Vicar's Landing at Sawgrass sits in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, in a quiet neighborhood with pretty grounds, lakes, and walking spaces, not far from parks and cultural spots, and since starting in 1988, the community's worked as a nonprofit focused on living well. This place is called a Life Choice CommunityTM, and they run both Vicar's Landing at Sawgrass and Vicar's Landing at Oak Bridge, sharing some features like the Village Green, a seven-acre lake, a clubhouse, state-of-the-art pool complex, a waterside pavilion at Oak Bridge, and other nice gathering spots. People come here as independent living residents first and can move through assisted living, skilled nursing care, and memory care as their needs change. There are about 138 employees helping with healthcare, dining, maintenance, security, and support, all led by a team that tries to keep a real sense of community by listening to resident committees, having an open-door complaint policy, and even using something called Cubago for updates and news.
The community offers 60 private rooms for care, and care includes post-surgical help, joint replacement recovery, disease management, and 24-hour skilled nursing, with a medical director on staff. Weekly housekeeping, free transportation for local stops or appointments, and 24/7 security and maintenance all come standard, with options to have extra transportation for more distant destinations when needed. There's a pendant program offering necklace and bracelet safety devices, and every home has emergency pull cords. Residents can choose from a range of homes like cottages and flats, with floor plans running from a one-bedroom at 825 square feet up to bigger spaces at 2,400 square feet. The community stays pet-friendly, with cats, dogs, and birds allowed, if they behave and their owners follow a few rules.
Dining gets special attention here, with Robert Taylor as Director of Dining Services and a team of private chefs making meals, and meal plans usually cover one meal per day, with choices among formal dining rooms, casual cafes, and a full bar. All residents get access to health and wellness programs, an on-site wellness clinic, and recreation. Activities include woodworking, stained glass classes, a strong croquet team, and there's a fitness center, library, salon, and walking trails outside. The staff tries to keep everyone engaged with social groups and support systems, and if family or guests want to visit, there are no limits on the length of visits or the time guests arrive.
Living here means access to concierge and move-in help, weekly housekeeping, transportation, and meal services, and the grounds are pretty enough for outdoor activities. Specialized care like assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care are available, with a high community score of 9.1 and a focus on health, safety, and having choices about how to live. The community is also part of sites like Facebook and Instagram, and will keep residents updated on events and news through digital communication. For those waiting for a spot, some amenities and activities are still open to members even while they're on the waitlist, and there's usually high demand for living options here.
