America's Top 100 - Best 55+ Retirement Communities

Estrella

8175 South Hillside Drive Goodyear
 AZ 85338

4 homes $424,714 - $454,467

Pet Friendly

Show more details Surrounded by the majestic Sierra Estrella Mountains and wide-open vistas, life in Estrella is a masterpiece of harmonious balance. Dynamic yet serene; it offers young couples, families, and empty nesters a resort-inspired ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: Desert Communities and Homes, 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Mountain Living (or near), All Age Communities

Community Amenities: Community Center, Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Gated Entry, Clubhouse

Palm Creek Resort & Residences - Sun Communities

1110 North Henness Road Casa Grande
 AZ 85122

42 homes $22,500 - $187,000

Show more details Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort in Casa Grande Arizona, offers world-class amenities with a vibrant social network of active, friendly adults. Our family of residents love taking advantage of our premier on-site amenities. ust forty minutes from Phoenix, ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: Desert Communities and Homes, 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Mountain Living (or near), RV Communities

Forest Springs - Sun Communities

10084 Forest Springs Dr. Grass Valley
 CA 95949

4 homes $74,900 - $229,900

Show more details Active 55+ Living in the Sierra Foothills of California Mountain living can be yours at Forest Springs! Nestled in the Sierra Foothills of Grass Valley, California, Forest Springs blends rustic charm with comfortable amenities. Here, you’ll find a variety ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Mountain Living (or near)

Rexmere Village

651 SW 117th Way Davie
 FL 33325

5 homes $114,900 - $299,900

Pet Friendly

Show more details Located in the heart of Florida's Gold Coast, Rexmere Village Manufactured Home Community provides a comfortable lifestyle with attractive surroundings. Many activities can be found at Rexmere Village that will suit your active lifestyle. And, within ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes

Community Amenities: Community Center, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Clubhouse

Riverside Club Golf & Marina Community - Sun Communities

2550 Pier Dr. Ruskin
 FL 33570

25 homes $54,900 - $244,900

Show more details Riverside Club is the area's premier golf and marina community. This is Florida coastal living at its best! At Riverside Club, Ruskin, FLA, home feels like your own personal haven. Equipped with premium amenities, diverse activities and social opportunities, ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Gated Entry, Clubhouse

Ariana Village - Sun Communities

1625 Ariana St. Lot 16 Lakeland
 FL 33803

6 homes $35,000 - $108,995

Pet Friendly

Show more details Ariana Village - Lakeland, FL - Affordable Retirement Living in Lakeland, Florida! Sun provides the quality of life you've always dreamed of for, and Ariana Village is no exception. Catering to 55+ residents, this beautiful garden community is tucked ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes

Sandhill Shores

3200 S. US Hwy 1 Fort Pierce
 FL 34982

14 homes $58,499 - $96,499

Show more details Experience the best of relaxed coastal living at Sandhill Shores, a vibrant 55+ manufactured home community in beautiful Fort Pierce, Florida. Designed for active adults, this friendly neighborhood ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes

Community Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Clubhouse, 55+ (Age Restricted), Billiards

Lily Lake Golf Resort

6603 U.S. Hwy. 27 South Frostproof
 FL 33843

Show more details Planned Exclusively For Your PleasureNo matter what lifestyle you prefer, Lily Lake, located in Frostproof in Central Florida,  can satisfy your needs. Whether it's bringing together new friends or rediscovering old pleasure, ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Rental Homes, RV Communities

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Indoor Activities, Golf, Gated Entry

Terra Palms

211 63rd Ave W Bradenton
 FL 34207

4 homes $47,900 - $159,900

Show more details If you are looking for an active retirement community with resort-style amenities, fun activities, and a great central location, look no further than Terra Palms in Bradenton, Florida. Our vibrant 55+ community is ideally situated between Tampa, St. ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)

Community Amenities: Bocce Ball, Fitness Center, Library, On-Site Management, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Swimming Pool, Dog Park, Hot Tub,

The Preserve

12116 Kings Highway Lake Suzy
 FL 34269

34 homes $99,900 - $256,581 / 5 models

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Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)

Community Amenities: Community Center, Fitness Center, Gated Entry, Clubhouse, 55+ (Age Restricted), Billiards, Bocce Ball

Schalamar Creek

4500 Hwy. 92 East Lakeland
 FL 33801

57 homes $11,000 - $195,000

Show more details Shalamar Creek Golf Course Community Your adventure starts at Schalamar Creek's magnificently landscaped, gated entry in Lakeland, Florida. Continuing ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near)

