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Originally Posted by NYBob
We're considering a move to The Villages, hopefully within a year or so. Looking for a single family 2k+/- 3bed 2bth. As well we'll need some advice on Assisted Living Facilities in the area for an elderly parent.
A few questions in no particular order...
Which areas have natural gas ? Are all homes there on two separate water meters (potable and irrigation) ?
I see there are Freestanding ERs. Are these more Urgent Care or actual 911 receiving ERs ? Who is running them and are they the same as TV Health, whereas they only accept Medicare Advantage ? Other than The Villages Hospital near Spanish Springs what other hospitals are there in the area ? Are others planned to be built ? And as to health care I've read that doctors are far and few and the care in general is quite poor. Is there any truth to this ?
Are all or most homes block ? Who are/were the main builders in the area ?
Is the closest airport in Orlando ? We have family who will be visiting from time to time in NY. We heard mention there is a shuttle bus to and from, is this true ?
We'll be heading down in the next few weeks. What would be the best road(s) for traveling north and south ?
Thanks....
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A lot of ?s. Need to come down and check it out personally in order to answer most of your questions.
Closest airport is Orlando and around 60 miles away. Several transportation companies available and you can get on a large van or pick more personal service, based upon your budget. Driving down from the NE, take 95 south to the Jacksonville area and take 301 south from there. Can use other interstate routes but none go straight to The Villages
Will get different opinions on health care. Personally feel it is good but others will tell you differently. Most of the medical facilities are in the older northern areas, such as Spanish Springs or Lake Sumter. Newer developments are further south. Need to check out area yourself based upon personal tastes, budget, new vs old etc