Who Shantiniketan fits
Retirees who want Indian cultural and religious life built into daily routines, with optional shared meals.
Amenities
Clubhouse, optional chef-prepared vegetarian dining, prayer room with resident priest, daily bhajans, yoga, music classes, Indian festival celebrations, garage or carport.
What's near Shantiniketan
- AdventHealth Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares. Full-service hospital serving the Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares area.
- Wooton Park and the Tavares seaplane base on Lake Dora
- Hickory Point Recreation Park: 12 boat ramps, fishing pier and nature boardwalk on Little Lake Harris
- Dora Canal, the cypress-lined link between Lake Dora and Lake Eustis
- Downtown Tavares, the Lake County seat, with lakefront dining and events
- US-441 and SR-19
- SR-429 / SR-453 (Wekiva Parkway) toward Orlando and Sanford
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shantiniketan a 55+ community?
Yes. Shantiniketan is listed as 55+ age-restricted. Under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, at least 80% of occupied homes must have at least one resident aged 55 or older; check the community's own rules for guests, younger spouses and renters.
What are the HOA fees at Shantiniketan?
Reported dues are $438 per month as of October 2026. Reported inclusions: Internet (meal plan billed separately). Fees vary by home and change over time, so confirm with the HOA.
Is Shantiniketan gated?
Yes, Shantiniketan is a gated community.
Does Shantiniketan have a golf course?
There is no golf course in Shantiniketan.
Who built Shantiniketan?
Iggy Ignatius. Homes are available as resales only.
How far is Shantiniketan from a hospital?
About 4 minutes (1.3 mi) by car to AdventHealth Waterman, the nearest Lake County hospital. Times are measured from the community entrance or sales center without traffic and will vary by home.
What healthcare is near Shantiniketan?
The nearest urgent care is Avecina Medical Urgent Care - Mount Dora, about 4 minutes away. The nearest pharmacy is Publix at Eustis Village, about 3 minutes away. Veterans can use the Tavares VA Clinic, about 4 minutes away. Times are by car without traffic.
Does Shantiniketan have a CDD fee?
We have not yet confirmed whether this community carries a Community Development District (CDD) assessment. Check the non-ad valorem assessments on a current Lake County tax bill for any home you're considering.
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Last checked October 2026. Sources: public community listings and MLS data. Something out of date? Tell us.