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Turkey Creek Forest, Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville is in northern Florida and is the site of Turkey Creek Forest, a modest, wooded 55+ single family home community with a solar heated swimming pool, shaded tennis courts, a sense of privacy and a very reasonable HOA fee.

Timber Pines, Spring Hill, Florida

Near Florida's central Gulf Coast, in an area not struck by Hurricane Ian, Spring Hill is home to Timber Pines, a large, established 55+ community with town homes, single family homes, four golf courses, swimming pools, a performing arts center and a wide selection of clubs and activities.

Vitalia at Tradition, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the location of Vitalia at Tradition, a 55+ single family home enclave within a larger development. Amenities include lakes, a putting green, tennis courts, walking trails, a swimming pool with cabanas and more.

Palm Shores, Boynton Beach, Florida

On the southeastern Florida coast, Boynton Beach is the setting for Palm Shores, a settled, tropical 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. Stylish Mediterranean style single family homes on cozy lanes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a full activities menu and more.

Peppertree Crossing Lovely Town Home for Sale for $275,000

This attractive town home is all on one level and has lots of natural light, an open floor plan, wide doorways and an attached one car garage.

Shiloh Falls, Counce, Tennessee

Counce is in southeastern Tennessee and is the setting for Shiloh Falls, a wooded community tucked along the shores of the Tennessee River and Lake Pickwick. Amenities include an 18 hole golf course and a marina. Homes come in a wide range of styles and prices.

Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

In the little coastal town of Ocean Isle Beach, Ocean Ridge Plantation is a wooded, gated community with a variety of home styles, five golf courses, a lovely clubhouse, a private beach club and more.

Imperial Cove, Clearwater, Florida

Overlooking Tampa Bay in western Florida, Imperial Cove is a gated, 55+ condominium and villa community with water views, a clubhouse, a heated pool, a cove, a dock, a fishing pier and occasional manatees.

Arizona Traditions, Surprise, Arizona

Surprise is outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona and is the location of Arizona Traditions, a 55+ community with single family homes, an 18 hole golf course, a large clubhouse, swimming pools, bocce ball courts, tennis courts, bicycling trails, a woodworking shop, a stained glass studio, a fitness center and more.

Solivita, Kissimmee, Florida

In central Florida, Kissimmee is the site of Solivita, a large Mediterranean-themed 55+ community with single family homes, duplexes, two giant clubhouses, 36 holes of golf, an art center, a dog park, a lifestyle team and more.

Creek View, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

In pastoral south central Pennsylvania, Carlisle is the site location of Creek View, a quiet, family-owned, 55+ manufactured home community with properties that look site-built. Amenities include a cozy clubhouse, a pond, walking trails, RV parking and more.

Four Seasons at Los Banos, Los Banos, California

Los Banos is in central California and the setting for Four Seasons at Los Banos, a small, well-tended 55+ community with single family homes, a nice clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts and more.

Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, North Carolina

Spring Lake is in south central North Carolina and is the site of Anderson Creek Club, a large, lush development with a 55+ neighborhood. Single family homes are for sale and amenities include an elegant clubhouse, a golf course, tennis courts, a croquet field and more.

Riverlights, Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington is on the southern North Carolina coast and is the setting for Riverlights, a new master-planned waterfront community with a 55+ single family home neighborhood. Amenities include a boardwalk, shops, restaurants, a lake, nature trails and more.

Crane Lakes, Port Orange, Florida

Port Orange is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the site of Crane Lakes, a 55+ manufactured home community with lakes, a golf course, a fishing pier, a clubhouse, two swimming pools, a restaurant and more.

Turtle Rock, Gold Beach, Oregon

Gold Beach is on Oregon's rugged southern coast and is the site of Turtle Rock Resort, a cozy seaside community with beach access, an on-site fishing guide, a restaurant, a store and cottages occasionally for sale.

Casta del Sol, Mission Viejo, California

Mission Viejo is between Los Angeles and San Diego in Southern California and is the site of Casta del Sol, a large, established 55+ community with a lake, a golf course, recreation centers, nicely manicured grounds, single family homes and attached homes.

Savannah Club, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Savannah Club, a colorful, low key but tidy 55+ mobile home/manufactured home community with a golf course, three clubhouses/recreation centers, a heated outdoor swimming pool, a performing arts center, RV storage and more.

Boca Lago, Boca Raton, Florida

Boca Raton is a stylish town on Florida's southeastern coast and is the site of Boca Lago, a lush, gated 55+ community with condos, town homes, a golf course, tennis courts, lakes and more.

England Oaks, Alexandria, Louisiana

In central Louisiana, Alexandria is the setting for England Oaks, a peaceful 55+ community with rental duplexes, shaded grounds, a swimming pool, planned activities and more.

Sunflower - Continental Ranch, Marana, Arizona

Outside of Tucson in southern Arizona, Marana is the site of Sunflower, an established 55+ community within the gates of Continental Ranch. Single level, Mediterranean-style homes are for sale, and amenities include a village center, tennis courts, a putting green, walking trails and a packed social events calendar.

Windsor Gardens, Denver, Colorado

Large, leafy and established, 55+ Windsor Gardens is in suburban Denver in north central Colorado and has condos and town homes. Amenities include a large clubhouse, a golf course, swimming pools, a restaurant, an activities director and more.

Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

In central Arkansas' lush Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Village is a the largest gated community in the U.S. and boasts nine golf courses, 11 lakes, two marinas, 30 restaurants and much more. The majority of residents are retirees, and housing comes in a wide range of prices and styles.

Hot Springs Village Single Family Home for Sale for $155,000

This inviting Hot Springs Village home has beautiful new vinyl wood plank flooring, a lovely kitchen with a window, a walk-in shower and more.

Jupiter Bay, Jupiter, Florida

Balmy, quaint and sedate, Jupiter is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the site of Jupiter Bay, a condominium community that is popular with "snowbirds" and second homeowners. Lush and well-manicured, it has a lake, a two swimming pools, a poolside restaurant and a walkway to the beach.

Sun City, Sun City, Arizona

Sprawling Sun City was the first 55+ community in the country and is outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona. It has single family homes, condos, town homes, golf courses, recreation centers, fishing lakes, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, shopping venues, an activities director, a wide range of prices and more.

Four Seasons at Kent Island Gorgeous Single Family Home for Sale for $554,900

This gorgeous single family home features a great room with lots of windows, an elegant kitchen and a beautiful dining area.

Peppertree Crossing, Brunswick, Georgia

Coastal Brunswick, a gateway to Georgia's beautiful Golden Isles, is the site of Peppertree Crossing, a small, inviting 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a putting green and more.

Alamanda Key, Melbourne, Florida

On the eastern Florida coast, Melbourne is the site of Alamanda Key, a Key West-inspired 55+ community with single level, single family homes and duplexes. Amenities include two lakes and an "island-style" clubhouse.

Boca Pointe, Boca Raton, Florida

On Florida's southeastern coast, stylish Boca Raton is the setting for lovely Boca Pointe, a large, lush community with villages, a retail center, a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, a lifelong learning program and a wide variety of home styles and prices.

Four Seasons at Kent Island, Chester, Maryland

Chester sits on Kent Island in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and is the site of this beautiful waterfront 55+ community with single family homes, condominiums, a 24,000 square foot clubhouse and direct water access.

Sundance at Buckeye, Buckeye, Arizona

Buckeye is outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona and is the site of Sundance at Buckeye, an inviting 55+ community with single family homes, a large clubhouse, a golf course, pretty views and more.

IslandWalk at the West Villages, Venice, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Venice is the location of IslandWalk, an all ages community with Mediterranean-style single story homes, an elegant entryway, lush landscaping and a beautiful resort-style swimming pool.

Tara Woods, North Fort Myers, Florida

North Fort Myers is on the southwestern Florida coast and is the location of Tara Woods, a gated 55+ community with three lakes, two heated swimming pools, tennis courts, a putting green, RV storage and good-looking manufactured homes, many with designer features.

Cypress Creek, Winter Haven, Florida

Outside of Orlando in central Florida, Winter Haven is dotted with lakes and is the site of Cypress Creek, a well kept 55+ manufactured home community with properties that look site-built. Amenities include a lovely clubhouse with a library, swimming pool, fitness room and more. Residents also enjoy planned luncheons, trips and parties.

Country Club Estates, Deming, New Mexico

Quiet Deming is in peaceful southwestern New Mexico and is the location of Country Club Estates, a low key 55+ community with attractive Pueblo-style single family homes. Amenities include a clubhouse and pretty mountain views.

Brunswick Plantation, Calabash, North Carolina

Calabash sits near the mouth of the quiet, crook-necked Calabash River in southeastern North Carolina and is the setting for Brunswick Plantation, resort community with condominiums, town homes and single homes, most with golf course or lake views. Residents enjoy 27 holes of golf, seven swimming pools, five clubhouses and more.

Brunswick Plantation Attractive Single Family Home for Sale for $363,000

This single family home has one level, textured walls, an interesting kitchen and a nice sunroom.

Ciega Boca Point, St. Peterburg, Florida

On Florida's Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg is the site of Ciega Boca Point, a gated 55+ waterfront community with pastel-colored single level town homes and condominiums. Nearly every property has a boat dock and/or water views, and amenities include a putting green, a heated swimming pool, tennis courts and a good selection of activities.

Lely Resort, Naples, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, lovely Naples is the site of Lely Resort, a beautiful all ages community popular with baby boomers. Amenities include two clubhouses, a lagoon-style pool, a bistro, three golf courses and an abundance of classes. Homes come in a wide range.

Bridgewater, Little River/Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Along the northern South Carolina coast, Little River and Myrtle Beach are the setting for Bridgewater, a community with single family homes, attached homes, a nice clubhouse and nearby white sand beaches.

Americana Cove, St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg is on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the location of Americana Cove, a gated 55+ waterfront co-op community with colorful mobile/manufactured homes, canals, boat docks, a heated swimming pool, a pet park, organized events and more.

Americana Cove Casual Home for Sale for $139,000

This low key home has a large screened-in porch, lots of windows and is a few feet from the community boat ramp and kayak launch.

Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Club, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach is on the northern South Carolina coast and is the location of the Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Club, a friendly community popular with empty nesters and baby boomers. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a swimming pool, RV parking, a clubhouse, a plethora of activities and more. The HOA fee is reasonable, too.

Edgewater Arms, Dunedin, Florida

Just north of Clearwater on Florida's central Gulf Coast, Dunedin is a nice city and home to Edgewater Arms, an established 55+ condominium community with water views, a large heated swimming pool, two piers, an adjacent marina and more.

Ovation at Mountain Falls, Pahrump, Nevada

Pahrump is about 90 minutes west of Las Vegas in southern Nevada and is the location of Ovation at Mountain Falls, a handsome 55+ neighborhood with single family homes, a recreation center, a golf club, a golf course, a swimming pool, walking trails and more.

Ovation at Mountain Falls Single Family Home for Sale for $394,900

This stylish, sun-filled single family home has an open kitchen, a designer master bath, a nice brick patio and a hot tub.

Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia

Along the shores of pretty Lake Oconee in northern Georgia, rambling Reynolds Lake Oconee has four marinas, 374 miles of shoreline, six golf courses, 16 tennis courts, nature trails and home prices in a wide range. Many of its residents are baby boomers and empty nesters.

NatureWalk at Seven Hills, Dallas, Georgia

Outside of Atlanta in northwestern Georgia, Dallas is the setting for NatureWalk at Seven Hills, an all ages community built for nature lovers. It also has an active adult neighborhood, a garden, walking pathways, a dog park, a wellness center and more.

Naturewalk at Seven Hills Single Family Home for Sale for $397,900

This stylish single family home is in the 55+ section of Naturewalk and has a owner's suite on the main floor, an open kitchen, a great room with a fireplace, a covered back patio and more.

