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Buena Vida is located in beautiful West Melbourne, FL which can be an unfamiliar place for some, so we wanted to tell you about some of the fun activities in the area. We've made a list of a few of the great locations Melbourne offers for you or your loved one to visit. 1.The Ocean [...]
Richard Bustelo has been an avid pianist for over 50 years and his tune didn’t change when moving to Buena Vida estates. What started as a way for Richard pass time in 6th grade has evolved into a lifelong pursuit of creating and playing beautiful music. His favorite genres of piano music [...]
Life at Buena Vida Estates is full of opportunities to learn and grow. Each day, there are new opportunities and experiences that give our residents a chance to have fun, dynamic experiences. Free lectures and seminars are filled with exciting content to help our residents to live the good life to the fullest and enjoy [...]
Buena Vida Estates is perfectly located in Central Florida and loved ones who are visiting their families in our community may be interested in some activities they can do while in the area. We want you all to have a great time, so we put together a quick list to help generate some ideas [...]
Janet Kemp was born in Stockbridge, Michigan in December 1931. She went to High School in Dexter, Michigan where she met her first husband, Floyd. They built a home outside of Dexter and had 2 children. When her children were about 8 and 9 years old she went to work in a doctor’s office as [...]
Family is very important here in the Buena Vida community. We know how much our residents enjoy visits from family near and far. The great part about Buena Vida Estates is the location! Many families love coming to the area to visit their loved ones and also enjoy the amenities the area has to offer. [...]
Many can say that some of their fondest memories are shared over a meal. At Buena Vida Estates, we have created a dining experience that cultivates friendships and laughter. Our Executive Chef John Delaney graduated in 1989 from The Culinary Institute of America in New York. Chef John has gained culinary expertise from restaurants across [...]
Buena Vida Estates resident Adela Gonzalez was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 15th, 1932. She was only seven months old when her father thought it best to send his wife, Adela, and Adela’s brother Joe to grandma’s home in Spain while he rode out The Great Depression in America. At the start of the [...]
Buena Vida Estates provides a gourmet dining experience to its residents. All meals served at Buena Vida are made in-house and Executive Chef John Delaney ensures they are made with fresh, quality ingredients. Residents are offered a Continental Breakfast each morning which includes a variety of freshly baked pastries, bagels, cereals, oatmeal, fruit, juices, and [...]
There are so many benefits to living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) like Buena Vida Estates. As of lately, we have been featuring the great medical care we provide right here in our community. That’s right! A lot of the time, our residents don’t even have to drive to the doctor’s office! This [...]
