Buena Vida Estates First in the County to Provide Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center

Feb. 26, 2011 - PRLog -- The first of its kind in retirement living in Brevard County, Buena Vida’s Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center provides residents with access to a complete array of on-site health and wellness professionals that include gerontologists, geriatricians, family nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and a podiatrist, dermatologist, ophthalmologist, and registered dietician. Physical, occupational and speech therapy services are also offered, and guided by Select Medical Corporation, a nationally prominent provider of outpatient, physical rehabilitation and Amedisys, a multi-regional provider of home health care nursing services. Plus, health services offered are Medicare-certified and accepted by most major insurances.
Overseen by Buena Vida’s medical director, Dr. John Potomski and assistant medical director, Dr. Karen Stewart and coordinated through the department of Geriatrics at Osler Medical, the Physicians Clinic and Wellness Center adds another component to the continuing care offering at Buena Vida Estates.  The advantage of this state-of-the-art clinic is its “all under one roof” concept where Buena Vida ensures its residents have access to a complete array of medical services and quality care, should the need arise.
“We understand the importance of successful aging by addressing the needs of the whole person and this is why we now offer a wide spectrum of medical, health and wellness services. What’s unique to Buena Vida is these services are available to the residents right here, under one roof,” states Donald Spalding, executive director of Buena Vida Estates. “I am very pleased with this newest addition to Buena Vida since it not only adds convenience to our residents, but more importantly, it provides them on-site access to professional medical services that will help keep them active and healthier longer.”  “The access to these services is unparalleled in retirement living for this area, which clearly distinguishes Buena Vida as the premier retirement community for Brevard County.”
A CCRC should include a variety of services and amenities to keep its residents feeling wonderful and aging well. Because Buena Vida listens to its residents’ needs and wishes, they will continue to expand their medical, health and wellness services.

For more information about Buena Vida Estates or to schedule a tour, visit www.buenavidaestates.org or call (321) 724-0060.

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The Osler Group serving Buena Vida’s Physicians Clinic include: John H. Potomski, DO, Medical Director; Jo Ann Fisher, MSN, FNP-C; Jo Anna Jensen, FNP, MSN; Janice Carter, Administrative Assistant; Karen Stewart, MD, Assistant Medical Director.


Buena Vida Estates celebrated its 28-year anniversary and is the only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Brevard County, Florida. The community offers residential maintenance-free living with the peace of mind of on-site independent, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care within a resort-style setting. Residents enjoy amenities, activities and programs geared toward enhancing one’s lifestyle.  At Buena Vida, residents enjoy independence, health and wellness, and financial security that only a CCRC provides. Buena Vida Estates is governed by a local Board of Directors and is a not-for-profit, 501(c) 3 organization regulated under Florida Statutes Chapter 651 by the State of Florida Department of Insurance. Buena Vida is located in West Melbourne, Florida, just 3 miles east of I-95 on US 192 (exit 180). Turn right on Doherty Drive and Buena Vida is on the left. Visit www.buenavidaestates.org or call (321) 724-0060.

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