The Parke at Ocean Pines, Ocean Pines, Maryland

Just 10 miles west of the Intracoastal Waterway in eastern Maryland, Ocean Pines is a large community, and The Parke is a 55+ neighborhood within it. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include two marinas, a yacht club, a golf course, a crabbing pier, a community garden and more.

The Landings, Savannah, Georgia

On Georgia's northern coast, Savannah's Skidaway Island is the site of The Landings, an elegant all ages, single family home community with clubhouses, golf courses, restaurants, marinas and more.

The Landings Handsome Home for Sale for $439,000

This handsome home sits on a lot with moss-laden trees and has nine-foot ceilings, tile floors with radiant heat, a lovely brick back patio and more.

Toxaway Views, Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Lake Toxaway is in the lush Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and is the setting for Toxaway Views, a wooded, secluded condominium community with a heated swimming pool with a waterfall, walking paths and more.

Waterway Cove, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Little Ocean Isle Beach is on the southern North Carolina coast and is the locale of Waterway Cove, a charming community with colorful homes and a nice clubhouse. The beach is six minutes away.

Cottages at Innsbrooke, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

In central Tennessee, Murfreesboro is the site of the Cottages at Innsbrooke, a cozy 55+ community with brick town homes, a clubhouse, a plethora of activities and more.

BellaVita at Green Tee, Pearland, Texas

Outside of Houston in southeastern Texas, BellaVita at Green Tee is a settled, gated 55+ community with brick single family homes and patio homes. Amenities include a lake, a putting green, a spa, a swimming pool and more.

Lely Resort, Naples, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, lovely Naples is the site of Lely Resort, a beautiful all ages community popular with baby boomers. Amenities include two clubhouses, a lagoon-style pool, a bistro, three golf courses and an abundance of classes. Homes come in a wide range.

Valencia Lakes, Wimauma, Florida

In west central Florida, Wimauma is the site of Valencia Lakes, a large, gated 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a 40,000 square foot clubhouse, a resort-style pool, an arts studio, an internet cafe, a dog park, RV storage and more.

Beau Coast, Beaufort, North Carolina

Cozy Beaufort is tucked along North Carolina's scenic Inner Banks and is the site of Beau Coast, beautiful community with eye-catching single family homes and town homes. Amenities include a zero entry swimming pool, two kayak launch sites and a day dock with direct access to the sea.

Bridgewater, Little River/Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Along the northern South Carolina coast, Myrtle Beach and Little River are the setting for Bridgewater, a community with single family homes, attached homes, a nice clubhouse and nearby white sand beaches.

Crowfields, Asheville, North Carolina

In rolling western North Carolina, funky, trendy Asheville is the site of Crowfields, an intimate, established 55+ condominium and town home community with spacious floor plans and a park-like setting.

Alamo Country Club, Alamo, Texas

Alamo is in southern Texas and is the setting for Alamo Country Club, a comfortable, settled 55+ community with brick single family homes, a nine hole golf course, a good menu of activities and more.

Alamo Country Club Golf Course Home for Sale for $220,000

This nice brick single family home overlooks the 9th tee of the golf course and has a brick back patio perfect for watching golfers.

BellaVita Beautiful Single Family Home for Sale for $364,900

This beautiful single family home has a brick exterior, an attached two car garage, large windows and a nicely landscaped back yard.

Royal Stewart Arms, Dunedin, Florida

Lovely Dunedin sits on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the site of Royal Stewart Arms, a waterfront 55+ condominium community on a strip of land that juts into the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include a clubhouse, a heated swimming pool with ocean views and more.

Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut

Ninety minutes north of New York City in rural Connecticut, Southbury is home to Heritage Village, a quiet, wooded 55+ condominium community with golf courses, swimming pools, restaurants, recreation centers, art studios and much more.

Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut

Ninety minutes north of New York City in rural Connecticut, Southbury is home to Heritage Village, a quiet, wooded 55+ condominium community with golf courses, swimming pools, restaurants, recreation centers, art studios and much more.

Rancho Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad is a classic California beach town and the setting for Rancho Carlsbad, an established, gated 55+ manufactured home community with two clubhouses, a dog park, RV storage, mature landscaping and more.

The Landings, Savannah, Georgia

On Georgia's northern coast, Savannah's Skidaway Island is the site of The Landings, an elegant all ages, single family home community with clubhouses, golf courses, restaurants, marinas and more.

The Landings Handsome Home for Sale for $439,000

This handsome home sits on a lot with moss-laden trees and has nine-foot ceilings, tile floors with radiant heat, a lovely brick back patio and more.

Doral Village, Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater sits on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the setting for Doral Village, a tropical 55+ cooperative with mobile/manufactured homes, a clubhouse, plenty of activities and sparkling Clearwater Beach just down the road.

Mona Lisa Village, Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is in southern Arizona and is the location of Mona Lisa Village, a quiet, small 55+ town home community with adobe buildings, a clubhouse and a swimming pool.

Stonecrest, Summerfield, Florida

In central Florida, Stonecrest is a gated 55+ community with lovely homes, 27 holes of golf, a clubhouse, a community center, all sorts of athletic courts, reasonable HOA fees and more.

Bay Creek, Cape Charles, Virginia

Cape Charles is on the peninsula that is Virginia's Eastern Shore and is the locale of this beautiful coastal community with single family homes, town homes and condos, as well as two outstanding golf courses, a marina, a private beach, nature paths, scenic views and more.

Falls of Ocala, Ocala, Florida

Ocala is in north central Florida's horse country and is the setting for Falls of Ocala, a mellow, modest 55+ manufactured home community with a recreation center, a swimming pool, planned activities, reasonable HOA fees and more.

Huntington Landmark, Huntington Beach, California

On the Southern California coast, Huntington Beach is a classic beach town and the site of Huntington Landmark, a large, gated 55+ community with town homes, condominiums, two resort-style swimming pools, tennis courts, a putting green and a park-like setting. It is also just a mile from the beach.

Springs of Mill Lakes, Opelika, Alabama

Opelika in southeastern Alabama is the site of Springs of Mill Lakes, a cozy 55+ community with single family homes, an adjacent wildlife preserve, a beautiful clubhouse, a zero-entry pool, a neighborhood garden, and more.

Turkey Creek Forest, Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville is in northern Florida and is the site of Turkey Creek Forest, a modest, wooded 55+ single family home community with a solar heated swimming pool, shaded tennis courts, a sense of privacy and a very reasonable HOA fee.

Fripp Island Resort, Fripp Island, South Carolina

Of the southern South Carolina coast, beautiful Fripp Island is a barrier island and home to Fripp Island Resort, a soothing seaside community with lovely homes, two championship golf courses, a deep water marina, tennis courts and an oceanfront beach.

Spanish Lakes, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, Florida

Port St. Lucie and Fort Pirece are on the southeastern Florida coast and are the sites of Spanish Lakes, a group of mellow 55+ communities with mobile/manufactured homes and concrete block homes, 25,000 square foot clubhouses, tennis courts, swimming pools, shuffleboard courts, golf courses, planned activities and more.

Laurel Island Plantation, Kingsland, Georgia

Tuscan Village, Lakeway, Texas

Outside of Austin in central Texas, Lakeway is the site of Tuscan Village, a stylish 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a lovely clubhouse, a yacht club, a public library and more.

Kings Point, Tamarac, Florida

In southeastern Florida, Tamarac is the setting for Kings Point, a large, established 55+ community with condos, town homes, coach homes, 12 swimming pools, five tennis courts, two clubhouses, a theater, a bounty of activity groups and more. The community abuts Everglades National Park.

Cecil Pines, Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the location of Cecil Pines, a quiet, gated 55+ community on the site of an old air base. Single family homes and duplexes are for lease, and tall, moss-draped trees pepper the grounds.

Kingsland is about 10 miles inland from the Cumberland Island National Seashore in southeastern Georgia and is the site of Laurel Island Plantation, a gated community with attached homes, single family homes, an 18 hole golf course, amenity centers, retail centers, preserve views, fairway views and more.

Oaks North, San Diego, California

In sunny Southern California, San Diego is the location of Oaks North, a large, settled 55+ community within the master-planned community of Rancho Bernardo. Attached homes and single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a golf course, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a woodworking shop, social groups, classes and more.

Olaloa, Mililani, Hawaii

Sundance Meadows, Nine Mile Falls, Washington

Outside of Spokane in eastern Washington, Nine Mile Falls is the site of Sundance Meadows, an attractive 55+ manufactured home community with a pretty setting, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, RV and boat storage, a nearby golf course, mountain views and more.

Windmill Village, Punta Gorda, Florida

On the shores of Charlotte Harbor in southwestern Florida, Punta Gorda is the site of Windmill Village, a gated 55+ community with manufactured homes, a waterfront setting, a marina and direct water access.

River Island, Evans, Georgia

Evans sits in eastern Georgia, not far from Augusta and about two hours from the coast. It is the site of beautiful River Island, a soothing riverfront community with single family homes, town homes, a boardwalk, a communal boat dock, walking trails and a waterfront lodge and pool house.

Harbor Oaks Place, Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater is on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the site of Harbor Oaks Place, a tall, almost-waterside 55+ condominium community with a swimming pool, a spa, planned activities, water views and more.

On Hawaii's beautiful island of Oahu, Mililani is the site of Olaloa, a mellow, gated 55+ condominium community with 21 acres of green spaces, a swimming pool, a neighborhood garden, planned activities and more.

Sun City Texas, Georgetown, Texas

Georgetown is tucked in central Texas and is the setting for Sun City Texas, a large, gated 55+ community with three golf courses, a village center, a recreation center, workshops, classes, single family homes, town homes and more.

Holiday Island, Holiday Island, Arkansas

On the shores of 53,000-acre Table Rock Lake in northwestern Arkansas, Holiday Island is a large resort community popular with baby boomers. Homes come in a wide range, and amenities include two golf courses, a marina, a recreation center, an amphitheater and more.

Cresswind at Victoria Gardens, DeLand, Florida

In northeastern Florida, DeLand is the site of Cresswind at Victoria Gardens, a handsome 55+ single family home community within a larger development. Residents enjoy a beautiful clubhouse, a wide range of activities, 400 acres of conservation land and more.

Jubilee at Los Lunas, Los Lunas, New Mexico

Los Lunas is outside of Albuquerque in rugged west central New Mexico and is the site of Jubilee at Los Lunas, a stylish, Southwestern-themed 55+ community with single family homes, a lovely lodge, a swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails and more.

Clearwater Point, Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater is on Florida's mid-Gulf Coast and is the site of Clearwater Point, a partly 55+ condominium community nearly surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include swimming pools, tennis courts, a hot tub and a private beach.

Lauderdale West, Plantation, Florida

Plantation is in southeastern Florida and is the site of Lauderdale West, an established 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, tropical landscaping, two clubhouses, a shuttle service and more.

Woodburn Estates, Woodburn, Oregon

Woodburn is south of Portland in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley and is the setting for Woodburn Estates, a quiet, wooded 55+ community with a variety of housing, a golf course, a golfing club, a clubhouse, a restaurant, a good menu of activities and more.

Monterey Yacht and Country Club, Stuart, Florida

Stuart is a nice town on Florida's southeastern coast and is the site of the Monterey Yacht and Country Club, a casual 55+ condominium community with clubhouses, a golf course, a yacht club and a bounty of activities.

Village Plaza, Sarasota, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Sarasota is the setting for Village Plaza, a settled 55+ condominium and town home community with mature tropical landscaping, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, an adjacent golf course and nearby sugar white beaches.

Cinderberry, Georgetown, Delaware

Just 15 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, Georgetown is the setting for Cinderberry, a small, well-kept 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a clubhouse and more.

