[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

I just said I lived with it for five years! Yea, I made it up......geesh.....

It appears you are right, but it doesn't seem right to allow it. I defend myself by saying that it wasn't always so.

ACC Takes a Dive

[obxgal]

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

Sorry, but this is misinformation. First off, even if you live in the family sections, you don't have access to the amenities. Now, since you wife's grandparents and your in-laws live in TVs, you can obtain an "in area" guest pass. This will allow you to visit any place your parents can go. If they are priority members, you will even be a priority guest!. We had these passes for five years and had access to everything. The only time we really had to have our parents with us was the priority pools and executive golf courses. I know they are supposed to be more picky, but they didn't care much off season.

I thought in my first sentance that I had said can't instead of can. I also was not aware of the "in area" guest pass. Thank you for correcting my misinformation jbdlfan.

[Bogie Shooter]

Information on Guest ID's

http://www.districtgov.org/departmen...D%20Policy.pdf

[NannyO12]

I thought there were non-resident IDs that could be purchased if you live in the surrounding area.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by gomoho

My first recommendation is to get yourself a knowlegable REALTOR - not a Village sales associate, but a REALTOR that works with the MLS. They will be knowledgable in the
surrounding areas and help you find exactly what fits your family's needs.
I believe TV charter school is probably some of the best education you could find in Florida and the cost of living is much lower here than in the north - so maybe the salary adjustment isn't as drastic as one might think. Do your due diligence and use the professionals available to help you with this decision. Good luck.

Gomoho. The Villages reps can't sell him stuff off campus anyway and that is probably what he is looking for.


I would say, check salaries. It is a huge shock for people from both coasts.


The Florida Schools aren't known for excellence. I know exactly who is gonna come back on me for that comment, but I still believe it. The Charter schools are good if you work in The Villages, your kids can go to the Charter Schools.


I would think, and think again before you make this major move. That is just the mother and grandmother in me saying that.

[TraceyMooreRN]

Yes, The Villages Hospital along with Promise Hospital (LTAC) both qualify for charter schools. Also check into Freedom Pointe Rehab Center (great in patient, out patient and home health) therapy needs.

Big difference in nursing Salaries from VA to FL. However- so is the cost of living. It all became equal. Healthcare for me personally went through the roof compared to what I was receiving in Virginia.

As to the other posts--I wasn't aware of the surrounding areas could get the pass for relatives. I don't mind, I am 40 and LOVE IT IN THE VILLAGES!! My kids are in College in Virginia. I wouldn't think 19 year olds find it much fun here--but I LOVE IT!!

[LoriAnn]

Sounds like you don't have to worry about lower wages since your plan is to "start" a business. I would assume you plan Medicare/Medicaid certification which might have a slight regional difference in reimbursement. Your primary difficulty will be the large prevalence of Medicare replacement policy's/Advantage plans. That is the reason healthcare salaries are so much lower in Florida than the rest of the country. They reimburse as low as 70% of traditional Medicare. That results in salaries being 25-30% lower as well. It can take as long as a year to be approved as a provider for each replacement plan ,so, start early. If you are planning to create just enough business for yourself and maybe a few other therapist you should certainly earn more than being an employee as long as you stay below the magic FTE 50 number. Good luck. It sounds like fun!