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December 2023 Viewpointe, Page 7
Meet Your Next-Door Neighbor

By Lisa Sileo Two things helped push us over the top. First, the ability
to have input in the design of our apartment that best suited
Catching up with Boca Pointe residents who moved our style of living, and second and more importantly, is the
to Edgewater at Boca Pointe capability of continuing our health care by not having to
“It’s a wonderful place to live and there are no more move or find another place to live if and when needed.
worries!” said Alan Taylor, a resident of Edgewater at Q: What might others not know about living at a
Boca Pointe. Alan and his wife Claire, moved into their continuing care retirement community?
lovely, renovated apartment in June. Claire: There’s much more freedom now, freedom to
“I have more freedom now than I ever had,” Claire come and go, the freedom to have a meal when you want,
Taylor said. freedom to call someone, make a date and not have to
The Taylors lived at Boca Pointe for more than 31 worry about all the tedious details. I had a friend who said
years with homes in La Mirada, Palomar and lastly to me, she was afraid she would lose me as her friend if
Encantada. We caught up with the Taylors to find out I moved in. I told her, but you can come for lunch and to
what it was like to move to Edgewater at Boca Pointe play cards. She loves having lunch here.
and what they’re up to now. Claire and Alan Taylor Alan: We are friends with a couple who should
Q: Why did you move in? have moved in years ago. They had a different mindset
Alan: Originally, I was against it. We had a big house, Q: How is life easier after your move to Edgewater at and thought we were going into assisted living; this is
3,000 square feet right down the street, but like most Boca Pointe? independent living. It’s tough to shake that misconception.
homes built in the late 80s it was becoming a money pit. Alan: They take care of everything, there are no more We are living a fully independent lifestyle with only a
Our insurance in the last three years went from $6,000 worries about home maintenance. I never have to call a change in our address.
to $9,000 and then $16,000. Taxes were nearing $10,000 plumber. They even change the air conditioning filter and Claire: You have privacy and can come and go as you
annually. The roof and air conditioners were starting to clean the unit every three months without asking. please. “I have more freedom with a social calendar that
go. In Encantada, unlike some of the other communities, Claire: We had a problem with the air conditioning, is active between Edgewater and the Club at Boca Pointe
we were responsible for the pool and gardening. and by the time he got off the phone, the repairperson was and friends with no affiliations.
Claire: We also had some health issues and with our at the door to fix it. It is wonderful, extremely convenient. To learn more about Edgewater at Boca Pointe, or schedule
children in New York, we felt we should start looking Q: What do you love most about your new home? a personal tour, please reach out to 561-465-7011. 
around. We visited other retirement communities, but we Claire: I love the privacy here. I can come in, walk
knew we didn’t want a rental-type community because into my apartment, and socialize when I want to. You have
your own apartment and residents have done magnificent
people were more transient. We wanted to buy in. We have things with their apartments. Some have put in tile Watch Your Speed!
long-term healthcare insurance, which is also wonderful,
but this is one-stop shopping. Our children are thrilled. I floors, wood floors, carpeting and they’re all beautifully
took all the decision making out of their hands. appointed. You take pride in it. It’s very spacious. Speeding fines
Q: Why choose Edgewater at Boca Pointe over other Alan: There are also plenty of activities. I also are being enforced!
retirement communities? currently serve on the Board of Advisors at FAU Lifelong Fine schedule: 6-20
Alan: Edgewater, when you walk in, is much friendlier Learning Institute where I chair the marketing committee. mph over the limit
and warmer than when you walk into other places. It’s I put together a program at Edgewater for a busload of $50 and more than
just a different feeling. From day one, the staff has been residents to take part in the classes offered. There are 21 mph over the
absolutely amazing. It’s not cold or sterile, it feels more groups leaving Edgewater daily by bus for excursions,
like a resort, and everyone knows your name. They talk shows, shopping and so forth. limit $100. Please
to you, joke with you, treat you like family. Claire: It’s terrific, I’m active in the Boca Pointe obey the posted
Claire: This is a community. It’s wonderful to be here, Chapter of Pap Corps and socially as well. I have a bridge speed limit signs
and relaxing. So many of the daily responsibilities are game here at Edgewater Fridays and a weekly Canasta and drive safely! 
gone. game at Boca Pointe Thursday nights.

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