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I recently moved to an active senior independent living community called Cypress Village in Jacksonville, Florida. Although I have low vision, it was not the main reason for my move. However, there is a professional who provides suggested lifestyle changes for individuals with low vision. As a result of the many opportunities here at Cypress Village, I have become more independent. The transportation department is equipped with several modern buses and limousines. I now have access to several venues including shopping, sports events, entertainment, sightseeing, doctor appointments and special events.

My husband and I moved into a Cypress Village apartment, when I was sixty-three years old. My classmates and cousins kept saying I’m too young. I told them that I wanted the turnkey, carefree and worry free lifestyle of a CCRC. I also wanted to be young enough to participate in all the activities, trips and health programs proved by the extremely capable and friendly staff. I’ve found the residents to be very inviting, helpful and inclusive. The meals and treats are delicious. So now I have to watch my waistline.

The Cypress Village maintenance department makes my life here so easy. Whatever goes wrong is fixed with one simple call to Maintenance. You don’t worry about who to call or how much it will cost. You call and state your problem. Someone arrives promptly with a courteous smile. Whether you have a plumbing issue or an air conditioner problem or whatever, the repair gets done with ease.

We moved to Cypress Village in 2012 after thoroughly examining three other retirement communities in Jacksonville. We wanted a maintenance-free house with a two car garage, half of which I needed for my home workshop. An unexpected plus was the Resident Workshop Club which has a complete range of woodworking and metalworking equipment. We still travel a fair amount, so the central alarm system and security patrols provide peace of mind for us while we are away from home. The many clubs and activities at Cypress Village provide us with abundant opportunities for socializing and exercise.

The Cypress Village library has an eclectic collection of books, media materials, newspapers, and magazines. There is a Telesensory VM600 low vision magnifier available for use. Volunteers work many hours to keep the collection ready for the many residents who use it frequently.

Margit and I moved to Cypress Village two years ago and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. Cypress Village is a vibrant retirement community with a lively social life and seemingly endless amenities. We have an indoor aquatic center, a deli, a bistro, state of the art exercise equipment, a workshop, a beauty/barber salon, multiple dining options, concierge services, transportation, numerous planned activities and much more. Freedom from the mundane tasks of security, maintenance, housekeeping and cooking allows us the time to enjoy the many options we consider important. There is so much to do that we have to pick and choose our activities wisely. Fortunately we are free to participate as little or as much as we want. Some residents choose the single family homes that are available but we prefer our beautiful apartment overlooking Cypress Lake. We also enjoy our location here in Jacksonville, Florida. The offerings of a major city are available to us including the arts, theatre, and the Jaguars NFL team. The Mayo Clinic is less than a mile away and Jacksonville Beach is within three miles. A major factor in our decision to move to Cypress Village was the LifeCare Contract which allows us to relax and enjoy our retirement knowing we have a secure healthcare future. Lastly, our daughter will never have to be concerned about what to do with her aging parents!

In 2014 we both reached age 80 and, looking to the future, decided some lifestyle changes for our remaining years were in order. We had visited retirement communities in the past and had attended “lunch and learn events” but were not at the time ready to act. Now we were, so we started looking in earnest. After contacting one local retirement facility (in which we were very interested), we then visited Cypress Village. We heard a presentation by the staff, toured an available garden home, made up our minds immediately, and wrote a deposit check that afternoon. We have not looked back since then. We love the stress-free environment, our new home, the many activities available, and the excellent meals in the dining facility. In summary, we are “Living the Dream”!

Walt and I moved to Cypress Village fourteen years ago at our daughter's urging. We lived in Massachusetts and she didn't want to come to the cold northeast to care for her aging parents. Two years later Walt survived a brain aneurysm operation thanks to good Mayo surgeons - he is still hanging in there at 92. When we first arrived we were very active in the Croquet Club and I am still involved. For many years the Art League kept me very busy. It is important to choose a retirement community while you are still able to enjoy all the activities they offer. Walt & I enjoyed the exercise classes & rarely missed a dance. And it was only a five minute drive from our home to the Egret Hall for the many entertainments offered. Even though we were in an independent home we enjoyed all the amenities. Cypress Village has been an excellent choice for us - we have made some wonderful friends here.

We met with the owner several times and she is lovely. I am not there all the time though, so it is kind of hard to give an accurate review, but everyone there seems pretty nice and professional though.

Everyone is so welcoming at Lexington Square of Elmhurst. The staff has really helped mom adjust. My mom has had several emergencies at night and the nurses have been so quick to help. I cannot say enough good things about this place!

What they have done well is to provide a very nice environment and good choices for food service. Very polite staff. I could have used a little bit more orientation, I think they could have done a little bit better about explaining the system better. We are very pleased with the move.

My father has dementia but is still very independent minded. The Terraces at The Clare is a perfect home for him. They provide personalized care to meet his needs, a beautiful environment and delicious meals 3x/day.

Well it is my mother that is there and she is in independent living and she loves it. There are lots of activities to do. The staff really does a lot to make everyone feel welcomed there at Eastcastle Place.

They exceeded my expectations. I think that the thing that stuck out in my mind the most was how everyone was very friendly and caring. The people are what make it. The food was good, I ate there a couple times.

As far as my experience so far, the building I will be moving into looked to me to be very clean and I thought it was up-to-date, but when I got there I found out they were completely renovating it. The look to keep it very, very, up-to-date.

Everyone at Danberry has been extremely nice from the moment we began looking at the facility to their daily living experience today. My parents made a very big change that took them awhile to adjust to; however, the staff was extremely patient and gentle in helping them through the process. They look for individual and personalized ways to help them make Danberry their home. I am extremely happy we chose Danberry!

Blakehurst is a beautiful community! The food is excellent and the amenities are superb. The staff are friendly and activities are plentiful and creative.

My mother has been a resident in the memory care at Cypress Village they call Clare Bridge for a year this month. While her ability to take care of herself has diminished, we(my wife and I) are more than aware of all the care she receives from each and every person who works there. While there have been some changes in staff since she has lived there, we find an excellence in all of them. When we need answers to medications or treatment Vicky, the head nurse always stops her routine and immediately helps us. When I ask about day to day care needs, Karen, a daily nurse is extremely helpful, as is Alicia and Jane (who works Fridays only). One of the biggest positive changes we've seen is the addition of Karen the Director of Activities on Clare Bridge. She is a jolt of energy and is sincerely concerned about the daily activities of the residents. My mother recently started having issues with not wanting to shower and the Assisted Living Director implemented some new changes to help encourage and make that chore more enjoyable for her. Resident Care Associates we see regulary are Lisa, Lenore, Candace and a relatively new person Anja- They are fantastic! We are well pleased and would highly recommend Cypress Village, Clare Bridge as a facility for your loved ones.

Our experience with Sterling Estates has been a very good one. The staff here is friendly and professional, and they've done an excellent job taking care of my loved one. I would recommend them to anyone looking into care in the area.

I think they do an excellent job overall at Harbour Village. My loved ones are in their memory care unit, which is well organized and well laid out. The staff are friendly and professional, and do a great job looking out for the people who live here.