Buena Vida Estates

I would have liked to go to Buena Vida Estates, but it was awfully expensive. The entry fee is based on the size of the apartment, and for me it would be almost $4,000 a month. The entry fee was outrageous for a 1-bedroom apartment -- which was almost $200,000. I couldn't do that. I was very favorably impressed with what you get there. They have an excellent program and you get treated like you're on a cruise. The rooms are very small though.

I had eaten a number of times at Buena Vida Estates, and the food was good. They had a Bridge group and a lot of musical events. They were also very good in organizing tours to the county symphony orchestra performances. They had quite a few excursions on their calendar. The rooms were nice, and they had many different apartments because they had new and older wings. The apartment that I saw was one of the largest ones with a bedroom, a bath, a den, and a kitchen with plenty of equipment. It was a very attractive place.

Buena Vida Estates is very nice. My friend said the food is very good. She showed me where the hospital was, and her beautiful apartment. They have a workout room, a pool, and they have a lot of activities.

Buena Vida has exceeded my expectations over the last 3 years. The menu offers many choices and tastes very good. The landscaping makes every view pleasant. The common areas are inviting. I participate in many activities including exercise, watercolor class, and bridge. Quality entertainment is regularly scheduled and so are parties.

This retirement community is excellent. The residents and staff are very friendly, the facilities are modern and the food is very good.