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Indian River Medical Center - 2015 Best Hospitals in Florida

Best Hospitals Indian River Medical Center
Published on November 12, 2015

FLORIDA RETIREMENT LIVING

As people age, their priorities lean more toward living a healthy, enjoyable lifestyle. And this is why retirees have long been moving to Florida. Vero Beach living offers beautiful surroundings, great weather, and plenty of outdoor activities, such as golf, swimming, tennis, fishing, and walking happily on the beach. And thanks to the boom in retirees, more and more excellent medical centers can be found in Florida.

Among these is Indian River Medical Center, located in Vero Beach. One of the best hospitals in Florida, Indian River Medical Center provides expert services in:

  • Cancer treatment
  • Surgery 
  • Lab services
  • Gynecology
  • Cardiovascular services
  • Pediatrics
  • and more..

For these services, IRMC was named a "Top 10 Best Value Hospital", based on criteria such as national quality measures, low readmission rates, and low patient mortality. The hospital has also been recognized by:

  • The American Heart Association - with a Gold Award for being a (2014 &2015) Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center
  • The American College of Cardiology - with the Award for Cardiac Care
  • The Leapfrog Group - with a grade "A" in Patient Safety

As one of the best hospitals in Florida, Indian River Medical Center takes pride in saving lives. They have an expert staff, who love what they do, with state-of-the-art facilities. And this is a reason many people are now choosing Vero Beach. 

Florida is also a top destination because of the unbeatable winter weather, and the quality of Florida retirement living. Retirees in Vero Beach like the city's waterfront properties, as well as the swimming pools, beaches and golf courses, and all of the wonderful options for dining. Here are three of the best places in Vero Beach for Florida retirement living, which are close to Indian River Medical Center.

GRAND HARBOR GOLF AND BEACH CLUB

One of Vero Beach's best golf communities is Grand Harbor, with a Private Ocean Club directly on the Atlantic Ocean. With spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Vero Beach luxury real estate development boasts two 18-hole golf courses, a Mediterranean Style Clubhouse, a tennis center, and a 144 slip deep water marina. Needless to say, residents here are never short of daily activities. Homes vary in scope and style, from comfortable condos, to elegant waterfront estates. Grand Harbor is located at 4985 Club Terrace, Vero Beach, Florida. 

THE MOORINGS

Another great waterfront community for Florida retirement living is The Moorings, where residents enjoy golf, tennis, and boating on an exclusive barrier island. Spread over 500 acres, between the Intracoastal and the ocean, homes here are blessed with views of epic scenery. While The Moorings central features are its 3 unique golf courses (two par 64's and a par 65), boating is why many choose this dream community. With an 8-mile seawall along the Indian River, many homes and condos feature private docking slips. And there are an additional 52 slips at The Moorings' Spyglass Harbor, which accommodate boats from 35 up to 100 feet. Here you'll find a affordable low maintenance homes and Vero Beach luxury real estate. The Moorings is located at 2125 Windward Way, Vero Beach Florida 32963. 

PALM ISLAND PLANTATION

If you prefer to spend your time in perfect privacy, then have a look at the magnificent new homes at Palm Island Plantation. Compared to other Vero Beach communities, Palm Island Plantation is an intimate retreat. With its luxurious oceanfront beach club, grand spacious estates, and 12 deep water boat slips, you'll never feel too crowded here, or overwhelmed by neighbors. When you do want to socialize, you can mingle with residents at 2 community bars, or relax with friends at the state-of-the-art Palm Island Community Center. Properties here include condominiums, townhomes, and Vero Beach luxury real estate on the Indian River with single-family homes as big as 7,000 sq ft. Palm Island Plantation is located at 8001 N. A1A, Vero Beach, Florida 32963. 

For retirees who want pristine beachfront living, and the security of award-winning medical care, Vero Beach is a great place to consider moving to. If you're exploring Vero Beach for the first time, ask for our free Vero Beach relocation information. It's our pleasure to help.