Freedom at San Salito

Freedom at San Salito is a 55+ gated senior living community in the San Salito neighborhood, built in a ranch or Mediterranean style and created for those wanting a quiet and low-stress lifestyle, and even though the homes are all sold out now, you can still hear about how the place worked and what folks liked about it, especially since they had new homes by Freedom Homes, a D.R. Horton company, where the homes were all single-family with 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms, homes from 1,604 to 2,064 square feet, and the houses had covered lanais, so you could sit outside without worrying much about the bugs, and each home had lawn care included in the HOA fees so there wasn't much yard work left to do, and you didn't have to worry about CDD fees either. The community offered a swimming pool just for residents, a separate splash pad, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, and even a covered spot for folks to watch the games in the shade, plus a fitness center if you wanted to get some walking or light exercise in, and a clubhouse and amenity center where neighbors could meet, play cards, talk, or join programs organized by the Lifestyle Director, whose job was to help residents make friends and get to know each other, which is important when moving somewhere new. The dog park stood out since a lot of folks either brought a pet or got one afterwards for company, and the whole place, with its gated entrance and regular security, felt peaceful yet close by to the beaches of Vilano and the old charm of St Augustine's historic downtown. Monthly fees ranged from about $240 to $695, which covered things like outdoor maintenance and use of all the community facilities, so no one had to worry much about mowing, trimming, or keeping up the yards, and the single-story designs made life easier for folks who didn't want to go up and down stairs. Some information about Freedom at San Salito, like details about care programs or specific services, was not provided, but the community mentioned care options such as assisted living and memory care, and homes were designed to suit what older adults needed, trying to make sure residents were comfortable and had what they needed close by.