Wow - quite a load of questions. To sum it up - this is not California - the summers are hot as hell and the humidity will melt the skin off your face - but we manage with A/C and swimming pools - if you want to walk you do it very early in the morning or very late at night - bugs are not allowed in The Villages so they are not a concern - and then comes October thru April and you will love the weather. We have the most remarkable thunderstorms that literally shake the earth. The foliage and lushness are breathtaking. Don't know about maids 'cause living alone how much do you really have to clean? Cost of living here is very reasonable considering what you get for you money. I never could understand how anyone can afford to live in Cali so I think you will be pleasantly suprised. Houses and cars are not a status thing here - no one really cares what you have or don't have only if you are a nice person and would to sit down and have a drink.
Having just put my 93 year old mom in memory care 10 minutes from TV I can tell you I have checked out most of the facilities around and they are superb if you need them. We even have assisted living that grants you all the ammenities of TV - can't beat that.
This is a community that welcomes everyone home. When we decided to move to our retirement home I wanted Arizona for the mountains and desert and my husband wanted TV for Florida and the golf. He won, but I can honestly say it has absolutely exceeded my expecations.
A Lifestyle Visit would be an excellent opportunity for you to view the property and get a feeling for the vibe here. I think you will be very happy with what you find. Best of luck wherever you end up.
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