Originally Posted by surfergirlov (Post 623442)

Yes, but isn't the land and the building owned by the developer?

Originally Posted by jane032657 (Post 623197)

Assisted Livings vs health care facilities are two different entities. First, the Assisted Livings are all privately owned, they have nothing to do with The Villages development. With the increasing population in The Villages, many people move their parents down here as well (often so that they can move to The Villages as they do not want to leave a parent behind and alone); and an assisted living provides a safe and secure environment for those who need extra support and cannot live with their families. Assisted livings provide meals, caregivers, activities, entertainment, friendship, transportation, rehabilitation, medication management, and memory care. We are also a community of mostly seniors and assisted livings will allow us to remain living in The Villages when the time comes when we can no longer manage on our own for whatever reason, but want to stay in The Villages. The Assisted Livings in The Villages are not big box stores. They are beautiful communities which provide loving care to those who live there and offer an ambience and safety net that families can feel good about and residents can feel at home in. Additionally, Assisted Livings create jobs and contribute to the local community. I think they add options and opportunity to the area on many levels.