Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

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Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

5100 S.W. 25th Blvd.
Gainesville, Florida 32608

Phone: 352-548-1024
Toll Free: 888-311-6483

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is no ordinary "retirement" community. Not even close. Here, we have totally reinvented the concept; we've created an innovative Life Fulfilling Community for the 21st century where the focus is on lifelong learning, fitness and health. Our setting is a picturesque, resort-style environment enhanced by intellectual stimulation and interesting neighbors . . . and energized by a truly unique affiliation with UF.

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida. We're reinventing retirement living and our community members are loving every minute of it!

A Truly Unique Life Fulfilling Community®

The moment you see it, you’ll know. This is no ordinary “retirement” community. Not even close. Oak Hammock at the University of Florida has totally reinvented the concept – creating an innovative Life Fulfilling Community (LFC) for the 21st century. Here, the focus is on lifelong learning, fitness and health . . . and the setting is 136 acres of beautiful woodlands, complete with a resort-style environment. Add to this our truly unique affiliation with UF, and you have a one-of-a-kind university-based retirement community.

As an LFC, Oak Hammock supports the lifestyle and values that matter to today’s older adult: lifelong personal growth, choices, independence and well being. Here, you can develop your own “personal” curriculum while still enjoying the advantages that a life care community offers.

With so many options and so many opportunities, Oak Hammock is truly in a class of its own: world class. No wonder people are relocating here – not only from throughout Florida, but from all over the country!

Amenities & Services:

A World-Class Advantage

Oak Hammock features an impressive list of features, services and amenities that provide members with a distinct advantage.

* Affiliated and planned in conjunction with the University of Florida
* The intellectual stimulation, educational programs, recreational and cultural opportunities of a university setting
* A positive-aging approach based on the belief that retirement should be a time of growth, creativity and life enrichment
* Linked to a world-class medical system through the faculty of the University of Florida and Shands Hospital
* The most comprehensive Life Care program in the nation
* Single-family Club Homes, Villas and Atriums or Low-Rise Residences
* 21 different floor plan designs up to 2,350 square feet
* A 22,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art Fitness Center offering wellness programs, two heated pools, massage and physical therapy
* A 70,000-plus-sq.-ft. Commons Area that includes a theater venue/auditorium, art studios, business/computer center, and more
* Elegant dining in both formal and casual settings - including an exquisitely appointed dining room, sports bar, grill and ice cream parlor
* Pet-friendly services - including a pet park and an on-site clinic offering routine health check-ups and pet-sitting
* Flexible transportation services and customized group travel packages and programs
* Scenic peace and quiet just two miles from the heart of the University of Florida, yet in the midst of a 136-acre site with walking trails, gardens and lakes
* 24-hour security and gate-controlled community access
* A meticulous housekeeping service - assisting you in your home care both inside and out.

Your 70,000+ Square-Foot Family Room

Magnificent in both size and amenities, the Oak Hammock Commons serves as the social hub of the community. It encompasses:

* Elegant lobby
* Three dining venues
* Ice cream parlor
* Lounges
* Full-service bar
* 22,00-square-foot Fitness Center
* Wellness Center
* Auditorium/Theater for plays, performances, lectures and special events
* Movie theater
* Library
* Business/computer center
* Club rooms
* Classrooms
* Art studio
* Sewing and crafts rooms
* Woodworking shop
* Stained glass studio
* On-site bank
* Convenience store
* Full-service hair salon and barber shop
* Postal/message center

In addition to The Commons, Oak Hammock also offers a host of other community amenities, including:

* Overnight guest suites
* Landscaped grounds with walking and biking trails
* HAR-TRU® tennis court
* Pet park
* Personal garden plots
* Greenhouse

Dinner Is Served

Dining at Oak Hammock is a Life Fulfilling occasion for our Members. Whether you choose from one of our elegant dining rooms to the more casual ambience of the Grille Room or room service delivered to your apartment, our Executive Chef and professional staff will work to ensure that your dining experience is delicious and healthful. When you want to entertain, our wide range of private dining rooms to larger catering halls are the perfect setting for any celebration.

Our menus feature delicious appetizers, homemade soups, crisp green salads, prime cuts of meat and other select entrées. There's always an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as fantastic desserts.

Take a moment to look at all the dining options available at Oak Hammock. At Oak Hammock we're creating more than just great food, we're creating a Life Fulfilling experience full of choices for our Members.

Comprehensive, Stimulating Programs

Continuing to chart your own course of personal growth and well-being is easy at Oak Hammock. We offer an array of member-designed programs – social, recreational, educational and cultural – aimed at helping you stay informed, involved and connected. Among them:

* Wellness and exercise programs at the Fitness Center

* Continuing education programs through the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR)

* Professor taught ILR classes that include: politics and education, writing creatively, music, science, technology, round table discussions, art, philosophy, psychology, history, literature, and many more.

* Member interest groups such as choir, bridge, Natural History Society, Gardening, Maj Jong and many more!

Security in Every Sense of the Word

At Oak Hammock, we provide peace of mind that comes from features like 24-hour security personnel, 24-hour emergency response systems and controlled access at the community's entrance. Members of the Oak Hammock team also patrol the expansive grounds and even check on your home when you are away.

Through our Life Care program, we also provide healthcare security - giving you the highest quality of service in assisted living, 24-hour skilled nursing care, memory support and rehabilitative services . . . all conveniently located within our community.