Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but sharply divided between very positive impressions of the residents, community life, and physical amenities, and very negative impressions of current management practices. On the positive side, reviewers consistently praise a warm, caring resident population and an active social calendar. The community is described as attractive and gated, with a large clubhouse and many on-site amenities: library, exercise equipment, a pool, and diverse outdoor recreation options such as shuffleboard, pickleball, horseshoes, and bocce. Social and group activities appear frequent and varied, including potluck dinners, pancake breakfasts, coffee get-togethers, bingo, Bunco, pinochle, and euchre, creating a busy and engaged lifestyle. The pond with ducks and local wildlife is noted as a pleasant natural feature, and several residents express gratitude for having found Plantation Village.
However, these positive elements are overshadowed for many reviewers by serious, recurring complaints about management. Multiple summaries describe a shift from previously supportive, caring management and an effective board to a current regime characterized as power-hungry, dishonest, retaliatory, and rude. Specific management actions cited include closing the clubhouse, changing locks, proposing potential new key fees, and enforcing or revising rules in ways perceived as self-serving. Several reviewers report a 'none of your business' attitude from staff, unresponsiveness, and a lack of accountability. The management company is called useless and dishonest by some, and a number of comments emphasize bullying, intimidation tactics, eviction threats, and actions that 'terrorize the elderly.' These reports create a pattern of fear among residents and a reluctance to speak up.
A notable pattern in the reviews is a temporal contrast: people who have lived at Plantation Village for a long time often describe it as having once been a very good, caring place with a positive board and manager, while more recent or continuing experiences highlight a deterioration linked to the current management. This suggests the community infrastructure (amenities, resident culture, activities) remains strong, but governance and administration have become volatile and problematic. The practical consequences reported include reduced access to shared spaces (clubhouse closures, changed locks), potential new costs, stricter or inconsistently applied policies (including pet rules), and a climate of intimidation that undermines the social fabric that otherwise seems vibrant.
In summary, Plantation Village offers many of the hallmarks of an attractive, activity-rich senior living community—friendly neighbors, plentiful organized events, recreational facilities, and pleasant grounds. Yet several reviewers warn prospective residents to be cautious because management behavior and policy enforcement have created significant distress and disruption. The tension between a thriving resident-driven community and problematic management is the dominant theme: if the positive daily life and amenities are a priority, reviewers acknowledge strong virtues; if stable, transparent, and respectful management is essential, reviewers report serious, recurring concerns that have materially affected resident wellbeing and access to facilities.
