Bent Tree Villas West sits in Boynton Beach, Florida, among palm trees and green lawns, and you can really see how it's meant for folks 55 and older who want to live without a lot of maintenance to worry about because each home comes with an attached one-car garage and there's lawn care, basic cable, water, and maintenance for common areas covered by a community fee, so you don't have to fuss with too many repairs or chores. The community's made up of 670 single-story duplex villas built between 1981 and 1985, each with 1,400 square feet, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, screened-in lanais, and a private bathroom, and the whole place is designed so you can move around easily, whether you're on foot or using a bike, with scenic walking and biking trails weaving through the property. Residents have to be 55 or older, and there's a rule against pets and against overnight parking of non-passenger vehicles, for those who care about that kind of thing.
If you like to stay busy, the clubhouse in each section-there's an East and a West, each with its own managing association-gives people a place to meet up, join in a club like the knitters club or book club, play games, or spend time in the library or fitness room, though sometimes events at the clubhouse have been paused due to things like the Covid-19 outbreak. There are also bocce courts, pools, walking paths, outdoor patio areas, and a wellness room, and folks can take advantage of community programs, daily activities, and seasonal holiday parties, with some resident-run programs so people can get to know their neighbors. The grounds have electronic surveillance for safety and you're pretty close to local shops, restaurants, and highways like I-95, and if you need it, there's help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, and meals provided by a professional chef who can also handle special diets such as allergen-sensitive or diabetes-friendly options.
For those who just need short-term care, there's respite care available, and a 24-hour call system helps with peace of mind, while the community is near the Diagnostic Centers of America, so getting to medical services isn't hard. The villas come furnished with wi-fi, high-speed internet, and air conditioning, plus there's housekeeping, laundry, move-in coordination, wellness programs, concierge services, transportation, and parking included for convenience. The facility is managed by Bent Tree Villas West Condo Associates Inc. and FirstService Residential, and residents can use an online portal at https://benttreevillaswest.connectresident.com to access documents, events, features, hurricane info, club details, and more, and the office is open weekdays for questions. The maintenance fee covers a lot too-building insurance, reserve funds, exterior and roof repairs, sewer, water, trash, lawn care, and management. All in all, Bent Tree Villas West offers a straightforward, low-maintenance living option for active adults who want comfort, safety, and ways to connect with others, with most things included and life kept simple without fuss or frills.
