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John Knox Village of Florida company history timeline

1967

John Knox Village began in 1967 as a retirement community called Baptist Village of Pompano Beach and has since grown to a 70-acre campus with more than 900 residents and 650 employees.

1972

It had its beginning on March 24, 1972, when a ground-breaking ceremony for a retirement center was conducted by Rev.

Three months later on October 3, 1972, the first occupant moved in.

1979

The first Board of Directors, chosen from area business leaders, was organized in February 1979.

1980

In 1980, Morrison Food Service was contracted to provide food service in a cafeteria-style dining room on the second floor of the commons building that was renamed The Centre.

1982

In 1982, a 44-passenger Blue Bird bus provided the first out-of-town trip to Orlando for dinner.

1990

1990 was a good year financially and a ten year plan was developed.

In 1990, Lester Barker was hired as associate executive director.

1993

In March 1993, Jerry Jaques formed his own management group, Riverwood Retirement Management, and was retained to manage the community.

2002

In 2002, the Majestic Oaks Continuing Care Complex began and renovation and redesign of the exterior of all the cottages was ongoing.

2010

In 2010, fourteen more Silverstone villas were built along Northlake Drive.

2015

Oak Park Senior Services opened on Monastery Road in 2015 with the Oak Park Pharmacy providing much convenience for residents.

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