5 Best Retirement Communities For Active Adults

In this article, we take a look at the 5 best retirement communities for active adults. For more such communities, go to 15 Best Retirement Communities For Active Adults.

5. Lake Providence

Close to Nashville, TN, Lake Providence is a gated community featuring over 1,000 homes ranging in price from the mid-$200,000s to the high-$500,000s. The community is anchored by a centrally positioned clubhouse, which provides a stunning view of the 15-acre lake. 

Furthermore, an in-house lifestyle director organizes various community and personal events, helping the residents stay socially engaged. Alongside community amenities, there are plenty of local historic attractions to explore if residents feel like venturing beyond the community.

4. Laguna Woods Village

Laguna Woods Village is a highly desirable retirement community in Orange County for those seeking to enjoy the SoCal lifestyle. With over 18,500 residents, this peaceful community is just minutes from the ocean.

Home prices range from the mid-$100,000 to over $1 million, with over 80 different floor plans. Laguna Woods Village is also a gated community, offering residents a private bus system, 36 holes of premium golfing, and amenities for social events, swimming, games, and more.

3. Sun City Hilton Head

Sun City Hilton Head is part of the Del Webb collection and is the largest active retirement community in the Lowcountry region for seniors. With over 16,000 residents and multiple awards for the best active lifestyle community, it flaunts more than 8,200 homes ranging from the mid-$100,000s to over $1 million.

The amenity campus at the heart of the community offers areas to dine, swim, play games, and socialize, and there are 7.5 miles of walking trails with views of the landscape of local wetlands. Further, the community boasts three fitness centers.

2. Sun City Summerlin 

Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, offers just under 7,800 homes with a price range starting from the affordable mid-$200,000s to over $1 million for customized options. The community’s center that features four clubhouses, is the heart of Sun City Summerlin’s popularity. Luxury amenities and various activities are available, such as resort-class dining, swimming, and gaming areas, catering to the residents’ preferences.

1. The Villages

Situated in central Florida, The Villages is one of the largest age-restricted retirement communities in the United States, catering to seniors aged 55 and up.

It’s known as Florida’s friendliest active adult community and offers over 60,000 units for over 115,000 residents, creating a town-like environment exclusively for retirees. Property options vary in size and layout, with prices starting from the $160,000 range and going up to over $1 million.

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