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Meet Freda Routt, U.S. Air Force Veteran

November 6, 2026/in Blog

For Veterans Day this November, JKV honors all 170+ retired military residents. Here is one Veteran resident’s story and why she loves where she lives. Freda grew up in a Navy family that moved frequently before finally settling in Virginia Beach, where her father retired from military service. After attending college and […]

Meet Bob Atkins, Retired U.S. Army Aviation Corps Specialist, 5th Class

November 3, 2026/in Blog

For Veterans Day this November, JKV honors all 170+ retired military residents. Here is one Veteran resident’s story and why he loves where he lives. For the past two years, Bob Atkins and his wife Karen have made JKV their home. Since first arriving, Bob has been sought out to share his story […]

Life Plan Communities: What You Should Know

November 2, 2026/in Blog

If you’re an active senior, the decision about whether or not to move to a senior living community can be overwhelming, especially when there are so many options. It’s important to understand what each option offers. Here’s a closer look at each one. Aging in Place Many people feel they want to stay in their […]

Meet Terry “Scooter” Hayes, Retired U.S. Army

October 27, 2026/in Blog

For Veterans Day this November, JKV honors all 170+ retired military residents. Here is one Veteran resident’s story and why she loves where she lives. After graduating from high school in 1976, Terry Hayes attended The Art Institute of Atlanta. After completing one year, she realized her family’s financial situation would not allow […]

Meet Bill Sullivan, Retired U.S. Army Colonel

October 22, 2026/in Blog

For Veterans Day this November, JKV honors all 170+ retired military residents. Here is one Veteran resident’s story and why he loves where he lives. Bill Sullivan was drafted in 1969 and reported for induction at the Armed Forces Entrance and Examination Station (AFEES) in Jacksonville, Florida, just as Neil Armstrong took humanity’s first […]

Celebrating 10 Years of The Green House Model at The Woodlands — and the Residents Who Made It Possible

July 30, 2026/in Blog

“I vividly remember being at John Knox Village for the grand opening of The Woodlands ten years ago—the energy and excitement, and the clear sense that something truly meaningful had been created. What made it so powerful then, and remains so today, is that it was a resident-driven vision brought to life. A decade […]

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion: Honoring Pride Month and Beyond

June 11, 2026/in Blog

Pride Month is celebrated each June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a pivotal event that helped ignite the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. What began as a single day and later a week of solidarity events has evolved into a month-long global celebration of diversity, equality, and inclusion. At John Knox Village (JKV), […]

Charite Germinald, Celebrating 35 Years at JKV

May 7, 2026/in Blog

For 35 years, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Charite Germinald has devoted her career to caring for residents at John Knox Village (JKV). For the past 20 years, she has served as an aide at Gardens West, JKV’s assisted living residence. Originally from Haiti, Charite moved to Florida in 1979 with her mother and husband. Charite, […]

Be in the Know: Life Plan Communities Offer Valuable Tax Benefits

April 7, 2026/in Blog

When looking at retirement living options, buying or renting into a senior living community are well-known options. But choosing to live in a Life Plan Community offers some valuable federal tax benefits that other senior living options do not. Read on to learn more. What is a Life Plan Community? Life Plan Communities, also known […]

Why a Life Plan Community is a Wise Investment

April 2, 2026/in Blog

Reprinted from the South Florida Business Journal, March 31, 2023 By Kim Morgan – John Knox Village Older adults face a variety of choices when planning for their future lifestyle and health care needs. The rising cost of medical care in the U.S., especially long-term care, has made understanding options very important. The […]

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Wellness professionals to assist you in forming a customized plan for living your best life now and into the future

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