All the answers you might need.
Living at John Knox Village (JKV) comes with many wonderful lifestyle benefits, and we know the decision to move to any senior living community is a big decision. Here are some frequently asked questions with answers that will help you as you contemplate a move to JKV.
Who is John Knox Village?
As South Florida’s premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), JKV is celebrating its 57th anniversary of providing a holistic approach to retirement living, focusing on health, wellness, and an enriched lifestyle.
Residents have the peace of mind knowing they will enjoy a continuum of care designed to meet their changing needs as they age—spanning independent living, assisted living, supportive memory care, and skilled nursing care.
Residents enjoy a rich tapestry of amenities, including an Aquatic Complex boasting resort-style and lap pools, eight dining venues, fitness studios, cultural and recreational activities, award-winning life enrichment programming and beautifully landscaped grounds, all nestled on a picturesque 70-acre campus.
As a not-for-profit CCRC, our dedicated team of professionals delivers personalized care with compassion and respect, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families.
What is a Life Plan?
A Life Plan is an insured agreement within the community that entitles you to live in one of our independent living apartment homes or villas. If, or when, your health situation changes, as a JKV Life Plan resident, you are entitled to the unlimited use of Gardens West, our assisted living residence, as well as our highly rated rehab, long-term nursing, and memory support centers, The Woodlands, and Seaside Cove.
Paying the Life Plan entrance fee assures you of a lifetime of unlimited healthcare services. Choosing a CCRC means you will know where, and from whom, you will receive healthcare and that your loved ones will be spared the difficulty of making care decisions during a health crisis.
I’m not sure I’m ready for a senior living community. Isn’t it better to wait until I need to move?
Senior living experts agree that the best time to make a move is while you’re active and enjoying good health.
Also, consider costs like home repairs, property taxes, and homeowner’s insurance. Moving to a CCRC eliminates these costs as well as the worry and expense of maintaining a home.
Additionally, moving to a CCRC like JKV also safeguards your assets from future healthcare costs should you need care. Assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support expenses can quickly add up and create financial stress for you or your family if you’re unprepared.
We all hope to be healthy well into our senior years, but the future is unpredictable. Procrastinating a move puts you at risk of not passing the health assessment required for admission to a CCRC such as JKV.
If you’re at the right age but not yet retired, you should know that many residents of John Knox Village are still enjoying their careers!
What are the qualifying criteria to move into JKV?
You must be 62 years of age and pass health and financial assessments.
What fees will I pay as a resident of John Knox Village?
As a JKV resident, you will pay a one-time Entrance Fee, along with a Monthly Service Fee. The Monthly Service Fee includes all maintenance for your apartment home or villa, housekeeping, a dining plan, and use of all the incredible amenities at JKV listed in more detail below.
Most importantly, you’ll be covered for future healthcare costs, as outlined in the Life Care contract.
Is the Entrance Fee or Monthly Service Fee subject to change?
Once a deposit agreement is signed, the Entrance Fee is locked in. Monthly Service Fees change annually to reflect changes in the cost of providing your daily services.
Are there any tax benefits to moving to a Life Plan community?
You may be eligible for significant IRS medical deductions on both the Entrance Fee and Monthly Service Fee. We recommend consulting a professional financial planner to help determine your eligibility for deductions. A member of our professional staff can also answer your questions and provide details.
What types of agreements are available?
- Type A agreement is an all-inclusive contract that provides for your future healthcare needs by providing unlimited access to assisted living, supportive memory care, and skilled nursing care included in the Monthly Service Fee.
- Type C agreement provides the same use of amenities as the Type A, without the healthcare benefit. You pay for healthcare services as needed and will be charged the prevailing rate less a resident discount.
Which healthcare services are included in the Monthly Service Fee?
A Life Care agreement entitles you to move from independent living to assisted living, skilled nursing care, and supportive memory care, should you need it. It allows couples to continue living on the same campus, even if one requires additional assistance or care while the other stays in independent living.
Which services are included in the Monthly Service Fee?
Your Monthly Service Fee includes:
- A declining balance meal plan with special diet menus available (if requested), to use for dine-in or take-out from our eight restaurants on campus
- Use of all campus amenities, including the Aquatic Complex, Cultural Arts Center, Westlake Theater, art, music, and technology studios, pools, pickleball courts, and much more
- Many life enrichment events that don’t require additional cost including happy hours, live performances, spa events, lifelong learning lectures, and more
- Bi-weekly housekeeping and weekly bed linen service
- 24/7 security staff throughout the community
- 24/7 on-site Wellness Nurse and EMTs for all JKV residents
- A comprehensive in-home monitoring system, including emergency pull cords, and a daily assurance check-in system
- Transportation via buses and carts within the community
- Scheduled transportation to medical appointments, shopping, banks and houses of worship
- Interior and exterior maintenance of your residence
- All utilities, including television and internet
- Property taxes
- On-campus assisted living at Gardens West*
- Full-time nursing and memory support at The Woodlands and Seaside Cove*
- Respite Care
*For Type A contract only.
What types of residences are available?
We offer residences ranging from one to two-bedroom with den apartment homes, with many sizes and floor plans available. In addition, we offer villas, which are single-story attached homes with one- and two-bedroom floor plans.
Will I need to carry homeowner’s insurance on my residence?
JKV provides insurance for the buildings and grounds. As a resident, your only insurance need would be a renter’s policy to cover personal property and liability.
Will I be able to decorate my apartment home or villa to reflect my personal taste?
Yes! You may furnish and decorate your apartment home or villa to reflect your personal taste.
Will I be able to bring my car?
Absolutely! Residents are encouraged to keep driving as long as they are able to do so safely. Electric vehicle charging stations are also available on campus.
Is JKV pet-friendly?
Yes! Many of our residents have furry and feathered friends who call JKV home. We have a dedicated Wellness Park on campus, affectionately known as the JKV Dog Park.
If you have additional questions, please call (800) 998-5669 or (954) 783-4040, and a JKV Life Plan Consultant will be happy to provide the answers you need or assist you with scheduling a visit to John Knox Village.
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Everything you could want, all in one place.
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Enjoy a life full of bold flavors and world-class cuisine.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Life Plan Communities.
Social, Fitness and Recreational Amenities
- Wellness professionals to assist you in forming a customized plan for living your best life now and into the future
- Wellness professionals to assist you in forming a customized plan for living your best life now and into the future
- Wellness professionals to assist you in forming a customized plan for living your best life now and into the future
- Wellness professionals to assist you in forming a customized plan for living your best life now and into the future
- Wellness professionals to assist you in forming a customized plan for living your best life now and into the future
- Wellness professionals to assist you in forming a customized plan for living your best life now and into the future
Wellness and Health Services
- Wellness professionals to assist you in forming a customized plan for living your best life now and into the future
- Center for Healthy Living— on-site healthcare resource for residents and team members
- Health fairs, screenings, informational interactive presentations
- 24-hour wellness nurses respond in emergency situations to assess needs and next steps
- Registered dietitian and nutritionist on staff
- On-site rehab, assisted living, skilled care and memory care