Four Lakes Golf Club

990 La Quinta Blvd Winter Haven
 FL 33881

2 homes $119,000 - $149,900

Pet Friendly

Show more details Four Lakes Golf Club — Winter Haven, Florida Nestled in the heart ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Rental Homes

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Gated Entry, Clubhouse, 55+ (Age Restricted), Billiards, Bocce Ball, Horseshoe Pits

Royal Palm Village - Sun Communities

3000 US Hwy 17/92 W Haines City
 FL 33844

13 homes $17,500 - $160,995

Show more details Royal Palm Village, Haines City, FLA, 55+ community welcomes everyone from fishermen to nature enthusiasts with its sparkling lagoons, tranquil canals, resort-style amenities, and carefree 55+ lifestyle. This scenic, gated retirement community is tucked ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)

Community Amenities: Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Fishing, Gated Entry, Clubhouse

Lake Hammock Village

36106 US HWY 27 Haines City
 FL 33844

12 homes $52,000 - $169,500 / 1 model

Pet Friendly

Show more details Lake Hammock Village is an elegant lakefront community just 30 minutes from Orlando. Bird sanctuaries and the picturesque 200-acre Lake Hammock are the focal point of this scenic community. Lake Hammock Village is abundant in mature trees and wooded ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement

Community Amenities: Arts and Crafts, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Gated Entry, Clubhouse

Plantation Oaks of Ormond Beach

2380 Chretien Drive Ormond Beach
 FL 32174

5 homes $239,900 - $348,995 / 12 models

Pet Friendly

Show more details Welcome to Plantation Oaks of Ormond Beach Florida, 55+ Resort Living community. Plantation Oaks of Ormond Beach, is an active lifestyle community located on the sunny east coast of Florida in beautiful Ormond Beach. Retired or not, live the best ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Gated Entry, Clubhouse, 55+ (Age Restricted), Billiards, Hiking/Biking Trails, Bocce Ball, Horseshoe Pits, Handicap Accessible

Orange Acres - Warrington Enterprises, Inc.

8001 Jeffrey Drive Sarasota
 FL 34238

12 homes $24,875 - $175,900 / 4 models

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Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Rental Homes

Community Amenities: Community Center, Interest Groups, 55+ (Age Restricted), Billiards

The Hamptons Golf & Country Club - Sun Communities

1094 Highway 92 West Auburndale
 FL 33823

21 homes $30,500 - $160,995

Pet Friendly

Show more details Welcome home to The Hamptons Golf & Country Club, an active 55+ community with small-town charm and stunning natural beauty. Friendly neighbors and spectacular views of gentle rolling hills are the highlights of our cozy community. For our closely-knit ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Rental Homes

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Gated Entry, Clubhouse

Plantation Oaks

1 Plantation Oaks Blvd Flagler Beach
 FL 32136

16 homes $99,000 - $155,100

Pet Friendly

Show more details Ideally situated on the Atlantic Coast between St. Augustine and Ormond by the Sea. You will appreciate our large, attractive clubhouse with heated pool, shuffleboard, Pavilion, Firepit, whirlpool spa, tennis, horseshoes and all the indoor activity ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near)

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Fishing, Gated Entry, Clubhouse, 55+ (Age Restricted), Billiards, Bocce Ball, Horseshoe Pits

Hacienda Del Rio - Sun Communities

287 Club Rio Drive Edgewater
 FL 32141

8 homes $89,900 - $213,000

Show more details Experience vibrant 55+ living at Hacienda Del Rio, a waterfront community in Edgewater, FL. Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Gated Entry

Waterways

51 Waterways Parkway Richmond Hill
 GA 31324

6 homes $609,900 - $1,150,000 / 7 models

Pet Friendly

Show more details Coastal Living at its Finest Richmond Hill is a community that perfectly melds small town living with everything you could desire from the modern world of today. Simply put, days can go as slow or ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Cresswind at Lake Lanier

3300 Cresswind Marina Drive Gainesville
 GA 30504

Show more details Cresswind at Lake Lanier was named "Best Active Senior Community" by Atlanta Best Self Magazine, as well as one of the top 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States by Where to Retire magazine! Also, recognized as one of the Top 6 Mind-Blowing ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities, All Age Communities

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Gated Entry, Clubhouse, Billiards, Hiking/Biking Trails, Bocce Ball, Horseshoe Pits

Ocean Ridge Plantation

53 Ocean Ridge Parkway Ocean Isle Beach
 NC 28469

Show more details Perfectly situated between the historic charm of Wilmington, NC and the recreational allure of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Ridge's exquisitely designed homes, award-winning golf courses and world-class amenities have made this enchanting community a place ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Equestrian, Gated Entry, Clubhouse

