The Villages
The Villages
Overview of The Villages
Located in the Lake Sumter Landing neighborhood in Lake County, Florida, The Villages is an independent living community for adults 55 and older. The property sits at 1000 Lake Sumter Landing, roughly 3.0 miles from downtown and positioned in a moderately walkable setting (Walk Score 58). Among 1,485 similar communities statewide, the facility ranks 380th for neighborhood walkability; indicating that while some daily errands can be managed on foot, most outings require transportation.
The Villages does not participate in Medicare or Medicaid, meaning it operates privately without federal certification or publicly disclosed quality metrics, inspection records, or staffing information.
The community’s identity centers on active recreation and social engagement. Golf courses which the community has described as world-class anchor the recreational programming. Golf cart mobility connects residents to these scattered amenities, creating a vehicle-based social infrastructure within the property.
Residents can access scenic trails and parks throughout the property.
A network of dining venues spans cuisines from traditional American comfort food to international options, many featuring live musical performances. Year-round entertainment includes performing arts programming and evening outdoor events organized around central community squares.
Fitness and recreation are named among the community’s formal offerings. Common gathering spaces facilitate resident interaction and social events.
Independent living serves seniors who do not need medical care, medication supervision, or help with bathing, dressing, or personal hygiene. These communities emphasize lifestyle and convenience over clinical support.
The Villages is designed for active, independent-living seniors seeking an entertainment-rich, recreation-focused residential environment with golf, dining, and social programming built into the daily infrastructure.
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #380 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 380th out of 1485 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
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3.0 miles from city center
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The Villages is located in The Villages, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Villages
What neighborhood is The Villages in?
The Villages is in the Lake Sumter Landing neighborhood.
Is The Villages in a walkable area?
The Villages has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are there photos of The Villages?
Yes — there are 3 photos of The Villages in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Villages?
The Villages is located at 1000 Lake Sumter Landing, The Villages, FL 32162, United States.
What is the phone number of The Villages?
(352) 753-6262 will put you in contact with the team at The Villages.
Is The Villages Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Villages is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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