Searching for what is the best – top Florida retirement / senior living community?
Here’s a convenient checklist
Complimentary checklist to use when searching for the best / top / highly rated retirement / senior living community in the Florida, Orlando, Tampa, Leesburg, The Village’s, Central Florida areas
_____ Located in a highly rated town to retire to
_____ Highly rated nursing and rehabilitation Center
_____24/7 gated and staffed entrances
_____number of security personnel on duty at all times
_____proximity to police and EMS/EMT/Paramedic service professionals
_____proximity to Hotels/B&B’s/AIR BNB’s close by
_____swimming pools
_____shuffleboard
_____pickleball
_____woodworking shop
_____fitness centers
_____multiple restaurants/dining venues
_____automated daily resident check in system
_____walking trail
_____short apartment hallways
_____biking areas
_____swimming pools
_____not for profit or for-profit organization
_____full-time Pastor / Chaplain on staff
_____near / away from coastal weather threats
_____location (urban, suburban, rural)
_____ town/city (vibrant/active/popular city/town where residents, family members, and friends enjoy visiting?)
_____ shopping nearby
_____ auto care nearby
_____ pet/vet care nearby
_____dental offices close by
_____banking services nearby
_____dermatologist nearby
_____eye clinic nearby
_____urologist nearby
_____restaurants nearby
_____public library nearby
_____grocery stores nearby
_____urgent / emergency care centers nearby (ex. Advent Health, UF Health, HCA, Orlando Health)
_____lab for blood testing services nearby (ex. Quest)
_____insurance agencies nearby
_____complete physician clinic on campus
_____independent living duplex homes AND apartments to choose from
_____post-hospital rehab center on campus
_____assisted living residence on campus
_____memory care residence on campus
_____home health care agency on campus
_____physical, occupational and speech therapy clinic on campus
_____in-patient hospice care residence on campus
_____church on campus
_____independent living social workers on staff to help/assist independent living residents
_____variety of campus support groups
_____dog park
_____off-site management company vs. no off-site management company
_____number of years of operation
_____’home for life’ intention
_____pharmacies nearby
_____complimentary on campus transportation
_____complimentary off campus transportation
_____number of full time staff in the independent living activity department
_____number of full-time staff in the independent living wellness department
_____hardware stores nearby
_____highly rated hospital system nearby
_____University of Florida health system clinic nearby
