History Opening in 1982 as Brevard County's only Continuing Care Retirement Community, Buena Vida Estates quickly became the premier retirement community in the county. It's ideal location, beautiful campus, excellent service, superb amenities, and unique comprehensive health care plan attracts active seniors from around the county. For over 35 years we have provided quality care [...]
CCRC, or Continuing Care Retirement Communities (also called Life Care Retirement Communities,) are organized residential communities for retired people that provide long-term access to different levels of health care and other services in a single location. The levels of care range from "independent living" to "assisted living" to "skilled nursing care." Independent Living is much [...]
Ralph Bishop didn’t have to do much research when he decided to move into Buena Vida Estates in West Melbourne. In fact, he was more appropriately a source of data for potential residents at the time. Bishop, who moved to the retirement community with his wife in 2014, had been working as the company’s chief [...]
Leaving behind a home that's filled with memories and downsizing your household items is no easy task. That's why we have a downloadable document for you to print! Click Here! This document can help you sort and evaluate your belongings, and will give you ideas on how to sell or donate items before moving day. [...]
...because we are the ONLY Retirement Community in Brevard County licensed to offer you a TRUE continuum of care. “Baby Boomers like us are now retiring at a rate of 60,000/ day... so for the next 10+ years a lot will be looking for a good quality retirement community. We selected Buena Vida Estates because of [...]
CCRC stands for Continuing Care Retirement Community. CCRCs provide the answer for a growing number of seniors looking for the opportunity to enjoy an active and enriching lifestyle now, while knowing they've planned for their future. Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer secure access to a continuum of care, as a resident needs it. They include options for [...]
For over 30 years, Buena Vida Estates has been building a quality reputation as the premier senior living community in Brevard County. To more accurately answer questions about what it means to be a CCRC, and to reflect our vibrant life and community here at Buena Vida, we have commissioned a colorful new website from [...]
