I toured Westminster Woods on Julington Creek. I toured independent living and assisted living. The independent living room had a lot of glass, so it was very airy and very attractive. The community is on like 90 acres, so it's got lots of places for you to walk around, and it's on the river. It's just very attractive. They have single individual homes, and apartments, and there's one high-rise, so they have everything that you could be looking for. They have a couple of clubhouses. I stopped by one that had a pool, and there were some ladies playing mahjong. They have a bus that you can call that can move you around the community because it's very, very large. So if you're interested in an activity, you can get to it without much inconvenience.

Westminster Woods on Julington Creek has what we're looking for, except that the units we're interested in aren't available for three years. So, you'd have to go on a waiting list. We're interested in a standalone unit or a duplex with a garage, not including meals, being able to step up into additional care when that time comes, and they all have that. The staff was fine. We had no problems with them. They have a woodshop, arts and crafts shop, trips that they take, they play Bocce ball, they have a gym, pool, and all the nice things that you want. The units have very nice kitchens too.

We went to Westminster Woods on Julington Creek this past week. They had some brand new, beautiful, 1,400 to 1,500 square foot homes, they had garages, they were lovely. I think they had one to show us, but there was nothing available. They showed us the homes that were a little bit older. They were all brick branches, and they had an attached garage. He sent me the floor plans, we looked at that, and that was very nice too. Everything was fine until the gentleman showed us where the arts and crafts room was, where the billiards room was, where all the different activity rooms were, and this was like one long building that wasn't very big, and at the end of it it was the dining room, and it looked drab, and nothing that I would love to go in and say, "Oh yes, we're having dinner tonight." That turned me off completely. The newer places were nice, but the facilities were in an old, long, straight building, and that just cut it right there. They said they were putting in new memory care down the road. I told him I didn't like the way it was laid out for the activities and things. That part of it was very old. It's just so sad that they did so much building of new property and didn't do anything with this long strip that they have. They did have some apartments, we didn't look into 'em, but he said he's sending me the pictures of the apartments, and they looked kind of nice. Some of the units were facing the river, so that was a very pleasant look. I liked that too. It did have those pluses to it.

We know several people already there at Westminster Woods on Julington Creek. The fees are high, but it looks like a nice place. They also seem happy with their place. The person who showed us around was very pleasant, and she wasn't overbearing. They have plenty of things. They have a restaurant, a small store, a barbershop, and a beauty shop. We had a good tour; we learned what we wanted. We also like the fact that they have a chapel there. The people are very friendly.

We decided on Westminster Woods on Julington Creek because the other places didn't meet our needs. They have a full range of options and several different living arrangements. You're not required to take all your meals there, which is something we didn't want to do. They also have a range of activities and classes like tai chi. They have a dog park for people that have animals, and they allow you to bring dog or a cat. It has a lovely campus. It's on the creek with some beautiful views. It's a very impressive place and the people that live there seems to be very enthusiastic about it. We went to an orientation session and they had some food there, like some fruit salad. It's a lovely setting on the creek with lots of trees, a walking trail, and a dog park. The dining room also has a lovely view of the creek. It's quite a lovely community and it has a nice feeling to it.

The grounds at Westminster Woods on Julington Creek were beautiful. If my grandmother has to move to assisted living, it's all inclusive. It also had a comparable price. The staff was very friendly. The rooms were completely updated and very comfortable, with a full kitchen and a beautiful patio area.

Westminster Woods appears to be clean, and they offer quite a variety of rooms at different price points. It's near the center of the town, near restaurants and banks. The staff was very, very friendly. They went out of their way. The salesperson made a Saturday visit, and normally they don't do that. They do serve food. They have exercise and art activities. I would consider it for my father, but we have not reserved a place.

Westminster Woods is located in Julington Creek on the banks of Julington Creek, a tributary of the St. Johns River. The facility is shaded by live oak trees draped in Spanish moss famously depicted by Harriet Beecher Stowe in her book "Palmetto Leaves." The facility itself is quite old, not in disrepair, but definitely showing an architecture of decades past. The community is large, but feels cozy and quaint. The staff is wonderful and curious, as are the volunteers. Many local church and Boy Scout groups visit the center as community service, which is always welcome. The summers are hot, but pleasant in the plentiful shade. There are bike paths, parks, ponds, and a pool. They have a dock on the creek, and chairs to watch the water and laze the day away. The staff is kind and helpful, brimming with southern hospitality. There are many options for retirement in Florida - but few have the charm and class of Westminster Woods. I can't imagine a more ideal place to spend ones golden years.