Lakes of Carriage Hills, Tamarac, Florida

Tamarac is in southeastern Florida and the setting for Lakes of Carriage Hills, a mellow, established 55+ condominium community with lakes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, neighborhood get-togethers and more.

Boca Pointe, Boca Raton, Florida

On Florida's southeastern coast, stylish Boca Raton is the setting for lovely Boca Pointe, a large, lush community with villages, a retail center, a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, a lifelong learning program and a wide variety of home styles and prices.

Cinderberry, Georgetown, Delaware

Just 15 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, Georgetown is the setting for Cinderberry, a small, well-kept 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a clubhouse and more.

Village of Brambles, Southaven, Mississippi

In northern Mississippi, Southaven is the site of the Village of Brambles, a small 55+ community with stylish town homes. Amenities include a clubhouse and walking paths.

Creekside at Bethpage, Durham, North Carolina

Located in central North Carolina, not far from Duke University, lovely 55+ Creekside at Bethpage is part of a larger mixed use development. Colorful single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts and a community garden.

Greenbriar, Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater is on the central Gulf Coast and is the site of Greenbriar, an established, modest 55+ condominium community with a clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, planned activities and tidy, tropical landscaping.

Villas at Five Forks, Williamsburg, Virginia

Charming Williamsburg is in southeastern Virginia and is the site of Villas at Five Forks, an intimate 55+ town home community with a lovely clubhouse and a park-like setting.

Village at Maplewood, Rome, Georgia

Rome sits in the Appalachian foothills outside of Atlanta in northern Georgia and is the site of Village at Maplewood, a gated 55+ community with single family homes, condos, a nice clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts and more.

Peacan Plantation, Granbury, Texas

Outside of Fort Worth in north central Texas, Granbury is the location of Pecan Plantation, a large community with single family homes, tall trees, river access, a golf course, a marina, a dog park, an air park, a village center and more.

Plantation at Leesburg, Leesburg, Florida

In a north central Florida lakeside town not far from Orlando, gated, friendly 55+ Plantation at Leesburg has a variety of home styles, three clubhouses, two golf courses, lakes, a restaurant, lifestyle directors and more.

Sugarmill Woods, Homosassa, Florida

In northwestern Florida, Homosassa is the site of Sugarmill Woods, a lush community surrounded by wildlife. Popular with empty nesters and baby boomers, it has attached and single family homes. Amentities include three golf courses, clubhouses, restaurants, tennis courts and more

Lakeside at Tessera on Travis Lake, Lago Vista, Texas

Lago Vista sits along 19,000-acre Lake Travis about 20 minutes outside of Austin in the Texas Hill Country and is a waterfront master planned community with brick single family homes, a beach, a waterfall edge pool, a boat launch and more.

Sunrise Bluffs, Belen, New Mexico

Belen is outside of Albuquerque in central New Mexico and is the setting for Sunrise Bluffs, a gated 55+ community with single story, single family homes. Residents enjoy a Southwestern-themed clubhouse, an indoor swimming pool, a busy social calendar, dry air and plenty of sunshine.

Lakes of Carriage Hills, Tamarac, Florida

Tamarac is in southeastern Florida and the setting for Lakes of Carriage Hills, a mellow, established 55+ condominium community with lakes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, neighborhood get-togethers and more.

Tuscan Village, Lakeway, Texas

Outside of Austin in central Texas, Lakeway is the site of Tuscan Village, a stylish 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a lovely clubhouse, a yacht club, a public library and more.

Carolina Trace, Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford is in central North Carolina and is the site of wooded Carolina Trace, a sprawling country club with single family homes, a large clubhouse, a lake, a marina, two golf courses, tennis courts, a wide range of prices and more.

Valencia Cay, Port St. Lucie, Florida

On the southeastern Florida coast, Port St. Lucie is the setting for Valencia Cay, a handsome 55+ community with pastel-colored single family homes, a spacious clubhouse, a swimming pool, an event lawn, an activities director and much more.

Big Canoe, Jasper, Georgia

Jasper is in rolling north central Georgia and is the location of Big Canoe, a large, wooded resort community popular with empty nesters and baby boomers. Residents enjoy with three lakes, a marina, 27 holes of golf, tennis courts, restaurants and a wide range of home prices.

Wild Wing, Conway, South Carolina

Conway is near Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast and is the setting for Wild Wing, an all ages community that markets to baby boomers. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include golf courses, an owners' club, lakes and more.

Sea Towers, St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg is on the Florida Gulf Coast and is the setting for Sea Towers, a gated, 55+ waterfront condominium community with a lagoon, a social director, a clubhouse, two swimming pools, a putting green and sweeping water views.

The Vineyard, Redding, California

Tucked in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains in north central California, Redding is the location of The Vineyard, a verdant, gated 55+ community with single family homes, two lakes, distant mountain views and more.

Covered Bridge, Lake Placid, Florida

Lake Placid is in central Florida and is the setting for Covered Bridge, a friendly 55+ community with manufactured homes and new block construction homes. Amenities include a clubhouse, heated swimming pool, tennis courts and a boat dock with canal access to several nearby lakes.

PebbleCreek, Goodyear, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Goodyear is the setting for PebbleCreek, a large 55+ community with single family homes and patio homes. Amenities include two lush golf courses, tennis courts, an aquatic center, a Lifelong Learning program and much more.

Village Plaza, Sarasota, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Sarasota is the setting for Village Plaza, a settled 55+ condominium and town home community with mature tropical landscaping, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, an adjacent golf course and nearby sugar white beaches.

Wellington at Seven Hills, Spring Hill, Florida

North of Tampa in west central Florida, Wellington at Seven Hills is an established, lushly landscaped 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, a beautiful clubhouse, an arts studio, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, miles of trails, an active activity calendar and more.

Bridgewater, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Along the northern South Carolina coast, Myrtle Beach is the setting for Bridgewater, a community with single family homes, attached homes, a nice clubhouse and nearby white sand beaches.

Monterey Yacht and Country Club, Stuart, Florida

Stuart is a nice town on Florida's southeastern coast and is the site of the Monterey Yacht and Country Club, a casual 55+ condominium community with clubhouses, a golf course, a yacht club and a bounty of activities.

On Top of the World, Ocala, Florida

Casa Paloma, Green Valley, Arizona

Green Valley is south of Tucson in southern Arizona and is the location of Casa Paloma, an established, low key 55+ town home community with reasonably priced homes and an endless array of amenities.

Littlebrook, Roseburg, Oregon

In beautiful southwestern Oregon, Roseburg is the site of Littlebrook, a pretty 55+ manufactured home community at the end an old riverside country road. Homes look site-built and come in a variety of colors. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, and RV parking is available.

On Top of the World, Ocala, Florida

Located in north central Florida, Ocala is home to On Top of the World, a large, established 55+ development with colorful single family homes, three golf courses, a lifelong learning program, a town square, dog parks, tennis courts, swimming pools, an RC airfield and much more.

Centennial Station, Warminster, Pennsylvania

Warminster is in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylania and is the setting for Centennial Station, an established 55+ community with condominiums, an indoor swimming pool, two amenity centers, a restaurant and more.

Vista del Mar, Vero Beach, Florida

On Florida's Atlantic coast, Vero Beach is the setting for Vista del Mar, an established, oceanfront 55+ condominium community with a clubhouse, a swimming pool, private beach access and sweeping water views.

Centennial Station, Warminster, Pennsylvania

Warminster is in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylania and is the setting for Centennial Station, an established 55+ community with condominiums, an indoor swimming pool, two amenity centers, a restaurant and more.

Rarity Bay, Vonore, Tennessee

Vonore is in rolling East Tennessee and is the setting for Rarity Bay, a waterfront community that caters to empty nesters and retirees. Single family homes and condominiums come in a wide price range, and amenities include boat docks, an equestrian center, riding trails, a tennis and swim club, a golf course and much more.

Bonterra at Woodforest, Montgomery, Texas

North of Houston in southeastern Texas, Montgomery is the setting for Bonterra at Woodforest, a 55+ single family home enclave within Woodforest, a fast growing master-planned development. Amenities include a golf course, a lagoon-shaped pool, walking paths, planned events and more.

McEver Mill, Oakwood, Georgia

Oakwood is just to the east of sprawling Lake Lanier in northern Georgia and is the setting for McEver Mill, a nice 55+ community with single story town homes and reasonable HOA fees.

In north central Florida, Ocala is home to On Top of the World, a large, established 55+ development with colorful single family homes, three golf courses, a lifelong learning program, a town square, dog parks, tennis courts, swimming pools, an RC airfield and much more.

Sun Lakes, Sun Lakes, Arizona

Situated in southern Arizona, Sun Lakes is a large, established 55+ community. Its five neighhorhoods have a variety of housing, everything from single family residences and town houses to manufactured homes. A rich menu of amenities includes five clubhouses, seven golf courses, swimming pools, planned activities and more.

Heritage Pines, Hudson, Florida

Hudson is on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the location of Heritage Pines, a gated 55+ community with pastel-colored homes, a golf course, conservation areas, a bounty of clubs, an activities director and more.

The Oasis, Menifee, California

Menifee is in Southern California and the site of The Oasis, a large, gated 55+ community with single family homes, a clubhouse, an adjacent golf course and grounds dotted with crape myrtles, palm trees and pine trees.

Oaks at Wildwood, Georgetown, Texas

An inviting city outside of Austin in the pretty Texas Hill Country, Georgetown is the setting for Oaks at Wildwood, an cozy 55+ community with stone/brick condominiums, a well-appointed clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, a book club, a wine club, a sense of privacy and more.

Ironwood, Casa Grande, Arizona

Casa Grande is in southern Arizona and is the setting for Ironwood Village, a gated 55+ duplex community with single level homes, Mediterranean architecture, a clubhouse, a resort style swimming pool, a croquet lawn and more.

Kissing Tree, San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos is in the Texas Hill Country and is the site of Kissing Tree, a large 55+ single family home community with a golf course, a putting green, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and a variety of architectural styles.

Bonterra at Woodforest, Montgomery, Texas

North of Houston in southeastern Texas, Montgomery is the setting for Bonterra at Woodforest, a 55+ single family home enclave within Woodforest, a fast growing master-planned development. Amenities include a golf course, a lagoon-shaped pool, walking paths, planned events and more.

MiraBay, Apollo Beach, Florida

Apollo Beach is on Florida's mid-Gulf Coast and home to MiraBay, a single family home community with coastal architecture, lush grounds, a large clubhouse and direct water access.

Legacy of Leesburg, Leesburg, Florida

In Florida's lake region, Leesburg is the location of Legacy of Leesburg, a gated 55+ community with pastel-colored single family homes, nearly 300 acres of conservation space, a recreation hall, an activities director and more.

Country Place, Pearland, Texas

Outside of Houston, near the Texas Gulf Coast, Pearland is the location of Country Place, a soothing, settled 55+ community with an 18 hole golf course, a carriage house clubhouse, single family homes and town homes.

La Casa del Sol, Davenport, Florida

In central Florida, Davenport is home to La Casa del Sol, a casual, cozy 55+ rental cottage community tucked beneath tall trees next to a lake. Amenities include a putting green and a clubhouse. Activities are many, and major theme parks are just down the road.

Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville, South Carolina

Near the South Carolina southern coast, Hardeeville is the site of Hilton Head Lakes, a lakeside single family home community popular with baby boomers. Ameniites include an 18-hole golf course, a waterfront clubhouse, a new amenities center, an activities director and more.

Garden Park at Daybreak, South Jordan, Utah

South Jordan is a nice, sunny city about 20 miles south of Salt Lake in northern Utah and is the site of Garden Park at Daybreak, a handsome 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. Homes come in many styles, and amenities include a spacious clubhouse, a swimming pool, gardens and more.

