John Knox Village of Central Florida sits on a large 160-acre property in Orange City, Florida and serves more than 650 senior residents, offering a range of living options from independent living in single-family homes and garden-style cottages, to assisted living in Oak View Assisted Living, and skilled nursing care in the Majestic Oaks Continuing Care Complex, and they've got memory care services with staff trained for those needs too, so folks can stay as their health changes and don't have to worry about moving somewhere else if care needs grow. The community's got paved walking paths, an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness and wellness classes like Tai Chi and yoga, and an Activities Center with a 400-seat auditorium where residents can go enjoy live theater, concerts, and events from the Arts, Entertainment & Publishing department, plus there are clubs, continuing education, and pet-focused activities, so there's always something going on, and when you want a quiet afternoon, there are gardens, libraries, and shaded spots for a walk or visiting with friends.
John Knox Village's care covers everything-assisted living services help with bathing, dressing, safety, and meals, and skilled nursing and memory care mean help for greater medical or personal needs, and with on-site pharmacy and home health services, residents get care where they live, and housekeeping, linen, and laundry services come bi-weekly, plus help with errands, shopping, and even religious services so routines stay easy. The dining program offers fresh, cooked-to-order meals in a full-service dining room and at the Oak Tree Grill, with menus that change daily, and there's always a hearty meal and friendly folks around, while homes themselves have walk-in closets, full kitchens, washer/dryer, and emergency call systems for comfort and security.
The place has both private and communal rooms, with studio layouts and larger "Cottages" for those wanting more space, and the new Holly neighborhood brings a fresh option for folks coming in. Residents can bring pets with some restrictions, and there are banquet rooms for gatherings, dressmaking nooks for sewing, computer labs, entertainment rooms, woodworking and crafts shops, lots of common areas with cable and satellite TV, and access to outside walking and hiking areas. John Knox Village is nonprofit and non-denominational, offering financial guidance, home sale assistance, and they work with Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, checks, credit cards, and VA Aid and Assistance programs, so everyone can find a plan that fits.
With a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 10 user reviews and another community rating of 8.1 out of 10, John Knox Village draws from its long experience serving active seniors, and with friendly staff, weekly housekeeping, fresh meals, entertainment, and transportation to nearby towns for shopping, movies, church, and concerts, most folks find there's always something to do or someone to visit. The resident portal helps with community news and service management, making things run smoother. With help for nearly every stage of aging, and with a wide mix of activities and supports, John Knox Village tries to make daily living easy, safe, and enjoyable for those that call it home.
