-CCAC accreditation include as- sisted-living centers, continuing-care retirement communities, aging ser- vices networks, and nursing homes. To qualify for CARF-CCAC ac-
creditation, a health care facility must demonstrate it is committed to providing quality care to seniors. During the accreditation process, facility owners must fill out a survey, allow CARF-CCAC representatives to observe the operations of the facil- ity, and undergo an organizational review. In addition, the CARF-CCAC will interview a facility’s staff and patients and the family members of patients to determine the quality of care patients receive. CARF-CCAC makes its accreditation decisions based on the standards developed by a team of service providers, consum- ers, and policy makers. More than 6,000 facilities are accredited by CARF-CCAC.
CCRCs, or continuing-care retire- ment communities, deliver several levels of care on one campus. These communities are made up of apart- ments that can be occupied by independent-living residents, as well as those who need assisted- living, skilled-nursing, or memory- care services.
THE CONTINUUM OF CARE is a philosophy that allows patients to re- ceive health care at different levels of intensity within a single community, typically a CCRC.
DINING OPTIONS often include a set number of meals a week pre- pared in on-campus restaurants, a cafeteria, or a residence. Check with the community and current residents to see what is available. Fine dining generally means meals will be served in courses with an appetizer or a salad, an entree, and a dessert. Res- taurant-style and à la carte dining allow diners to order from a menu.
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