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After the 1913 founding of Mooseheart, the Moose organization's famed "Child City" for children in need, the fraternity turned its attention to plans for a home for its dependent retired members. Before Moosehaven was established, a number of elderly persons resided at Mooseheart, for a short period, but this was deemed an unsatisfactory solution.
 The Moose originally bought a resort hotel on 26-acres at Orange Park; and, on November 1, 1922, Moosehaven was formally opened. The first 22 residents were those who had been living at Mooseheart. They set up housekeeping in the hotel which had been renamed Aid Hall. From the beginning, much of the work necessary to keep Moosehaven running has been done by those who live there. And still today, as they are able, residents serve as their own gardeners, housekeepers, kitchen helpers, mail carriers, dining room helpers, and maintenance crew.
With land purchases, Moosehaven essentially grew to its  current acreage by the 1960s. Since World War II, all of the original buildings have been replaced; during the 1990s most residential facilities were again thoroughly renovated or rebuilt - notably by the Ohio and Florida/Bermuda Moose Associations and the Women of the Moose. The physical plant today consists entirely of modern buildings |
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designed and built to provide pleasant and comfortable accommodations, recreation, and care. Each of the buildings in which Moosehaven people reside is a self-contained home with its own sleeping and living rooms, kitchen, and dining room. The $16 million Life Care Center, completed in 2002, and designed and equipped for the needs of senior care, provides space for 170 beds and has its own therapy department, x-ray,  laboratory, and pharmacy. It also boasts six dayrooms, a chapel, library, beauty salon and barbershop, and arts and crafts room. It is a four-building, interconnected, 130,000-sq.ft. complex offering state-of-the-art assisted-living care at various levels.
Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2002, Moosehaven, the "City of Contentment," makes every effort possible to provide security, comfort, and peace of mind to qualified Moose men and women of retirement age.
Moosehaven has provided thousands of Moose members and their spouses with a secure, relaxed, and enjoyable retirement experience. Moosehaven residents enjoy their beautiful  community without the burdens of home maintenance. Health care is comprehensive, and transportation is readily available -- as are plenty of social interaction and activities. In fact, residents often find themselves so involved at Moosehaven, an oft-heard comment is, "We wish we'd moved here sooner!"
Residents enjoy a wide variety of available facilities -- including an indoor swimming pool, bowling lanes, exercise equipment and game rooms. They also enjoy arts and crafts, ceramics, sewing, painting and computers. Fishing from the 450-foot concrete pier is an enjoyable pastime -- often creating exciting competition! Dances, special dinners, shopping, and sightseeing trips are regularly scheduled events. Each Sunday, both Protestant and Catholic services are held in a beautiful interdenominational chapel.
Click To Visit Moosehaven Website
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California/Nevada Resident’s
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Joyce Leonhardt (Sohol)
Birthday: 6-6-32
Escondido #1310
Arrived: 10-12-2000
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Gerald A Brewer
Birthday: 9-23-35
Bakersfield #2178
Arrived: 10-26-10
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James Thomas
Birthday: 9-29-32
Grass Valley #2217
Arrived:5-12-1998
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Doris Philippsen
Birthday:6-21-22
Kern Valley #498
Arrived: 1-8-2000
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Lila Williams
Birthday: 4-7-29
San Diego #508
Arrived: 5-5-2003
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Brandon Place at Moosehaven has become a reality. Now members will have additional choices for their retirement years. Check out the next step at Moosehaven. CLICK to view information |
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Click: Senior Guide - pdf Senior Guide - jpeg Click to Visit: http://www.brandonplace.org |
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Moosehaven now offers Moose members two choices for admission: The Asset-Surrender Plan or the Fee-for-Service Plan. These choices are designed to help meet the various financial needs of Moose members. Under both plans, applicants must be at least 65 years of age and be physically and mentally able to independently care for themselves.
Under the Asset-Surrender plan, applicants approved for admission are required to turn over all financial assets prior to admission to Moosehaven, Inc. The Moosehaven Board of Directors holds these assets in an estate fund. In return, Moosehaven provides for every need of daily living -- all housing, meals, activities, transportation, and personal and medical care.
The initial step in seeking application to Moosehaven for the Asset Surrender plan is to contact your local Moose Lodge or Chapter for further information.
Under the Fee-for-Service plan, residents pay Moosehaven a one-time Entrance Fee for the home of their choice in the brand-new Brandon Place area, then an ongoing Monthly Service fee. Residents retain their assets and personal property while enjoying the amenities and services of Moosehaven yet are comforted by the knowledge that when their health-care needs intensify, they will receive their care in the LifeCare Center at Moosehaven. Click Link above to view more information about Brandon Place.
The best way to learn about Moosehaven is to visit the campus and tour the entire facility. Experience has shown that those members who have visited the campus are considerably more comfortable in their decision to move to Moosehaven. Moosehaven can be easily reached by Interstates 10, 95, and 295 to U.S. Route 17, just 15 miles south of Jacksonville. There are a number of convenient hotels/motels within minutes of Moosehaven’s entrance.
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CLICK: Admissions Questionnaire for your Lodge Administrator and Chapter Recorder
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NOTICE: The Loyal Order of Moose is a private organization. All activities and events referred to on this web site are available to members in good standing. This Web site is for informational purposes with proprietary information intended for members only. General information is available to the public at large, but should not be construed to be a solicitation for membership. This web site is an initiative of the California/Nevada Moose Association, Inc, and is not sanctioned by the Loyal Order of Moose, Moose International, the Supreme Lodge or any subsidiary thereof. All logos, trademarks and servicemarks pertaining to the Loyal Order of Moose and/or its programs or degrees are copyrighted © by Moose International, Inc., Mooseheart, Illinois. The information contained herein is both confidential and privileged and shall only be available to and used by good-standing members of the Loyal Order of Moose for fraternal purposes. Any use of the information (Section 45.3 of the General Laws) contained herein for private gain or for any commercial, political or business purpose is strictly prohibited.
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