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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 […]

John Knox Village Delivers World-Class Entertainment

February 17, 2026/in Blog

That level of programming doesn’t happen by accident. Did you know that John Knox Village delivers world-class entertainment all throughout the year? That doesn’t happen on its own. It’s the result of having the benefit of in-house experts at JKV. For the past few years, John Knox Village’s Life Enrichment Manager Jody Leshinsky and Production […]

JKV Champions Parkinson’s Disease Awareness & Support

February 3, 2026/in Blog

At John Knox Village (JKV) in Pompano Beach, Florida, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) awareness isn’t just acknowledged, it is embraced, supported, and woven into the fabric of campus life. From specialized fitness programming and resident-led support groups to educational events and community fundraisers, the award-winning Life Plan Continuing Care retirement community has created a robust network […]

John Knox Village Supports ScentsAbility with Golf Cart Donation

December 17, 2025/in Blog

JKV forges a new community partnership with ScentsAbility Candles — Crafted by Artisans with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) The IDDeal Foundation and ScentsAbility Candles is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Founded in 2009 by Bonnie Schmidt and Denise Anderson—two devoted mothers of adult daughters with I/DD—the […]

Give Yourself the Best Gift Ever: Peace of Mind

December 3, 2025/in Blog

Kim Ali JKV VP of Sales & Marketing A Message from Kim Ali, VP of Sales & Marketing As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, many of us naturally reflect on family, health, and what the future may hold. One of the most meaningful gifts you can give—both to yourself and to […]

Resident Spotlight: Christopher Carnrick Champions for Deaf Culture, Teaches ASL to JKV Residents

November 13, 2025/in Blog

John Knox Village resident Christopher Carnrick, who grew up in Lubbock, Texas, was able to hear until the age of 10. Although he had always been an A+ student, his academic performance declined so aggressively, it led to his placement in special education classes. It was then discovered he was profoundly deaf, a result of […]

JKV Holiday Recipes

October 31, 2025/in Blog

From our hearts to your home, JKV sends warm wishes for a holiday season filled with joy, peace, and wonderful food. Enjoy these cherished recipes from some of our residents and team members. Grandma’s Famous Chicken Cutlets, from Valerie Steele, Life Enrichment Coordinator “Grandma’s famous chicken cutlets were a go-to whenever we had a lot […]

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