Approximately 16% of Villagers are Viet Nam Veterans (17,000) based on a 96,000 total population.
VVA Chapter 1036 The Villages FL 32162
There are 6 VA Nursing Homes in Florida.
- Panama City at 307.7 miles away
- Pembroke Pines at 269.07 miles away
- Charlotte at 181.33 miles away
- St. Augustine at 112.49 miles away
- Daytona Beach at 73.44 miles away
- Land O' Lakes at 70.29 miles away
1 out of about every 5 1/2 people living in The Villages is a Veteran, if my math is correct. I am not a mathematician so you might want to double check my calculation.
I would bet we have one of the highest concentrations of Veterans living here than anywhere else in the United States. I didn't confirm this and am only guessing so correct me if I'm wrong.
I just don't understand why there would be any debate among the counties as to locating VA nursing homes (yes, I mean more than 1) here.
