When you move to The Cypress and purchase your own home, you get a lifetime membership for services and health care. Since you own your home, you and your family have the opportunity to enjoy any appreciation. Ownership also offers financial options and security not found in entry fee communities. All the common facilities, including the clubhouse and health center, were deeded over to the owners Association debt free in 1992. The community operates on a not-for-profit basis. Although the developer retains ultimate responsibility, members are active in providing guidance for financial and operations issues through a variety of committees.

Awards
The Cypress of Hilton Head is the recipient of several prestigious awards including:

• The National Association of Homebuilder's Gold Seal Award as "The Best Seniors Housing Community in the United States"
• The Urban Land Institute's Award of Excellence in residential development
• Recognitions as one of "The 20 Best in America" retirement communities for three consecutive years New Choices (a publication of Reader's Digest).