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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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First off 2k+/- might get you a one month rental. There are a number of assisted living places, a big one is named Freedom Point I believe. I am not sure all the areas with gas but all homes do not have 2 separate water meters.
I know the hospital does not have a good rating but some rave about it. The one time I needed to see someone I just went to CVS minute clinic. About half the homes are block. The Village Development has built all the homes, what contractors or subcontractors they use I don’t know. Orlando is the closest and most transportation goes to Orlando but Tampa is the best. Tampa is a little longer ride but an easier more direct route. If we have friends picking us up we fly to Orlando but if we are renting a car or leaving our car the we go to Tampa.
When we drive from MA we come down 95 and jump on 301 near Jacksonville. Good luck and enjoy.