Holiday Island, Holiday Island, Arkansas

On the shores of 53,000-acre Table Rock Lake in northwestern Arkansas, Holiday Island is a large resort community popular with baby boomers. Homes come in a wide range, and amenities include two golf courses, a marina, a recreation center, an amphitheater and more.

Champions' Club, Magnolia, Delaware

Magnolia is in central Delaware, about six miles from the beach, and is the site of Champions' Club, an appealing 55+ community with single family homes, a nicely appointed clubhouse, a swimming pool, an active social calendar and more.

Venetian Isles, Boynton Beach, Florida

Boynton Beach is along the Intracoastal Waterway in southeastern Florida and is the site of Venetian Isles, a beautiful large 55+ community tucked around ponds and canals. Single family homes and attached homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, an arts studio, a resistance pool, a putting green and more.

Surfside Beach Club, Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Surfside Beach is a mellow town on the northern South Carolina coast and is the site of Surfside Beach Club, a gated community popular with baby boomers. It has a nice clubhouse, a plethora of activities and single family homes, many of which back to water.

Kings Point, Tamarac, Florida

In southeastern Florida, Tamarac is the setting for Kings Point, a large, established 55+ community with condos, town homes, coach homes, 12 swimming pools, five tennis courts, two clubhouses, a theater, a bounty of activity groups and more. The community abuts Everglades National Park.

Lake Tansi, Crossville, Tennessee

On the Cumberland Plateau in rolling East Tennessee, Crossville is the site of Lake Tansi Village Resort, a large lakeside community with a marina, a beach, a church, a recreation center, numerous restaurants, a golf course, single family homes, town homes and a good selection of prices.

Riverwind, Etowah/Hendersonville, North Carolina

Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Etowah is the site of Riverwind, an attractive 55+ manufactured home community with tree lined streets, two clubhouses, RV parking, pretty views and more. Pets are welcome.

Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear, Texas

Just outside of Houston in southern Texas, Fulshear is the site of Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch, a 55+ enclave inside of a larger development. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a lagoon-style pool and walking/biking trails.

Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear, Texas

Just outside of Houston in southern Texas, Fulshear is the site of Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch, a handsome 55+ enclave inside of a larger development. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a lagoon-style pool and walking/biking trails.

Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Nestled on a historic farm and dotted by hills and pastures in central North Carolina, Fearrington Village is a community popular with baby boomers and empty nesters. Amenities include a Village Center, garden plots, tennis courts, a swim and croquet center and an eclectic mix of homes.

Bulle Rock, Havre de Grace, Maryland

Along the Chesapeake Bay in northern Maryland, gated Bulle Rock is an elegant community on the grounds of an old thoroughbred farm. Single family homes, town homes and condos are available, and amenities include a championship golf course and a huge clubhouse with a restaurant, tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness center and more.

Wellington at Seven Hills, Spring Hill, Florida

North of Tampa in west central Florida, Wellington at Seven Hills is an established, lushly landscaped 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, a beautiful clubhouse, an arts studio, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, miles of trails, an active activity calendar and more.

Cypress Falls at the Woodlands, North Port, Florida

North Port, possibly home to the Fountain of Youth, is on the Florida Gulf Coast and is the location of Cypress Falls at the Woodlands, a gated 55+ community with Mediterranean style town homes, single family homes, a dog park, a putting green, a large clubhouse, gardening plots and more.

Aberdeen Golf and Country Club, Boynton Beach, Florida

Along the southeastern Florida coast, Boynton Beach is the setting for Aberdeen Golf and Country Club, a country club community with a handful of 55+ neighborhoods. Amenities include a championship golf course, a 40,000 square foot clubhouse, an aquatics center and more. Homes sit along canals.

The Colony, Murrieta, California

Outside of San Diego in sunny Southern California, Murrieta is the site of The Colony, a large, settled 55+ community with Mediterranean-style homes, an 18 hole golf course, a nice clubhouse, walking trails, lakes, a good menu of events, groups and activities and more.

Bulle Rock, Havre de Grace, Maryland

Along the Chesapeake Bay in northern Maryland, gated Bulle Rock is an elegant community on the grounds of an old thoroughbred farm. Single family homes, town homes and condos are available, and amenities include a championship golf course and a huge clubhouse with a restaurant, tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness center and more.

Bent Tree Villas East, Boynton Beach, Florida

Boynton Beach is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the location of Bent Tree Villas East, a colorful, settled 55+ attached home community with tropical landscaping, a clubhouse, a pool, walking paths, activity groups and more.

West Neck Villages, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is in southeastern Virginia and is the site of West Neck Villages, an attractive 55+ community with single family homes and condominiums clustered in villages around a golf course. Activities include outdoor concerts, exercise classes, wine tastings and more.

Little Manatee Springs, Wimauma, Florida

Wimauma is about 20 miles inland from Florida's Gulf Coast and is the setting for Little Manatee Springs, a pretty 55+ manufactured home community nearly surrounded by Little Manatee River State Park. It has gated access, palm trees, spring-fed lakes, a nine hole golf course, covered RV parking, nature trails and more.

Windsor Gardens, Denver, Colorado

Large, leafy and established, 55+ Windsor Gardens is in suburban Denver in north central Colorado and has condos and town homes. Amenities include a large clubhouse, a golf course, swimming pools, a restaurant, an activities director and more.

Cascades, Port St. Lucie, Florida

On the southeastern Florida coast, Port St. Lucie is the site of Cascades, a settled 55+ neighborhood within the larger, all ages community of St. Lucie West. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a golf course, a large clubhouse, an outdoor swimming pool, a manned entry gate, tennis courts and more.

Seabrook Island, Seabrook Island, South Carolina

On one of South Carolina's Sea Islands, Seabrook Island is a seductive oceanfront community with single family homes, condominiums, moss draped trees, two golf courses, waterfront dining, a private beach, a deep water marina and much more.

LeisureTowne, Southampton Township, New Jersey

Gated 55+ LeisureTowne sits in a pine forest in southern New Jersey and is well established. Cute single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, a driving range, dozens of activity clubs and more.

Bentwater, Montgomery, Texas

Montgomery is near Lake Conroe in southeastern Texas and is the location of Bentwater, a lovely community with private islands, a marina, a day spa and a wide range of home prices.

Vineyards, Naples, Florida

Pretty Naples is on the southwestern Florida coast and is the location of Vineyards, a large, gated community popular with baby boomers and empty nesters. It has 40 neighborhoods, single family homes, attached homes, a 70,000 square foot clubhouse, golf courses, swimming pools, eateries, planned events and more.

Knollwood Village, Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines is in south central North Carolina and is the setting for Knollwood Village, a wooded community with condominiums, town homes and single family homes. Residents enjoy a nine hole golf course and a quiet atmosphere.

Palm Shores, Boynton Beach, Florida

On the southeastern Florida coast, Boynton Beach is the setting for Palm Shores, a tropical 55+ neighborhood with stylish single family homes on cozy lanes. Amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a full activities menu and more.

Lake Griffin Harbor, Leesburg, Florida

In Florida's Lake Country, Leesburg is the site of Lake Griffin Harbor, a casual, lakeside 55+ manufactured home community with a marina, a swimming pool, a conservation area, planned events and more.

Latitude Margaritaville, Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach is on Florida's northeastern coast and is the location of Latitude Margaritaville, a laid back 55+ community inspired by singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffet. The development features single family homes, villas and resort-style amenities, including a town square, a bandshell, a beach club, a swimming pool with beach entry cabanas, a wellness center and more.

Friendly Valley, Santa Clarita, California

Outside of Los Angeles in Southern California, Friendly Valley is a settled, gated 55+ community with condos, town homes, single family homes, two golf courses, RV parking, nicely manicured grounds, a plethora of activities and more.

Century Village, Deerfield Beach, Florida

Deerfield Beach is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Century Village, a large, established 55+ condominium community with a wide range of prices. Amenities include two clubhouses, 16 swimming pools, a golf course and more.

Myrtle Trace, Conway, South Carolina

Conway is outside of Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast and is the setting for Myrtle Trace, an established 55+ community with single family homes, mature landscaping, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, planned activities and more.

Spruce Creek South, Summerfield, Florida

Near Orlando in north central Florida, Summerfield is the location of Spruce Creek South, a gated, mellow 55+ single family home community. Amenities include a golf course, tennis courts, RV storage, a clubhouse and more.

Kalmia Landing, Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken is in western South Carolina and is the location of Kalmia Landing, a small, homey, lushly landscaped 55+ community with single family homes, condominiums, a clubhouse, tennis courts, a swimming pool, neighborhood get-togethers and more.

Tree Tops, Lancaster, South Carolina

Just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, Lancaster is the site of Tree Tops, a wooded 55+ community with a charming village center, a rookery, nature paths, a putting green, an amphitheater, single family homes and more.

Mizner Falls, Boynton Beach, Florida

Boynton Beach is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Mizner Falls, a beautiful 55+ community with Tuscan-style single family homes, canals, ponds, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts and more. Oceanfront beaches are seven miles away.

Heritage Todd Creek, Thornton, Colorado

Thornton is north of Denver in pretty north central Colorado and is the site of Heritage Todd Creek, a 55+ community with beautiful duplexes and single family homes. Amenities include a golf course, a saltwater pool, tennis courts, planned outings and invigorating Rocky Mountain views.

Cascades, Port St. Lucie, Florida

On the southeastern Florida coast, Port St. Lucie is the site of Cascades, a settled 55+ neighborhood within the larger, all ages community of St. Lucie West. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a golf course, a large clubhouse, an outdoor swimming pool, a manned entry gate, tennis courts and more.

Bulle Rock, Havre de Grace, Maryland

Along the Chesapeake Bay in northern Maryland, gated Bulle Rock is an elegant community on the grounds of an old thoroughbred farm. Single family homes, town homes and condos are available, and amenities include a championship golf course and a huge clubhouse with a restaurant, tennis courts, swimming pools, a fitness center and more.

Winding River, St. Marys, Georgia

Mellow St. Marys is on Georgia's southern coast and is the site of Winding River, a beautiful single family home community popular with empty nesters and baby boomers. Amenities include a handsome clubhouse, a zero-entry pool, nature trails, lakes and marsh views.

Heather Gardens, Aurora, Colorado

Close to Denver and the majestic Rocky Mountains, Aurora is the site of Heather Gardens, a large, peaceful 55+ community with town homes, condominiums, duplexes, a golf course, a spacious clubhouse, a swimming pool, a restaurant, green spaces, an activities director and more.

Sea Pines, Hobe Sound, Florida

Hobe Sound is a nice town on the southeastern Florida coast and is the site of Sea Pines, a small, low key 55+ town home community with a clubhouse, a swimming pool and neighborhood get-togethers.

Sunland Springs Village, Mesa, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in sunny southern Arizona, Mesa is the setting for Sunland Springs Village, a large 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condos, 27 holes of golf, a recreation center, a pet park, RV storage and more.

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Villages at Oak Tree, Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville is nestled on the banks of Lake Norman in western North Carolina and is the setting for the Villages at Oak Tree, a lush, quiet 55+ community with single family homes and town homes tucked amid trees, ponds and bridges with white hand rails.

Port Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Florida

Across from Tampa and about a mile from white sand Gulf Coast beaches, Port Belleair is an established 55+ condo community with a heated pool, a community center and water views.

Retreat at Westridge, McDonough, Georgia

Outside of Atlanta in northern Georgia, McDonough is the site of Retreat at Westridge, a cozy 55+ community within a larger all ages development. Brick single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts and more.

