John Knox Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) encompassing a full range of independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care options for more than 1,000 senior residents — all on one lush 64-acre campus of tropical landscaping and peaceful lakes in Pompano Beach on Southeast Florida’s Gold Coast. John Knox Village is a not-for-profit life-care retirement community where you can enjoy a lifestyle rich in opportunities and events.

John Knox Village is dedicated to providing a protective, supportive environment in which our residents may thrive as their physical, social, emotional and spiritual well being is addressed.

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The philosophy of John Knox Village is to foster a health and wellness environment that allows residents and employees to maximize their well being. John Knox Village recognizes the importance of addressing all our resident’s needs through a holistic approach including physical, social, emotional, intellectual, nutritional and spiritual needs.

Providing a full continuum of health care and preventative programs enhances resident’s health, wellness, security and happiness. Dedicated, caring staff coordinates closely to encourage and support each resident’s independence and dignity. John Knox Village seeks opportunities for outreach to promote its health and wellness philosophy in the greater community.

There are many reasons. First and foremost, John Knox Village is an exceptional home for independent residents who enjoy the social interaction and rich schedule of daily activities. There is always something happening with a complete calendar of activities, events, lectures, recreation, shows, exhibits, and music to inform, educate and entertain you.

Secondly, as a Village resident, you will receive a contract for lifetime life-care. This contract entitles you to the right to occupy one of our independent living apartments or villas. Should your needs change you have unlimited use of Gardens West, our assisted living facility, and our highly rated skilled and custodial care Health Center. Your entry fee assures you a lifetime of life-care without any time limits on the services provided. Among life-care communities, John Knox Village offers South Florida’s greatest value.

Then there is our wellness program. This program is a concerted effort to integrate a lifestyle based upon fitness, nutrition, health, wellness and health screenings — all designed to provide a greater quality of life, and to add more life to your years.

Finally, there are outstanding dining services and catering available. You will enjoy bi-weekly housekeeping services, round-the-clock security, transportation via buses and golf carts within the Village, all maintenance inside and outside your home and on-site banking, pharmacy and doctors’ offices.

It’s all here for you.

You can expect to live each day in an engaging and enriching community with an infinite variety of choices designed to awaken your senses, expand your mind, nurture your spirit and stimulate your zest for life.

The residents of John Knox Village travel, take part in computer and fitness clubs, play bridge, and relish the many outside entertainment programs in the 250-seat auditorium. They also are involved in Village affairs serving as volunteer board members, or participating on the Village Senate. They are also active in the community, serving as volunteers in numerous capacities. In fact over half are regular volunteers throughout the Village.

Most importantly, at John Knox Village, you will find the opportunity to shape your lifestyle in the way you choose.

A satisfying lifestyle for discriminating tastes doesn’t just happen. Thoughtfully designed surroundings and a professional staff encourage a life-enriching environment. We nurture spiritual growth, advocate maximum physical wellness, and nourish the need to learn and grow, both emotionally and intellectually. We believe in serving the whole person, including social, cultural and educational opportunities.

It goes without saying — moving from your present home to a residential senior community is a big decision. In many ways, it’s a family decision that affects not only you — but your loved ones, too.

That’s why it’s important that your family members are fully on board and support you in the decision you make.

Talk it over with your family. Discuss candidly the primary reasons why you are considering a move (e.g. health concerns, minimizing household chores and home maintenance, opportunities for socializing).

Your transition will be made easier by ensuring your family’s questions are answered, and they are well-informed. When the time is right, offer them a tour of John Knox Village. Let them meet our staff members and residents and hear first-hand how supportive the community is and how satisfied current residents are.

These testimonies will go a long way toward easing your loved ones’ concerns and convincing them you are making the right move.

Above all, remember that your children and other family members love and care about you. Your happiness and well-being are their utmost concerns. When they see you are confident about your future, they will be confident — and supportive, too.

John Knox Village is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community, offering a full continuum of care, ranging from fully independent units to assistance with personal care in assisted living apartments to long-term care in a skilled nursing facility.

CCRCs offer a tiered approach to the aging process, accommodating residents’ changing needs. Upon entering, healthy adults can reside independently in villas or apartments. When assistance with everyday activities becomes necessary, they can move into assisted living or nursing care facilities.

These communities give older adults the option to live in one location for the duration of their life, with much of their future care already figured out. This can provide a great level of comfort to seniors and their loved ones and take much of the stress out of the caregiving relationship.

Types of Contracts

At John Knox Village, we offer two basic types of contracts for CCRCs:

• Life Care or Extended Contract: This is the most expensive option, but offers unlimited assisted living, medical treatment and skilled nursing care without additional charges.
• Rental Contract

It is very important to review each option as well as the long-term financial plan to support them. It is also important to know that the community being considered will be financially viable over the long term.

Request a weekend stay at the community to ensure it’s the right choice.

For those of retirement age, preservation of available finances is of utmost importance now more than ever. Residents have a right to expect that the senior living community they choose as their home is governed and operated in a manner that allows it to remain financially sound and meet its long-term commitments to residents.

John Knox Village is a financially sound, fiscally responsible organization. We adhere to established industry standards for full financial disclosure concerning our operations. These Best Practices are established by LeadingAge (formerly the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging). In addition, John Knox Village is regulated by the Office of Insurance Regulation, a division of the Florida Department of Financial Services. Also, our assisted living, Health Center and Home Health Agency are licensed under the Agency for Healthcare Administration.

It is important to us that each resident thoroughly understand our overall financial condition, the specific terms of the agreement for housing, care and other services, as well as our policies governing refund and/or repayment of initial entry fees.

In addition, our Life Care communities do not raise monthly fees when a resident transitions from independent living to another level of care. Thus residents’ investments are protected from ever-increasing health care costs. Moreover, monthly fees are predictable, as fee increases occur only annually if necessary to meet the cost of living.

We strongly support community involvement on the part of our residents and staff. Our Sharing and Caring Program at John Knox Village is one of the keys to making the Village a great place to live and work.

Through this program, the Village has long been a sponsor of and contributor to the American Cancer Society through the Relay For Life, the American Heart Association through the Heart Walk and the Alzheimer’s Association through the Alzheimer’s Walk because these diseases touch so many people in our community.

As part of our philosophy on wellness, the Village residents and employees participate in the annual Heart Walk and Memory Walk on our beautiful 64-acre campus. Since 2003, the Village has sponsored the Survivor’s reception for the local Relay For Life. This past year, the Village held its own “mini-Relay” on campus. Over 200 residents, staff, family and members of the community participated in honoring over 60 survivors and in raising funds for the fight against cancer.

Other community support includes involvement in Habitat for Humanity, helping local schools, assisting underserved children in attending summer camp, participating in community health fairs, partnering with homeless support organizations and helping with recovery from natural emergencies.

We’re ready to help you as you discuss future living options with your children or other loved ones.

Contact us today at 800.998.5669, and let us provide you an opportunity to tour the community, answer all your questions, and introduce you to our best resource of all: people who have already made a decision to live at John Knox Village and are very happy with the outcome. We will also be pleased to be your host for a complimentary overnight stay.

New ventures are exciting at any age—we can’t wait to help you get started on yours.