Florida retirement community comparison checklist – what to look for
Factors to consider – checklist to use, when searching for a retirement community in the Florida, Orlando, Central Florida area
Located in a highly rated town to retire
24/7 gated and staff entrances
Swimming, shuffleboard, lawn bowling, pickleball, woodworking, fitness center
Multiple restaurants and dining option
Automated daily resident check in system
Walking trails
Biking areas
Located away from coastal weather/evacuation threats and worries
Not too rural, not too urban
Vibrant/active town, where residents, family, friends and visitors enjoy visiting
Shopping nearby
Auto care services nearby
Dental offices nearby
Banking services nearby
Health care insurance accepted
Dermatology services nearby
Eye clinic nearby
Foundation to support community projects
Animal care clinics nearby
Restaurants nearby
Public library nearby
Grocery stores nearby
Urgent care centers nearby
National lab for blood testing services nearby
Insurance agencies nearby
Physician clinics nearby
Independent living duplex homes and apartments
Post-hospital rehab center
Assisted living residence
Memory care residence
Home health care agency
Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinic
In-patient hospice care unit
Church on campus
Social workers for independent living
FT Chaplain on staff
Support groups
Not for profit organization
No off-site management company
Has been in existence for 20 to 30 plus years
Home for life intention
Pharmacy nearby
On and off campus transportation services
Ample activity and wellness staff
Hardware stores nearby
