Meridian Woods, An Age Restricted Retirement Community in Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Life in "The Golden Years" for those 55 and older, Valparaiso, IN has an age restricted retirement community of homes in the Meridian Woods Neighborhood.
The peace of mind coming from living in a Newer Home where all the exterior maintenance is done, and the amenities of having a comprehensive Neighborhood Services program which includes:
- All exterior maintenance, including yard maintenance.
- Periodic maintenance and mulching of landscape beds.
- Repair and/or replacement of all exterior light fixtures, mailboxes, and streetlights.
- Maintenance and upkeep of the
Meridian Woods Entrances.
- Use of all the Meridian Woods facilities, including "The Campbell Street Cafe" during regular program hours.
- Snow Removal on streets, driveways and sidewalks anytime there is accumulation of more than 2 inches.
- Weekly Trash Pick up.
- Property and liability insurance on your residence.
- Maintenance on interior mechanical-> Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, with spring /fall inspections and filter replacements.
- Maintenance/repair/replacement on all supplied appliances and mechanical systems.
- Emergency Response Activation System
PLUS
- 15 % of your monthly maintenance fee is placed in a reserve account to provide for long-term maintenance and repairs of major components (i.e. roofs, sidewalks, driveways, etc).
- Use of common areas at pines Village
- Discounted rates on meals at Pines Village
- Access to the entire range of social, cultural, wellness and management services at Pines Village.
- Regularly scheduled local transportation services provided by Pines Village.
PLUS - Concierge Services for a Fee
- Housekeeping services
- Handyman services
- Special transportation services (out of town or outside of the regular schedule).
- Spa Services
- Catering for special events at The Campbell Street Cafe (parties, reunions, anniversaries, etc).
- Home Health Care (Pines Village is a licensed Home Health Care Provider)
- Laundry pickup or other specialized services.
PLUS - The Campbell Street Cafe in VALPO
- The Campbell Street Cafe is available to all Meridian Woods residents for a whole range of activities, from just getting your early morning coffee and enjoying it on the fornt porch, to work-outs in the exercise room! It is open daily for breakfast and lunch.
One of the BEST Perks ABOUT LIVING IN THIS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY=YOU PAY NO PROPERTY TAXES!
The Indiana State General Assembly passed legislation to provide for a special form of living arrangement in age restricted communities - with a special provision within the law that exempts residents from paying property taxes!
The legislation does require that, in order to take advantage of this arrangement, title to the property remains in the not-for-profit corporation in the case of the Meridian Woods Retirement Community in Valparaiso, IN it is Pines Village Residential Communities, INC. (PVRC).
So, Instead of receiving a "deed", the 55 or older buyer enters into a Residency Agreement (Life Lease with Equity Interest).
The benefits?
- Full use of enjoyment of a NEW Home!
- Comprehensive maintenance and management of both your home and the entire community,
- The safety and security of being affiliated with Porter County's premier retirement community management company.
- A full range of comprehensive services provided within your monthly maintenance fee.
- Access to all of Pines Village activities and services.
- Use of meridian Woods Common Areas and facilities.
- An Emergency Response System Within Each Residence.
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