Lighthouse Bay at the Brooks, Bonita Springs, Florida

Pretty Bonita Springs is on Florida's southwestern coast and is the location of Lighthouse Bay at The Brooks, a lakefront community with a private beach, five swimming pools, tennis courts, a nature preserve and low maintenance waterfront homes.

Cascades at Estero, Estero, Florida

Along the southwestern Florida coast, Estero is the site of Cascades at Estero, a nicely manicured 55+ community with Mediterranean-style single family homes, a clubhouse, swimming pools, tennis courts, a spa, walking paths and more.

Cecil Pines, Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the location of Cecil Pines, a quiet, gated 55+ community on the site of an old air base. Single family homes and duplexes are for lease, and tall, moss-draped trees pepper the grounds.

Peppertree Crossing, Brunswick, Georgia

Coastal Brunswick, a gateway to Georgia's beautiful Golden Isles, is the site of Peppertree Crossing, a small, inviting 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a putting green and more.

Boca Ciega Point, St. Petersburg, Florida

On Florida's Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg is the site of Boca Ciega Point, a gated 55+ waterfront community with pastel-colored town homes and condominiums. Nearly every property has a boat dock and/or water views, and amenities include a putting green, a heated swimming pool, tennis courts and a good selection of activities.

Bridgewater, Little River, South Carolina

Along the northern South Carolina coast, Little River is the setting for Bridgewater, a master planned community with single family homes, attached homes, a nice clubhouse and nearby white sand beaches.

Four Seasons at Gold Hill, Fort Mill, South Carolina

Outside of 13,000-acre Lake Wylie in northern South Carolina, Fort Mill is the site of Four Seasons at Gold Hill, an inviting 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a nice clubhouse, a swimming pool, a garden, tennis courts, a putting green, a bounty of activities and more.

Lakeside Crossing, Conway, South Carolina

Not far from Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast, Conway is the site of Lakeside Crossing, a nice 55+ manufactured home community with a clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, a lakeside beach, an activities director and more in a quiet setting.

Skyestone, Broomfield, Colorado

Broomfield sits along the Rocky Mountain foothills in north central Colorado and is the location of Skyestone, a beautiful new 55+ community with single story, single family homes, a Lodge, a swimming pool, nature trails and a pretty setting.

Port Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Florida

Across from Tampa and about a mile from white sand Gulf Coast beaches, Port Belleair is an established 55+ condo community with a heated pool, a community center, water views and reasonable prices.

Providence Point, Issaquah, Washington

Issaquah is nestled in the Cascade foothills in northwestern Washington and is the site of Providence Point, a leafy, settled 55+ condo/town home/duplex community. Amenities include a town hall, a coffee house, a garden, tennis courts and a putting green. Residents gather for art sales, book sales, happy hours and more.

Pelican Point, Gonzales, Louisiana

Not far from New Orleans in southern Louisiana, Pelican Pointe is a handsome all ages community with two golf courses, a restaurant, a clubhouse, tennis courts and a lovely 55+ neighborhood, The Greens, which has town homes and single family homes.

Providence, Davenport, Florida

Davenport is in central Florida and is the setting for Providence, an inviting gated community with attractive single family homes, attached homes, nicely manicured grounds, a golf course, a grand clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pools and plenty of green spaces. Many residents are baby boomers and empty nesters.

Vineyards on Lake Wylie, Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is in southwestern North Carolina and is the setting for The Vineyards on Lake Wylie, a waterfront community with town homes and single family homes. Amenities include a private dock and an attractive clubhouse.

Lakeside at Tessera on Travis Lake, Lago Vista, Texas

Lago Vista sits along 19,000-acre Lake Travis about 20 minutes outside of Austin in the Texas Hill Country and is a waterfront master planned community with brick single family homes, a beach, a waterfall edge pool, a boat launch and more.

Sweetwater, Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Sweetwater, a handsome, gated 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condos, a beautiful clubhouse, a putting green and nearby beaches.

Cypress Falls at the Woodlands, North Port, Florida

North Port, possibly home to the Fountain of Youth, is on the Florida Gulf Coast and is the location of Cypress Falls at the Woodlands, a gated 55+ community with Mediterranean style town homes, single family homes, a dog park, a putting green, a large clubhouse, gardening plots and more.

River Island, Evans, Georgia

Evans sits in eastern Georgia, not far from Augusta and about two hours from the coast. It is the site of beautiful River Island, a soothing riverfront community with single family homes, town homes, a boardwalk, a communal boat dock, walking trails and a waterfront lodge and pool house.

Sun City Center, Sun City, Florida

Outside of Tampa in west central Florida, Sun City Center is a large, established 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condominiums, five clubhouses, four golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, more than 200 activity groups and much more. The beach is about eight miles away.

Oceana, Oceanside, California

Oceanside is in southern California and is the setting for Oceana, a long standing 55+ community with a variety of neighborhoods, a good selection of home styles, a clubhouse, a garden, a dog park, an old fashioned vibe and more.

Kings Point, Delray Beach, Florida

Delray Beach is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Kings Point, a settled, gated 55+ condominium community with two golf courses, three clubhouses, a restaurant, five swimming pools, a bounty of activities and more.

Verde Groves, Mesa, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Mesa is the setting for Verde Groves, small, nicely manicured 55+ community with patio homes, a clubhouse, two heated swimming pools, a greenbelt, quiet streets and more.

Summerfield, Tigard, Oregon

Tigard is outside of Portland in northwestern Oregon and is the location of Summerfield, a pretty 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condos, an executive golf course, a clubhouse, many planned events and more.

Vista del Mar, Vero Beach, Florida

On Florida's Atlantic coast, Vero Beach is the setting for Vista del Mar, an established, oceanfront 55+ condominium community with a clubhouse, a swimming pool, private beach access and sweeping water views.

Covered Bridge, Lake Placid, Florida

Lake Placid is in central Florida and is the setting for Covered Bridge, a friendly 55+ community with manufactured homes and new block construction homes. Amenities include a clubhouse, heated swimming pool, tennis courts and a boat dock with canal access to several nearby lakes.

Lakeside Crossing, Conway, South Carolina

Not far from Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast, Conway is the site of Lakeside Crossing, a nice 55+ manufactured home community with a clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, a lakeside beach, an activities director and more in a quiet setting.

Tuscan Village, Lakeway, Texas

Outside of Austin in central Texas, Lakeway is the site of Tuscan Village, a stylish 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a lovely clubhbouse, a yacht club, a public libary and more.

Lely Resort, Naples, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, lovely Naples is the site of Lely Resort, a beautiful all ages community popular with baby boomers. Amenities include two clubhouses, a lagoon-style pool, a bistro, three golf courses and an abundance of classes. Prices come in a wide range.

Country Club Estates, Deming, New Mexico

Colonial Village, Lebanon, Tennessee

In central Tennessee, Lebanon is the setting for Colonial Village, a 55+ community with attached homes, single family homes, gardening plots, a clubhouse, a swimming pool and more.

Royal Stewart Arms, Dunedin, Florida

Lovely Dunedin sits on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the site of Royal Stewart Arms, a waterfront 55+ condominium community on a strip of land that juts into the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include a clubhouse, a heated swimming pool with ocean views and more.

Cottages at Autumn Lake, Savannah, Georgia

Savannah sits on Georgia's northern coast and is the site of Cottages at Autumn Lake, a cozy community with town homes, a lakeside pool, an airy clubhouse and the beautiful beaches of Tybee Island just a few miles away.

Lake James, Lakeland, Florida

Lakeland, home to golf courses and lakes, is in central Florida and is the setting for Lake James, a welcoming 55+ community with single family homes, a lake, a clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, walking paths and a quiet atmosphere.

Friendly Valley, Santa Clarita, California

Outside of Los Angeles in Southern California, Friendly Valley is a settled, gated 55+ community with condos, town homes, single family homes, two golf courses, RV parking, nicely manicured grounds, a plethora of activities and more.

Oyster Bay Village, Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores is on the Alabama coast and is the site of Oyster Bay Village, a leafy, low key 55+ town home community with access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. It also has a path to a pier and gazebo for dolphin viewing.

Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor, Florida

Palm Harbor sits on Florida's mid-Gulf Coast and is the location of Highland Lakes, a large, settled 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, lakes, a waterfront lodge, 27 holes of golf, three clubhouses, a good menu of activities and more.

Quiet Deming is in southwestern New Mexico and is the location of Country Club Estates, a low key 55+ community with attractive Pueblo-style single family homes. Amenities include a clubhouse and pretty mountain views.

Compass Pointe, Leland, North Carolina

Near the North Carolina coast, Leland is the site of Compass Pointe, a beautiful age-targeted, resort-style community with single family homes, an amenity center, 45 holes of golf, two swimming pools, a lazy river and more.

Toxaway Views, Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Lake Toxaway is in the lush Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and is the setting for Toxaway Views, a wooded, secluded condominium community with a heated swimming pool and reasonable prices.

Windsor Gardens, Denver, Colorado

Large, leafy and established, Windsor Gardens is in suburban Denver in north central Colorado and has condos and town homes. Amenities include a large clubhouse, a golf course, swimming pools, a restaurant, an activities director and more.

Beau Coast, Beaufort, North Carolina

Cozy Beaufort is tucked along North Carolina's scenic Inner Banks and is the site of Beau Coast, beautiful community with colorful single family homes and town homes. Amenities include a zero entry swimming pool, two kayak launch sites and a day dock with direct access to the sea.

Pelican Pointe, Elizabeth City, North Carolina

On the northern North Carolina coast, Elizabeth City is the site of Pelican Pointe, a waterfront community popular with baby boomers and retirees. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a community dock, a lake, a flower garden, walking paths and direct river access.

Forest Lakes Village, Sarasota, Florida

Beautiful Sarasota is on the southwestern Florida coast and is home to cozy Forest Lakes Village, a reasonably priced 55+ community with condomuniums, a clubhouse, a swimming pool and more. White sand beaches are about five miles away.

King City, Portland, Oregon

In lush northwestern Oregon, Portland is the site of King City, an established, wooded 55+ community with condos, town homes, single family homes, a clubhouse, two swimming pools, a putting green and a long menu of activities and groups.

Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach, North Carolina

On the North Carolina coast, Sunset Beach is the site of Sea Trail Plantation, a large, gated community with condos, town homes, single family homes, three championship golf courses, an activity center and a beautiful beach about a mile away.

Bent Tree Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

The cute little oceanfront town of Ocean Isle Beach is on the southern North Carolina coast and is the setting for Bent Tree Plantation, a peaceful, leafy community with single family homes and condominiums, boat docks, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts, RV storage and a beach three minutes away.

Village at Tuscan Lakes, League City, Texas

Outside of Houston in southern Texas, League City is the site of the Village at Tuscan Lakes, a stylish 55+ single family home neighborhood within a larger development. Residents enjoy a sumptuous clubhouse, a swimming pool, an extensive activities menu, a European flair and more.

Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut

Ninety minutes north of New York City in rural Connecticut, Southbury is home to Heritage Village, a quiet, wooded 55+ condominium community with golf courses, swimming pools, restaurants, recreation centers, art studios and much more.

Huntington Landmark, Huntington Beach, California

On the Southern California coast, Huntington Beach is a classic beach town and the site of Huntington Landmark, a large, gated 55+ community with town homes, condominiums, two resort-style swimming pools, tennis courts, a putting green and a park-like setting. It is also just a mile from the beach.

Village at Maplewood, Rome, Georgia

Rome sits in the Appalachian foothills outside of Atlanta in northern Georgia and is the site of Village at Maplewood, a gated 55+ community with single family homes, condos, a nice clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts and more.

Bentwater, Montgomery, Texas

Montgomery is near Lake Conroe in southeastern Texas and is the location of Bentwater, a gated waterfront community with private islands, a marina, a day spa and a wide range of home prices. Baby boomers love this place.

Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, Virginia

In charming Williamsburg, Virginia, Kingsmill Resort sits along the James River and has elegant single family homes and town homes. Amenities include three 18 hole golf courses, a marina, a private beach, a lazy river, two swimming pools, tennis courts, restaurants, a spa and much more.

Dataw Island, Dataw Island, South Carolina

On the southern South Carolina coast, beautiful Dataw Island is popular with baby boomers and empty nesters. Town homes and single family homes are for sale, and amenities include golf courses, tennis courts, an elegant clubhouse, restaurants, spa services, a marina and more.

Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas

Outside of Dallas/Fort Worth, Denton is the site of Robson Ranch, a large mostly 55+, but partly 40+, community with single family homes, attached homes, a sports club, a neighborhood garden, a golf course, a dog park and more.

Fairfield Glade, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee

In rolling east central Tennessee, Fairfield Glade is a resort and retirement community with five golf courses, 11 lakes, two marinas, tennis courts, beaches, riding stables and a wide range of home styles and prices.

Lake Ashton, Lake Wales, Florida

Nestled amid lakes and citrus groves in central Florida, Lake Wales is the site of Lake Ashton, a beautiful 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes and a bounty of amenities, including two golf courses, a nice clubhouse, a swimming pool, a boat dock, a bowling alley, a theater and more.

Springs of Mill Lakes, Opelika, Alabama

Opelika in southeastern Alabama is the site of Springs of Mill Lakes, a cozy 55+ community with single family homes, an adjacent wildlife preserve, a beautiful clubhouse, a zero-entry pool, a neighborhood garden, and more.

PebbleCreek, Goodyear, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Goodyear is the setting for PebbleCreek, a large 55+ community with single family homes and patio homes. Amenities include two lush golf courses, tennis courts, an aquatic center, a Lifelong Learning program and much more.

Lake Caroline, Ruther Glen, Virginia

In east central Virginia, Ruther Glen is the location of Lake Caroline, a wooded lakeside community popular with baby boomers. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a lodge, tennis courts, swimming beaches and more.

Ceres Gleann, Dallas, Oregon

Dallas is outside of Salem in pretty northwestern Oregon and is the setting for Ceres Gleann, a snug 55+ community with single family homes, a clubhouse, an adjacent golf course, neighborhood groups and more.

Halifax Plantation, Ormond Beach, Florida

On the northeastern Florida coast, Ormond Beach is the setting for Halifax Plantation, a large, lush community with town homes, single family homes, a spacious clubhouse, a golf course, planned events and oceanfront beaches 10 minutes away.

Houston Springs, Perry, Georgia

Perry is in central Georgia and is the setting for Houston Springs, a tranquil 55+ community with single family homes, some town homes, an 18 hole golf course, a clubhouse, tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool.

Villas of Lake Arbor, Clearwater, Florida

On the central Gulf Coast of Florida, Clearwater is the setting for Villas of Lake Arbor, a quiet, lakeside 55+ community with condos, attached villas, tropical grounds, walking paths, planned activities and a clubhouse overlooking the water.

Friendly Valley, Santa Clarita, California

Outside of Los Angeles in Southern California, Friendly Valley is a settled, gated 55+ community with condos, town homes, single family homes, two golf courses, RV parking, nicely manicured grounds, a plethora of activities and more.

Sunflower, Fort Collins, Colorado

At the base of the Rocky Mountains in north central Colorado, thriving Fort Collins is the setting for Sunflower, an attractive 55+ modular home community with a clubhouse, a putting green, pickleball courts, RV storage, event gatherings and more.

Sugarmill Woods, Homosassa, Florida

In northwestern Florida, Homosassa is the site of Sugarmill Woods, a lush community surrounded by wildlife. Popular with empty nesters and baby boomers, it has attached and single family homes. Amentities include three golf courses, clubhouses, restaurants, tennis courts and more.

Moultrie Oaks, St. Augustine, Florida

Historic St. Augustine is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Moultrie Oaks, a family owned, golf cart friendly 55+ manufactured home community with a heated swimming pool, RV storage and more.

Bayside, Selbyville, Delaware

Selbyville is in southeastern Delaware and is the setting for Bayside, a lovely resort community overlooking a bay. Homes feature coastal architecture, and amenities include a golf course, swimming pools, a waterfront area and much more. Oceanfront beaches are four miles away.

Riverlights, Wimington, North Carolina

Wilmington is on the southern North Carolina coast and is the setting for Riverlights, a master-planned waterfront community with a new 55+ single family home neighborhood. Amenities include an amenity center, a boardwalk, shops, restaurants, a lake, nature trails and more.

Sweetwater, Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Sweetwater, a handsome, gated 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condos, a beautiful clubhouse, a putting green, tennis courts, an activities director and more.

The Vineyard, Redding, California

Tucked in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains in north central California, Redding is the location of The Vineyard, a verdant, gated 55+ community with single family homes, two lakes, distant mountain views, reasonable HOA fees and more.

Mission Royale, Casa Grande, Arizona

Spanish Lakes, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, Florida

Port St. Lucie and Fort Pirece are on the southeastern Florida coast and are the sites of Spanish Lakes, a group of mellow 55+ communities with mobile/manufactured homes and concrete block homes, 25,000 square foot clubhouses, tennis courts, swimming pools, shuffleboard courts, golf courses, planned activities and more.

In southern Arizona, Casa Grande is the site of Mission Royale, a 55+ neighborhood within a larger, all ages development. Single story, single family homes are for sale, and residents enjoy resort-style swimming pools, a beautiful clubhouse, a restaurant, an 18 hole golf course, fairway views and more.

Cecil Pines, Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the location of Cecil Pines, a quiet, gated 55+ community on the site of an old Navy air base. Single family homes and duplexes are for lease, and tall, moss-draped trees pepper the grounds.

Tree Tops, Lancaster, South Carolina

Just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, Lancaster is the site of Tree Tops, a wooded 55+ community with a charming village center, a rookery, nature paths, a putting green, an amphitheater, single family homes and more.

Woodburn Estates, Woodburn, Oregon

Woodburn is south of Portland in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley and is the setting for Woodburn Estates, a settled 55+ community with a variety of home types, a golf course, a clubhouse, a restaurant, a good menu of activities and more.

Quail Creek, Green Valley, Arizona

Green Valley is south of Tucson in southern Arizona and is the location of Quail Creek, a large, gated 55+ community with Mediterranean-style single family homes, town homes, 27 holes of golf, a clubhouse, an athletic center, tennis courts, pickleball courts, RV parking, fishing lakes, pretty views and more.

Retreat at Westridge, McDonough, Georgia

Outside of Atlanta in northern Georgia, McDonough is the site of Retreat at Westridge, a cozy 55+ community within a larger all ages development. Brick single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts and more.

Doral Village, Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater sits on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the setting for Doral Village, a tropical 55+ cooperative with mobile/manufactured homes, a clubhouse, plenty of activities and gorgeous Clearwater Beach just down the road.

Cecil Pines, Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the location of Cecil Pines, a tranquil 55+ community on the site of an old air base. Single family homes and duplexes are for lease, and tall, moss-draped trees pepper the grounds.

Cedar Springs Meadows, Thayne, Wyoming

In the scenic Star Valley of rugged western Wyoming, Thayne is the setting for Cedar Springs Meadows, a spacious 50+ community with single family homes, town homes, a private entrance and mountain views.

Bayfoot Bay, Micco/Sebastian, Florida

On Florida's southeastern coast, Sebastian is the site of Barefoot Bay, a large, settled manufactured/mobile home community popular with baby boomers, retirees and "snowbirds." It has a golf course, RV storage, lakeside swimming pools, a fishing pier and more.

Cascades at Southern Hills Plantation, Brooksville, Florida

Not far from Florida's Gulf Coast, Brooksville is the setting for The Cascades, a wooded 55+ neighborhood within a larger all ages development. Single level homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse and a pool (the larger community has more amenities).

Carriage Park, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Hendersonville is a touristy small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and is the site of Carriage Park, a lush, secluded mountaintop community with town homes, single family homes, a lake and incredible views.

Riviera Golf Estates, Naples, Florida

Beautiful Naples is on the southwestern Florida coast and is the site of Riviera Golf Estates, an established, mellow 55+ community with single family homes, condominiums, mobile/manufactured homes, a clubhouse, an 18 hole golf course, swimming pools, plenty of activities, an activites director and more.

Mountain Meadows, Ashland, Oregon

Picturesque Ashland, home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, is in southwestern Oregon and is the setting for Mountain Meadows, an established, leafy 55+ community with a variety of housing options. Residents enjoy pretty views, plenty of social events, a neighborhood garden and more.

Jubilee at Los Lunas, Los Lunas, New Mexico

Los Lunas is outside of Albuquerque in rugged west central New Mexico and is the site of Jubilee at Los Lunas, a stylish, Southwestern-themed 45+ community with single family homes, a lovely lodge, a swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails and more.

Woodburn Estates, Woodburn, Oregon

Woodburn is south of Portland in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley and is the setting for Woodburn Estates, a settled, quiet 55+ community with a golf course, a golfing club, a clubhouse, a restaurant, a good menu of activities and more.

Gatherings at Wellington, Manassas, Virginia

About an hour outside of Washington, D.C. in northern Virginia, Manassas is the site of Gatherings at Wellington, a 55+ condominium community with a clubhouse, tennis courts, walking paths and neighborhood events.

Windsor Gardens, Denver, Colorado

Large, leafy and soothing, 55+ Windsor Gardens is in suburban Denver in north central Colorado and has condos and town homes. Amenities include a large clubhouse, a golf course, swimming pools, a restaurant, an activities director and more.

LeisureTowne, Southampton Township, New Jersey

Gated 55+ LeisureTowne sits in a pine forest in southern New Jersey and is well established. Cute single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, a driving range, dozens of activity clubs and more.

Virginia Heritage at Lee's Parke, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg is outside of Washington, D.C. and is the location of Virginia Heritage, a beautiful 55+ enclave within the larger development of Lee's Parke. Single family homes are for sale and amenities include a large clubhouse, two swimming pools, walking trails, a woodworking shop, lighted tennis courts and more.

West Neck Villages, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is on the southeastern Virginia coast and is the site of West Neck Villages, an attractive 55+ community with single family homes and condominiums clustered in villages around a golf course. Activities include outdoor concerts, exercise classes, wine tastings and more.

Boulders on the Green at Sonoma Ranch, Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces is in southern New Mexico and is the location of Boulders on the Green (The Boulders) at Sonoma Ranch, a gated, 55+ enclave of stylish adobe-style single family homes. Amenities include an 18 hole golf course, a clubhouse, a spa and stimulating mountain views.

Hazelwood Villas, Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City is on the eastern edge of Kansas and is the site of Hazelwood Villas, a pleasant 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, a small clubhouse, neighborhood get-togethers, a pastoral quality and more.

The Parke at Ocean Pines, Ocean Pines, Maryland

Just 10 miles west of the Intracoastal Waterway in eastern Maryland, Ocean Pines is a large community, and The Parke is a 55+ neighborhood within it. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include two marinas, a yacht club, a golf course, a crabbing pier, a community garden and more.

In Brunswick, Georgia, the mainland access to beautiful St. Simons and the Golden Isles, Peppertree Crossing is a gated 55+ community with attached single family homes, detached single family homes and an upscale clubhouse with a fitness center, game rooms, a tennis court, a swimming pool and more. Residents also enjoy a bounty of activities and planned events. Golf courses and beaches are just minutes away.

The Cloister at St. Henry, Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is in north central Tennessee and is the site of The Cloister at St. Henry, an established 55+ community with single level duplexes, a small clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, neighborhood events and more.

