Valencia Lakes sits in Wimauma, Florida, and really is a pretty extensive 55+ retirement community, where people seem to have just about every amenity folk could want if they're looking for an active adult lifestyle, and the place has a mix of twin villas and single-family homes, with lake, garden, or preserve views, and there are 24 different floorplans, which means you see lots of homes with two, three, or four bedrooms, sometimes with carports or even a three-car garage with extra storage. The homes usually come with nice upgrades - things like granite countertops, a gourmet kitchen with travertine backsplash, wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a washer and dryer in a separate laundry room, tile and carpet flooring, and good little comforts like ceiling fans, decorator furniture, and private yards or screened lanais, plus safety features like a security system. There's a homeowner's association with a monthly fee, and people living here can get help with things like bathing, dressing, and meds if they need it, and there's 24-hour supervision and a call system, so folks can feel pretty safe.
Valencia Lakes has a 40,000 square foot clubhouse where you'll find a fitness center, art studio, gallery, restaurant, a social hall for dances or performances, rooms for cards, billiards, or computers, an internet café, and even a full movie theater and library, and the lifestyle director sets up different clubs, daily events, and activities. If someone's into sports or the outdoors, there are HAR-TRU tennis courts, pickleball courts, a half-court basketball area, shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoes, a huge softball field, a dog park, and places to store RVs or boats, and the resort-style pool area has a lap pool, resistance pool, hot tub, spa, yoga and exercise studio, locker rooms with steam and sauna, and outdoor spaces with walking paths, decks, patios, porches, and a covered cabana bath.
Meals are handled pretty well, with a Bistro serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the dining team works with special diets like diabetes, and a professional chef does the meal service in a restaurant-style setting. Regular support like housekeeping, move-in help, laundry and dry cleaning, as well as transportation to nearby spots, makes day-to-day life easier. Medical services are part of things, with healthcare support on-site and services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing needs, or continuing care if folks need it as time goes by, which keeps residents feeling supported. The community offers unique real estate programs where folks can get quick cash offers and home value estimates and keeps a report handy with information about the local area, such as home prices or community stats. Overall, Valencia Lakes is designed for older adults who want recreation, company, wellness programs, and support with daily needs, while keeping a friendly, safe, and social setting with plenty of choices for how to spend an active retirement.
