Having moved a number of times in my working life, I can tell you the most frustrating aspect is finding a new primary care dr. and a dentist. We are fortunate here in The Villages to have some very good dr's who are exceptionally well educated with outstanding qualifications. Unfortunately, we have some who are not so well educated, etc. This is no different than other places my wife and I have lived. We have found it generally takes about two years to become settled with dr's and dentist we feel comfortable with. May have to switch several times to find that "good fit". Ask your current dr/dentist if they know of a dr/dentist here. Ask your saleserson whom they recommend. Ask your new neighbors. Just remember The Villages is NOT NY, Baltimore, Philly, Chicago, LA, etc. and your favorate hospital, clinic, etc isn't here. The Villages Hospital was just a 60 bed hospital just 5 years ago---today it's 160 some-odd beds. It is a very good Hospital that provides excellent care. If you're willing to let go of where you've come from and embrace your new home (The Villages), you will live it here!
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