Riverwood Golf and Country Club, Port Charlotte, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Port Charlotte is home to Rivewood Golf and Country Club, an amenity-rich community with tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, a dog park, a private beach club, a junior Olympic-size pool, nature preserves and more.

Sun City Center, Sun City Center, Florida

Outside of Tampa in west central Florida, Sun City Center is a large, established 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condominiums, five clubhouses, four golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, more than 200 activity groups and much more. The beach is about eight miles away.

Suffield Meadows, Warrenton, Virginia

In pretty northern Virginia, historic Warrenton is surrounded by farmland and horse farms and is the site of Suffield Meadows, a gated 55+ community with a variety of housing, a clubhouse, gardens and more.

Riverwind, Etowah/Hendersonville, North Carolina

Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Etowah is the site of Riverwind, an attractive 55+ manufactured/modular home community with quiet streets, two clubhouses, RV parking, pretty views and more.

Creek View, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

In pastoral south central Pennsylvania, Carlisle is the site location of Creek View, a quiet, family-owned, 55+ manufactured home community. Amenities include a cozy clubhouse, a pond, walking trails, RV parking and more.

Huntington Landmark, Huntington Beach, California

On the Southern California coast, Huntington Beach is a classic beach town and the site of Huntington Landmark, a large, gated 55+ community with town homes, condominiums, two resort-style swimming pools, tennis courts, a putting green and a park-like setting. It is also just a mile from the beach.

Aberdeen Golf and Country Club, Boynton Beach, Florida

Along the southeastern Florida coast, Boynton Beach is the setting for Aberdeen Golf and Country Club, a lush country club community with a handful of 55+ neighborhoods. Amenities include a championship golf course, a 40,000 square foot clubhouse, an aquatics center and more. Homes sit along canals and come in a wide range of styles and prices.

Edgewater, Lancaster, South Carolina

Lancaster is in north central South Carolina and is the setting for Edgewater, a lakefront community with a championship 18 hole golf course, a marina, planned activities, RV storage and single level homes.

Carolina Trace, Sanford, North Carolina

McEver Mill, Oakwood, Georgia

Greenfield Glen, Mesa, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Mesa is the location of Greenfield Glen, an established 55+ community with single story, Mediterranean-style patio homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a spa, quiet streets and an active activities calendar.

Oakwood is just to the east of sprawling Lake Lanier in northern Georgia and is the setting for McEver Mill, a newish 55+ community with single story town homes.

Sanford is in central North Carolina and is the site of wooded Carolina Trace, a sprawling country club with single family homes, a large clubhouse, a lake, a marina, two golf courses, tennis courts, a wide range of prices and more.

Desert Greens, Pahrump, Nevada

Pahrump is west of shiny Las Vegas in southern Nevada and is the location of Desert Greens, a peaceful, gated 55+ community with manufactured homes, a swimming pool, a clubhouse, a golf course, an active social scene and more.

Ocean Ridge Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

In the little coastal town of Ocean Isle Beach, Ocean Ridge Plantation is a wooded, gated community with a variety of home styles, five golf courses, a lovely clubhouse, a private beach club and more.

Stonecrest, Summerfield, Florida

In central Florida, Stonecrest is a gated 55+ community with lovely homes, 27 holes of golf, a clubhouse, a community center, all sorts of athletic courts, reasonable HOA fees and more.

England Oaks, Alexandria, Louisiana

In central Louisiana, Alexandria is the setting for England Oaks, a peaceful 55+ community with rental duplexes, shaded grounds, a swimming pool, planned activities and more.

Leisure World, Silver Spring, Maryland

Silver Spring is in western Maryland and is the setting for 55+ Leisure World, one of nation's first retirement communities. It has a wide range of home styles and prices, not to mention a golf course, swimming pools, restaurants, a plethora of activities and classes and more.

Solivita, Kissimmee, Florida

In central Florida, Kissimmee is the site of Solivita, a large Mediterranean-themed 55+ community with single family homes, duplexes, two giant clubhouses, 36 holes of golf, an art center, a dog park, a lifestyle team and more.

Oceana, Oceanside, California

Oceanside is in southern California and is the setting for Oceana, a well established 55+ community with a variety of neighborhoods, a good selection of home styles, a clubhouse, a garden, a dog park, an old fashioned vibe and more.

Robson Ranch, Denton, Texas

Outside of Dallas/Fort Worth, Denton is the site of Robson Ranch, a large mostly 55+, but partly 40+, community with single family homes, attached homes, a sports club, a neighborhood garden, a golf course, a dog park and more.

Ironwood, Casa Grande, Arizona

Casa Grande is in southern Arizona and is the setting for Ironwood Village, a gated 55+ duplex community with single level homes, Mediterranean architecture, a clubhouse, a resort style swimming pool, a croquet lawn and more.

Colonial Village, Lebanon, Tennessee

In central Tennessee, Lebanon is the setting for Colonial Village, a cozy 55+ community with attached homes, single family homes, gardening plots, a clubhouse, a swimming pool and more.

Four Seasons at Hemet, Hemet, California

Hemet is in the San Jacinto Valley, about an hour and a half from Los Angeles, and is the setting for Four Seasons, a guard gated 55+ community with handsome single family homes, a beautiful clubhouse, a swimming pool, a golf course, a bistro, a movie theater, an activities director and more.

Wild Wing, Conway, South Carolina

Conway is near Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast and is the setting for Wild Wing, an all ages community that markets to baby boomers. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include golf courses, an owners' club and more.

Solera at Stallion Mountain, Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is in southern Nevada and is the location of Solera at Stallion Mountain, a handsome 55+ neighborhood within a larger country club development. Mediterranean-style single level homes are for sale, and amenities include a large clubhouse, a swimming pool, a spa, tennis courts and an adjacent golf course.

Greenbriar II, Brick Township, New Jersey

About five miles from the Jersey Shore, Greenbriar II is a leafy, established 55+ community with single family homes, a clubhouse, planned activities and reasonable prices.

Overture, Austin, Texas

On the edges of the Texas Hill Country, lively Austin is the setting for Overture, three age-restricted apartment communities, each with elegant units, complimentary breakfasts, a market, a fitness center, a dog park, a community garden, a movie theater, potlucks, classes, trips and more.

Alamo Country Club, Alamo, Texas

Alamo is in southern Texas and is the setting for Alamo Country Club, a comfortable, settled 55+ community with brick single family homes, a nine hole golf course, a good menu of activities and more.

Garden Park at Daybreak, South Jordan, Utah

South Jordan is a nice, sunny city about 20 miles south of Salt Lake in northern Utah and is the site of Garden Park at Daybreak, a handsome 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. Homes come in many styles, and amenities include a spacious clubhouse, a swimming pool, gardens and more.

Cresswind, Summerville, South Carolina

Not too far from romantic Charleston, Summerville is the site of Cresswind, a lovely 55+ single family home community with a clubhouse, swimming pools and tennis courts, not to mention a restored farmhouse, an onsite YMCA, a coffeehouse, fishing ponds, live oaks and more.

Willow Lake, Bossier City, Louisiana

In northwestern Louisiana, Bossier City is the setting for Willow Lake, a 55+ single family home community with a clubhouse, a stocked private lake, plenty of walking trails, leafy grounds and planned activities.

Lighthouse Bay at the Brooks, Bonita Springs, Florida

Pretty Bonita Springs is on Florida's southwestern coast and is the location of Lighthouse Bay at The Brooks, a lakefront community with a private beach, five swimming pools, tennis courts, a nature preserve and low maintenance waterfront homes.

Cottages at Autumn Lake, Savannah, Georgia

Savannah sits on Georgia's northern coast and is the site of Cottages at Autumn Lake, a cozy community with town homes, a lakeside pool, an airy clubhouse and the beautiful beaches of Tybee Island just a few miles away.

Venetian Isles, Boynton Beach, Florida

Boynton Beach is along the Intracoastal Waterway in southeastern Florida and is the site of Venetian Isles, a beautiful large 55+ community tucked around ponds and canals. Single family homes and attached homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, an arts studio, a resistance pool, a putting green and more.

Turtle Rock Resort, Gold Beach, Oregon

Gold Beach is on Oregon's rugged southern coast and is the site of Turtle Rock Resort, a cozy seaside community with beach access, an on-site fishing guide, a restaurant, a store and cottages.

La Casa del Sol, Davenport, Florida

In central Florida, Davenport is home to La Casa del Sol, a casual, cozy 55+ rental cottage community tucked beneath tall trees next to a lake. Amenities include a putting green and a clubhouse. Activities are many, and major theme parks are just down the road.

Province, Maricopa, Arizona

South of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Maricopa is the site of Province, a gated 55+ resort-like community with single family homes, a bounty of amenities, 50 acres of water, acres of nicely landscaped grounds and more.

Boca Pointe, Boca Raton, Florida

On Florida's southeastern coast, stylish Boca Raton is the setting for lovely Boca Pointe, a large, verdant community with villages, a retail center, a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, a lifelong learning program and a wide variety of home styles and prices.

Eagle's Pointe, Bluffton, South Carolina

On the South Carolina coast, Bluffton is the site of Eagle's Pointe, a pretty community surrounded by golf course fairways and woods. Single family homes are for sale, and residents enjoy a clubhouse, tennis courts, a lake and more.

Quail Creek, Green Valley, Arizona

Green Valley is south of Tucson in southern Arizona and is the location of Quail Creek, a large, gated 55+ community with Mediterranean-style single family homes, town homes, 27 holes of golf, a clubhouse, an athletic center, tennis courts, pickelball courts, RV parking, fishing lakes, pretty views and more.

Cresswind at Victoria Gardens, Deland, Florida

In northeastern Florida, DeLand is the site of Cresswind at Victoria Gardens, a handsome 55+ single family home community within a larger development. Residents enjoy a beautiful clubhouse, a wide range of activities, 400 acres of conservation land and more.

Riviera Golf Estates, Naples, Florida

Beautiful Naples is on the southwestern Florida coast and is the site of Riviera Golf Estates, an established, mellow 55+ community with single family homes, condominiums, mobile/manufactured homes, a clubhouse, an 18 hole golf course, swimming pools, plenty of activities, an activites director and more.

Kalmia Landing, Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken is in western South Carolina and is the location of Kalmia Landing, a small, homey, lushly landscaped 55+ community with single family homes, condominiums, a clubhouse, tennis courts, a swimming pool, neighborhood get-togethers and more.

Sun City, Sun City, Arizona

Sprawling Sun City was the first 55+ community in the country and is outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona. It has single family homes, condos, town homes, golf courses, recreation centers, fishing lakes, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, shopping venues, an activities director, a wide range of prices and more.

Diamondhead, Hot Springs, Arkansas

In lush central Arkansas, Hot Springs is the setting for Diamondhead Resort, an all ages lakeside community popular with baby boomers. Amenities include a golf course, tennis courts, a marina and more. Home prices span a wide range.

Peppertree Crossing, Brunswick, Georgia

Coastal Brunswick, a gateway to Georgia's Golden Isles, is the site of Peppertree Crossing, a small, inviting 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a putting green and more.

Quail Estates West, Las Vegas, Nevada

Located in southern Nevada, Las Vegas is the site of Quail Estates West, a quiet, established 55+ condominium community with a gated entrance, a clubhouse, a spa and a swimming pool. The Strip is about seven minutes away.

Riverwind, Etowah, North Carolina

Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Etowah is the site of Riverwind, an attractive 55+ manufactured/modular home community with quiet streets, two clubhouses, RV parking, pretty views and more.

Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear, Texas

Seabrook Island, Seabrook Island, South Carolina

On one of South Carolina's Sea Islands, Seabrook Island is a seductive oceanfront community with single family homes, condominiums, moss draped trees, two golf courses, waterfront dining, a private beach, a deep water marina and much more.

