Greenacres 55+ Retirement Communities

Greenacres is about ten miles southwest of Palm Beach and enjoys year round sunny weather and easy access to the Atlantic Coast. 55 and over communities in Greenacres offer a variety of home styles and recreational opportunities perfect for active adults looking to retire in the Florida sunshine.

Climate

The Greenacres area sees about 59 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Winter temperatures average from 63° to 72°. Summer in Greenacres is hot with summer temperatures averaging from 81° to 87° and 76% humidity. Ocean temperatures range from 74° in January to 86° in August.

Recreation & Entertainment

Like many towns in Florida Greenacres has a variety of beaches for active adults to choose from. Greenacres also has other entertainment options, including:

Parks

• • Buttonwood Park
  • Okeeheelee Park
  • John Prince Park

Golf Courses

• • Winston Trails Golf Club
  • The Falls Club of Palm Beaches
  • Lost City Golf Club

Cost of Living & Taxes

Florida is a popular retirement spot partially because of the state’s tax structure. Florida has no income tax, or estate tax. There is a 5.5% corporate income tax and property taxes can be high. There are several exemptions for seniors and low-income residents that can reduce the property tax burden. Property taxes and sales taxes vary by location, the average property tax for Greenacres is $5.15 per one thousand dollars of assessed property value. Greenacres sales tax is 7% which includes the 6% sales tax plus a 1% Palm Beach County tax.

Health Care

The three main hospitals in the Greenacres area are:

JFK Medical Center in Atlantis has 486 beds and is a teaching hospital affiliated with University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine specializing in cardiovascular care.

Wellington Regional Medical Center which has 233 beds and Healthgrades has awarded them the Patient Safety Excellence Award in 2021 and 2022.

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee has 204 beds and has received multiple awards for the services they offer and excellent patient safety record.