Melissa Honig, CEO
JOHN KNOX VILLAGE
For Melissa Honig, moving from California to Boca Raton to head one of South Florida’s preeminent destinations for retirement living was an easy sell. As Honig can attest, John Knox Village in Pompano Beach is a hub of wellness, fitness, arts and cultural activities, eight dining establishments and a full continuum of health care.
“Throughout my career, I’ve sought opportunities to raise the bar in long-term care,” says Honig, who previously presided over Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, the nation’s top Continuing Care Retirement Community, per Newsweek. “I was attracted by John Knox Village’s mission, its people and its commitment to innovation in service of older adults.”
Q: What most sets John Knox Village apart among active living senior communities?
A: For more than five decades, we’ve been devoted to creating well-being for residents and team members alike. That commitment shows in our on-site Center for Healthy Living, where physicians deliver truly person-centered care. We’re also home to Florida’s first Green House homes—innovative, intimate nursing and rehab settings with private rooms and baths.
Q: Can you speak about the different living options at John Knox Village?
A: Choice is at the heart of John Knox Village. Residents can enjoy penthouse ocean views, single-story garden villas, mid-rise homes overlooking the lake or high-rise retreats with grand patios and skyline views. And with our full continuum of care, residents have support at every level of living as their needs evolve.
Q: What do you love most about the job?
A: Relationships are at the center of everything we do. I’m fortunate to work alongside people who genuinely care about others and show up each day determined to make a difference. At John Knox Village, we get to make life better for others every day.
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This branded content is from the February 2026 issue of Boca magazine. For more from this year’s Ask the Experts special section, click here.