Beaverdam Run

83 Clubside Drive Asheville
 NC 28804

Show more details  Beaverdam Run is a gated mountainside community of 136 condominiums located on 115 spectacular wooded acres in North Asheville. Five different styles of homes are available, each with unique views of mountains, ponds, streams and lush landscaping. ... Read More

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Laurel Ridge Country Club

49 Cupp Lane Waynesville
 NC 28786

7 homes $69,900 - $750,000

Show more details Laurel Ridge Country Club is the ideal setting for those with a passion for mountain recreations and an active lifestyle. The friendly atmosphere, exuding southern hospitality and charm, creates the perfect place to spend time with old friends and ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Community Amenities: Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Golf, Clubhouse

Pinnacle at Arabella

3 Pinnacle Crest Circle Arden
 NC 28704

6 homes $749,000 - $1,015,000

Show more details The Pinnacle at Arabella is a unique new-home community perched above the French Broad River with sprawling views stretching 270 degrees from hillside to hillside. Envision waking each day to see the Biltmore House in the distance tucked between several ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Kenmure

10 Kenmure Drive Flat Rock
 NC 28731

35 homes $65,000 - $1,475,000

Show more details Even the earliest travelers to Western North Carolina knew that they couldn’t simply pass through this part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Time and again, people returned to this area now known as Flat Rock, NC, seeking refuge from harsh climates ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Community Amenities: Fitness Center, Golf

Biltmore Lake

80 Lake Drive Biltmore Lake
 NC 28715

11 homes $750,000 - $2,850,000

Pet Friendly

Show more details Biltmore Lake community located near Asheville, North Carolina is a picturesque water front development nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina. At the beginning of the last century, a movement swept across the United States advocating ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Waterfront Living (or near), Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Community Amenities: Community Center, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Gated Entry

Cummings Cove

20 Cummings Cove Pkwy Hendersonville
 NC 28739

14 homes $29,900 - $729,000

Show more details Cradled in the lap of the Blue Ridge Mountains and sheltered by the Great Smokies to the west, Cummings Cove enjoys a mild climate where spring and fall are long and colorful, winter is short and summer invites you to sit on the porch and sip lemonade. ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Community Amenities: Fitness Center, Golf, Gated Entry, Clubhouse

Brunswick Forest

1007 Evangeline Drive Leland
 NC 28451

Show more details Even in a region that attracts so many for its active lifestyle, mild climate and overall quality of living, Brunswick Forest stands apart as the perfect place for your new home. It begins with its prime location, just 10 minutes from ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities

Community Amenities: Community Center, Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Golf, Fishing, Hiking/Biking Trails

Calabash Lakes

24 Calabash Lakes Blvd Calabash
 NC 28467

Show more details One of the newest developments in the Calabash / Carolina Shores area is from DR Horton. This pristine development is sure to attract a lot of attention with its well priced homes and townhouses starting at under 160K for a complete home land package ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Community Amenities: Community Center, Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Golf, Fishing, Clubhouse, Billiards

Connestee Falls

33 Connestee Trail Brevard
 NC 28712

50 homes $10,000 - $2,000,000

Show more details People move to Western North Carolina for a variety of reasons, including cool summers, mild winters, unrivaled natural beauty, lower cost of living, and less crowding. So it is with the residents of Connestee Falls. But once they arrive ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Community Amenities: Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Golf, Fishing, Clubhouse

Cresswind Myrtle Beach

1989 Cresswind Blvd Myrtle Beach
 SC 29577

22 homes $419,900 - $639,900

Show more details Cresswind Myrtle Beach, one of the top active adult community the coastal area of South Carolina is located in the beautiful Myrtle Beach area.  The community offers resort-style amenities ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

Myrtle Trace

101 Myrtle Trace Drive Conway
 SC 29526

40 homes $1,900 - $359,900

Show more details Myrtle Trace - Conway SC -  is is an active adult community located in the historic river town of Conway, SC, which is home to a unique array of shopping, dining, and scenic views. Founded in 1734, Conway is rich with both American and natural ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Oceanfront or Coastal (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, Gated Communities

Community Amenities: Gated Entry

Lakeside Crossing - Sun Communities

144 Lakeside Crossing Drive Conway
 SC 29526

3 homes $235,000 - $239,900

Show more details Set amid the natural beauty of South Carolina Low Country, you’ll love the way Lakeside Crossing embraces its natural amenities. Exclusive features to this worry-free, world-class active 55+ community are lush wooded preserves, and renowned attractions ... Read More

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Waterfront Living (or near), Oceanfront or Coastal (or near)

Community Amenities: Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Interest Groups, Fitness Center, Indoor Activities, Fishing