When you think about retiring in Florida, you often think of warm weather, an active lifestyle, and more time to enjoy the things you love. But when choosing where to spend your retirement years, that lifestyle is only one part of the picture.

A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also known as a Life Plan Community, combines the lifestyle you want today with a plan for how your needs may change in the future.

Enjoy Independent Living Today

At Buena Vida Estates, residents enter the community while they are independent. That means you don’t have to wait until you need assistance to make a move.

Instead, residents can enjoy maintenance-free living, friendships, activities, wellness opportunities, and an active community while they’re able to take full advantage of them.

Planning ahead also gives you time to decide on your own terms, rather than waiting for a health change or other unexpected event to determine your next step.

Have a Plan for Future Care

What truly distinguishes a CCRC from many other Florida retirement options is the continuum of care.

If a resident’s needs change over time, the community offers additional levels of care. Rather than beginning a new search for care during a difficult time, there’s already a plan in place.

That continuity can provide valuable peace of mind for residents and their families.

Understand the Florida CCRC Difference

Florida CCRCs also operate within a specific regulatory framework. Communities are regulated under Chapter 651 of the Florida Statutes, with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation providing financial oversight and the Agency for Health Care Administration overseeing licensure and quality of care within healthcare settings.

Understanding this structure and asking questions about a community’s financial disclosures, contract, leadership, and available levels of care is an important part of evaluating your options.

A Florida Retirement With the Future in Mind

At Buena Vida Estates, the goal isn’t just to provide a great place to retire. As Brevard County’s only not-for-profit CCRC, we offer a community where residents can enjoy an active, connected lifestyle today while knowing there’s a plan in place for tomorrow.