Hollywood 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Like most of Florida’s east coast Hollywood has miles of sunny beaches, charming boardwalks and interesting sites. Active adults can enjoy everything from jogging on the beach to chartering a boat for deep sea fishing. 55+ resident can also relax knowing that the cost of living  and senior friendly tax structure helps them afford the retirement they’ve always dreamed of.

Climate

Hollywood is in a tropical rainforest climate zone with hot and wet weather throughout the year, seasons are indistinguishable. The area sees about 51 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of August. Average winter temperatures range from 64° to 73°. Summer in Hollywood is hot with summer temperatures averaging between 82° and 88° with 72% humidity. Ocean temperatures range from 74° in January to 86° in August.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Like many towns in Florida Hollywood has a variety of beaches for active adults to enjoy; but there are also many other entertainment options available:

Art & performances

• • Art and Culture Center/Hollywood
  • Susan B. Katz Theatre of Performing Arts
  • Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre

Historical sites and museums

• • The Native Village

Outdoor activities

• • Anne Kolb Nature Center
  • West Lake Park
  • Sheridan Oak Forest
  • Club at Emerald Hills Golf
  • Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
  • Orangebrook Golf & Country Club
  • Hollywood Beach Golf Club Resort

Other activities

• • Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino
  • Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood
  • Marine Environmental Education Center

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 Hollywood is 1.08% of assessed property value. Hollywood sales tax is 7% which includes the 6% sales tax plus a 1% Broward County tax.

Health Care

Hollywood’s closest hospitals are:

Memorial Hospital in Pembroke which has 181 beds and has received awards from The American Heart/Stroke Association and an A ranking in Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Score for five consecutive years.

Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood which is a Level I trauma center and has 324 beds. They are accredited by the American College of Cardiology, American Diabetes Association, American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, and several state agencies.

Memorial Hospital West which has 486 beds has been awarded the Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award by the American Heart/Stroke Association, and the Blue Distinction Center+ for Hip and Knee Replacement.