[Flyers999]

Originally Posted by champion6

Two acute care hospitals have been announced: 1)HCA Florida plans to build one in Trailwinds Village on CR 466A; 2) Orlando Health plans to build one on US 301 near the intersection with March Bend Trail. The hospital mentioned by Gold Wingnut would be built by UF Health, if it ever happens. The first "announcement" was made about 3 years ago, then silence. Then a mention that it was "indefinitely on hold."

The fact that most of the patients' insurance would be medicare, which doesn't pay much these days, perhaps this has put off new hospital plans. Maybe if more younger people keep moving to Middleton and surrounding areas, this would change minds.

Just a guess.

[pcntech]

Middleton is not technically part of The Villages. The families in Middleton have their own amenities and ID's. Their ID's will not work in The Villages. The Villages ID's will not work in Middleton. (They have a very nice dog park but Villagers cannot use it). That being said, "downtown" Middleton, stores, restaurants, nightly entertainment, is open to anyone. Just as Villages entertainment, etc. is open to all. The story I have consistently heard regarding the hospital being built in Eastport is that Gary Search and Oren Miller were pushing for exorbitant impact fees and the hospital said no. No idea if that will change as they are both now out of the picture. The new proposed hospitals are being built just outside The Villages with the micro hospital going in a 301. However 301 is going to be widened from 44a south to Coleman. Plus wastewater service is not available, although the city plans an extension in the future. City water is available from a line that runs along U.S. 301. Wastewater capacity and development agreements are required. When will that all happen? Who knows. There is a new inpatient rehab facility nearing completion on corner of Warm Springs and Meggison Rd. Should open 2nd or 3rd quarter 2025. For the time being, all the folks in Middleton and new Villages in that area have to go up Marsh Bend to Magnolia Plaza to shop. That parking lot has now become a "troll and wait for a spot or follow someone when they come out of a store". At some point a Publix will go in near Middleton but who knows when? There is a Provisions slated for Middleton. This is a small "mini-mart". Villages Grown vacated Sawgrass Marketplace and a Provisions in now in that spot.

[Ruger2506]

"Perhaps a community such a Middleton would attract medical professionals, techs, staff ect to facilitate a new facility."

Maybe but FL pay for medical professionals is insulting and working for medical facilities currently is bottom of the barrel (Lowest ranking status) as far as getting your kids into the school system. You're better off working for their banks (highest ranking status) or as a realtor (highest ranking status) to get your kids in the schools.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Ruger2506

"Perhaps a community such a Middleton would attract medical professionals, techs, staff ect to facilitate a new facility."

Maybe but FL pay for medical professionals is insulting and working for medical facilities currently is bottom of the barrel as far as getting your kids into the school system. Your better off working for their banks or as a realtor to get your kids in the schools.

I know a number of medical folks whose kids go to the charter schools.
Where did you get your information (rumor)?
Oh wait, on another thread you state you regret moving to The Villages. Maybe that’s it?

[Ruger2506]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I know a number of medical folks whose kids go to the charter schools.
Where did you get your information (rumor)?
Oh wait, on another thread you state you regret moving to The Villages. Maybe that’s it?

Well, I got my info from my pay check, $10/hr less for me here (and cost of living here is MORE) and $25 less for my friend coming from the NE (not sure on her cost of living comparison). And you cannot dispute a realtor who works for The Villages is Tier 1 as far as getting kids into the school and UF Health or HCA are Tier 4. So............

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Ruger2506

Well, I got my info from my pay check, $10/hr less for me here (and cost of living here is MORE) and $25 less for my friend coming from the NE (not sure on her cost of living comparison). And you cannot dispute a realtor who works for The Villages is Tier 1 as far as getting kids into the school and UF Health or HCA are Tier 4. So............

So, what's the point??

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by NYBob

Perhaps a community such a Middleton would attract medical professionals, techs, staff ect to facilitate a new facility. Other than that how do you see Middleton adding to/changing TV ?

Yes, absolutely would attract young professionals that could benefit TV.

I can see my kids moving there as they appreciate Florida and love this area.

[Ruger2506]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

So, what's the point??

Well. My point is you can’t say The Developer is putting in medical facilities to attract young people to care for villagers when they pay poorly and don’t give perks (as in being Tier 4 status). And then charge a butt load to live in Middleton. Least they could do is give preference to Middleton residents who work for qualified businesses for kids eligibility to get into the school.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

Waterman hospital on 441 in Tavares is actually one of the best hospitals in this area and not far from the southern areas.

Originally Posted by wayneman

What??? I believe you don’t know what good medicine is.In a true emergency you will die before you get there.

If you die before you get there, the rating doesn't matter

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by asiebel

The Leesburg and Villages Hospital are both run by the same company now. The last rating I saw they both had the same low rating. I was recently in the Leesburg Hospital and it was very nice! I had great care!

As I've explained in other threads, those ratings are deeply flawed by their methodology and limited metrics. In addition, they tend to lag years behind the current situation.