Westbrook Village vs Ventana Lakes (55+ Compared)

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	Westbrook Village	Ventana Lakes
City	Peoria	Peoria
Opened	1982 (completed 1993)	Association formed 1986; built from the mid-1980s
Developer	UDC Homes	Multiple builders
Approx. homes	3,910 (44 neighborhoods)	About 1,700–1,770 (published figures vary)
Age rule	Age-restricted under federal housing-for-older-persons rules. Published guidance indicates about 80% of homes must have a 55+ occupant, with limited exceptions. Verify with the association.	Active adult (55+) community (per Ventana Lakes POA). contact Greg for current figures on the specific occupancy rules.
Golf	2 × 18 holes: Lakes (par 71) and Vistas (par 72)	No golf course in the community
Gated	No	No (per 55places and golfat55)
Recurring HOA / rec fee	$819 per year base assessment (2026)	$360.36/quarter base per home (about $120/mo); Gardens adds about $262.50/qtr (verified May 2026)
One-time buyer fees	$4,655 Preservation Fee + $350 disclosure + $50 CC&R docs	$4,000 CARE fee + about $200 transfer + about $200 disclosure (May 2026)
General price range	55places lists mid $300Ks to mid $500Ks (Oct 2026)	contact Greg for current figures

Fees and rates are subject to change. Last checked October 2026. Verify with the HOA.

Figures as of 2026. Verify before purchase. These are the same figures, with the same labels and sources, as each community guide. Run your own numbers in the Cost to Live calculator.

Westbrook Village may suit you if…

Golfers: two 18-hole courses (Lakes and Vistas)
Buyers who want a low base assessment ($819/yr, 2026)
People who want 44 neighborhoods of home styles to choose from

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Ventana Lakes may suit you if…

People who'd rather fish, walk and paddle than golf: nine stocked lakes (per the POA)
Buyers who want a full-time Activities Director and many clubs
Buyers comparing a lower CARE fee (about $4,000 vs $4,655)

Read the Ventana Lakes guide →

Frequently asked questions

Which has lower HOA fees, Westbrook Village or Ventana Lakes?

Westbrook Village's base assessment is $819 per year (2026). Ventana Lakes' base is $360.36 per quarter, about $1,441 per year (Loving Phoenix Team, 2026), and some sub-areas add more. Golf is extra at Westbrook.

Do both have golf?

Westbrook Village has two 18-hole courses. Ventana Lakes has no golf course; its centerpiece is nine lakes.

Are they gated?

No. Neither community is gated.

Deciding between Westbrook Village and Ventana Lakes?

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Sources

Facts on this page were gathered from the sources below in October 2026. Third-party agent and listing sites are noted as such. Fees and rules change, so always check the association's current documents.