Sun City Apple Valley, Sun City, California

Apple Valley is in south central California and is the setting for Sun City Apple Valley, a large 55+ community with single family homes, two recreation centers, a golf course, swimming pools, an art studio, a crafts studio, an activities director and more.

Wild Wing, Conway, South Carolina

Conway is near Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast and is the setting for Wild Wing, a secluded community that markets to Gen-Xers and baby boomers. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include golf courses, an owners' club and more.

Treviso Bay, Naples, Florida

On Florida's southwestern coast, balmy Naples is the site of Treviso Bay, a beautiful resort-style community with a variety of home styles, a championship golf course, a sports complex, an expansive clubhouse, manicured grounds, ponds, parkways, trails and more.

The Villages Golf and Country Club, San Jose, California

About an hour southeast of San Francisco, San Jose is the site of The Villages Golf and Country Club, a large, established 55+ community with a dozen neighborhoods, two golf courses, four clubhouses, an equestrian facility, a good variety of home styles and more.

Port Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Florida

Belleair Bluffs is on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the setting for Port Belleair, an established 55+ condominium community. Some units have water views and the oceanfront beach is about a mile away.

Ovation at Mountain Falls, Pahrump, Nevada

Pahrump is in southern Nevada, about 90 minutes west of Las Vegas, and is the location of Ovation at Mountain Falls, a new 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. It has handsome single family homes, a recreation center, a golf club, a golf course, a swimming pools, walking trails and more.

Riverwind, Etowah, North Carolina

Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Etowah is the site of Riverwind, an attractive 55+ manufactured/modular/site built home community with quiet streets, two clubhouses, RV parking, pretty views and more.

Cypress Falls at the Woodlands, North Port, Florida

North Port, possibly home to the Fountain of Youth, is on the Florida Gulf Coast and is the location of Cypress Falls at the Woodlands, a gated 55+ community with Mediterranean style town homes, single family homes, a dog park, a putting green, a large clubhouse, gardening plots and more.

Laurel Plantation, Kingsland, Georgia

Kingsland is about 10 miles inland from the Cumberland Island National Seashore in southeastern Georgia and is the site of Laurel Island Plantation, a gated community with attached homes, single family homes, an 18 hole golf course, amenity centers, retail centers, preserve views, fairway views and more.

Cedar Springs Meadows, Thayne, Wyoming

In the scenic Star Valley of rugged western Wyoming, Thayne is the setting for Cedar Springs Meadows, a spacious 50+ community with single family homes, town homes, a private entrance and mountain views.

Isabella Village, Aubrey, Texas

Aubrey is about an hour outside of Dallas/Fort Worth in north Texas and is the location of Isabella Village at Savannah, an intimate 55+ enclave with single level, single family brick homes, a private clubhouse, a three story fitness center, dog parks and more.

Sunrise Bluffs, Belen, New Mexico

Belen is outside of Albuquerque in central New Mexico and is the setting for Sunrise Bluffs, a gated 55+ community with single story, single family homes. Residents enjoy a Southwestern-themed clubhouse, an indoor swimming pool, a busy social calendar, dry air and plenty of sunshine.

Monarch Walk, Chesapeake, Virginia

In southeastern Virginia, Chesapeake is the site of Monarch Walk, a small, gated 55+ duplex community. Residents enjoy a clubhouse and access to a nearby country club with a golf course, swimming pool and more.

Centennial Station, Warminster, Pennsylvania

Warminster is in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylania and is the setting for Centennial Station, an established 55+ community with condominiums, an indoor swimming pool, two amenity centers, a restaurant and more.

Encore at Briar Chapel, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Lovely Chapel Hill is in central North Carolina and is the site of Briar Chapel, a "green," master planned community with Encore, a 55+ neighborhood, plus 900 acres of open space, miles of trails, a community garden, a dog park and more.

Cinderberry, Georgetown, Delaware

Just 15 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, Georgetown is the setting for Cinderberry, a small, well-kept 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a clubhouse and more.

Lake Tansi, Crossville, Tennessee

On the Cumberland Plateau in rolling East Tennessee, Crossville is the site of Lake Tansi Village Resort, a large lakeside community with a marina, a beach, a church, a recreation center, numerous restaurants, a golf course, single family homes, town homes and a good selection of prices. Many residents are baby boomers and retirees.

Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, North Carolina

Spring Lake is in south central North Carolina and is the site of Anderson Creek Club, a large, lush master-planned development with a 55+ neighborhood. Single family homes are for sale and amenities include an elegant clubhouse, a golf course, tennis courts, a croquet field and more.

Stonecroft Village, Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania

In pastoral southeastern Pennsylvania, Womelsdorf is the site of Stonecroft Village, a 55+ community with pretty single family homes, a clubhouse, walking paths, acres of open green spaces and more.

Oyster Bay Village, Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores is on the Alabama coast and is the site of Oyster Bay Village, a leafy, low key 55+ town home community with access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. It also has a path to a pier and gazebo for dolphin viewing.

Seasons at Prince Creek West, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

On South Carolina's northern shore, charming Murrells Inlet is home to Seasons, a handsome 55+ neighborhood within the popular all ages development of Prince Creek. Amenities include a large clubhouse, a PGA - TPC golf course, a lifestyle director and more. Single family homes, most with a view of a fairway, water or woods, are for sale.

Sea Pines, Hobe Sound, Florida

Hobe Sound is a nice town on the southeastern Florida coast and is the site of Sea Pines, a small, low key 55+ town home community with a clubhouse, a swimming pool and neighborhood get-togethers.

Summerfield, Tigard, Oregon

Tigard is outside of Portland in northwestern Oregon and is the location of Summerfield, a pretty 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condos, an executive golf course, a clubhouse, many planned events and more.

Alligator Park, Punta Gorda, Florida

On Florida's Gulf Coast, Punta Gorda is the site of Alligator Park, a low key 55+ cooperative with low maintenance mobile/manufactured/park model homes, a fishing and boating lake, a heated swimming pool, a chapel, a bounty of resident activities and more.

Imperial Cove, Clearwater, Florida

Overlooking Tampa Bay in western Florida, Imperial Cove is a gated, 55+ condominium and villa community with water views, a clubhouse, a heated pool, a cove, a dock, a fishing pier and occasional manatees.

Dolce Vida, Apache Junction, Arizona

Apache Junction is in southern Arizona and is the location of Dolce Vida, an attractive 55+ manufactured home community with properties that look site built. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, a bounty of planned events and mountain views.

Little Manatee Springs, Wimauma, Florida

Wimauma is about 20 miles inland from Florida's Gulf Coast and is the setting for Little Manatee Springs, a pretty 55+ manufactured home community nearly surrounded by Little Manatee River State Park. It has gated access, palm trees, spring-fed lakes, a nine hole golf course, covered RV parking, nature trails and more.

Gainsborough, Eugene, Oregon

Eugene, leafy and green, is in west central Oregon and is the location of Gainsborough, a cozy, gated 55+ manufactured home community with a creek, waterfalls, a clubhouse and friendly neighbors.

The Oasis, Menifee, California

Menifee is in Southern California and the site of The Oasis, a large, gated 55+ community with single family homes, a clubhouse, an adjacent golf course and grounds dotted with crape myrtles, palm trees and pine trees.

Sun City, Sun City, Arizona

Large and sprawling, Sun City was the first 55+ community in the country and is outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona. It has single family homes, condos, town homes, golf courses, recreation centers, fishing lakes, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, shopping venues, an activities director, a wide range of prices and more.

Southern Meadow, Magnolia, Delaware

Magnolia is about four miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean and is the location of Southern Meadow, a snug, well tended 55+ community with attractive manufactured homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, garden plots, an activities director and more.

Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor, Florida

Palm Harbor sits on Florida's mid-Gulf Coast and is the location of Highland Lakes, a large, settled 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, lakes, a waterfront lodge, 27 holes of golf, three clubhouses, a good menu of activities and more.

Just outside of Houston in southern Texas, Fulshear is the site of Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch, a 55+ enclave inside of a larger development. Single level homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a lagoon-style pool and walking/biking trails.

Pelican Pointe, Elizabeth City, North Carolina

On the northern North Carolina coast, Elizabeth City is the site of Pelican Pointe, a waterfront community popular with baby boomers and retirees. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a community dock, a lake, a flower garden, walking paths and direct river access.

Mountain Meadows, Ashland, Oregon

Picturesque Ashland, home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, is in southwestern Oregon and is the setting for Mountain Meadows, an established, leafy 55+ community with a variety of housing options. Residents enjoy pretty views, plenty of social events, a neighborhood garden and more.

Americana Cove, St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg is on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the location of Americana Cove, a gated 55+ waterfront co-op community with colorful mobile/manufactured homes, canals, boat docks, a heated swimming pool, a pet park, organized events and more.

Village of Brambles, Southaven, Mississippi

In northern Mississippi, Southaven is the site of the Village of Brambles, a small 55+ community with stylish town homes. Amenities include a clubhouse and walking paths.

Pelican Preserve, Fort Myers, Florida

On Florida's Gulf Coast, Fort Myers is the site of Pelican Preserve, a lush, large and gated 55+ community with a wide range of home styles, a golf course, a nature preserve, a resort-style swimming pool, a movie theater and more.

Shiloh Falls, Counce, Tennessee

Counce is in southeastern Tennessee and is the setting for Shiloh Falls, a wooded community tucked along the shores of the Tennessee River and Lake Pickwick. Amenities include an 18 hole golf course and a marina. Homes come in a wide range of styles and prices.

Ford's Colony, Williamsburg, Virginia

Charming Williamsburg is in southeastern Virginia and is the site of Ford's Colony, a wooded community popular with baby boomers and empty nesters. Single family homes and attached homes in a variety of architectural styles are for sale, and amenities include swimming pools, tennis courts, nature trails, RV storage and much more.

Rossmoor Village, Monroe Township, New Jersey

In central New Jersey, Monroe Township is the setting for Rossmoor Village, a large 55+ community with a New England village look about it. It has condos, co-ops and a few single homes in 18 neighborhoods. Amenities include a golf course, a 30,000 square foot clubhouse, more than 50 activity groups and more.

Red Mountain Villas, Mesa, Arizona

Mesa is outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona and is the location of Red Mountain Villas, a modest, established 55+ town home community with single level units, a heated swimming pool, a dog park, social activities and a reasonable HOA fee.

Timber Pines, Spring Hill, Florida

Near Florida's central Gulf Coast, Spring Hill is home to Timber Pines, a large, established 55+ community with town homes, single family homes, four golf courses, swimming pools, a performing arts center and a wide selection of clubs and activities.

Vineyards on Lake Wylie, Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is in southwestern North Carolina and is the setting for The Vineyards on Lake Wylie, an inviting waterfront community with single family homes, town homes, a long shoreline, a private dock, an attractive clubhouse, a dog park and more. Many residents are baby boomers.

Sun City - Oro Valley, Oro Valley, Arizona

Outside of Tucson in southern Arizona, Oro Valley is the site of Sun City - Oro Valley, a large, settled 45+ community with single family homes, town homes, three recreation centers, a golf course, tennis courts, a good menu of activities and more.

Country Place, Pearland, Texas

Outside of Houston, near the Texas Gulf Coast, Pearland is the location of Country Place, a soothing, settled 55+ community with an 18 hole golf course, a carriage house clubhouse, single family homes and town homes.

Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor, Florida

Palm Harbor sits on Florida's mid-Gulf Coast and is the location of Highland Lakes, a large, settled 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, lakes, a waterfront lodge, 27 holes of golf, three clubhouses, a good menu of activities and more.

Heritage at Vizcaya, Round Rock, Texas

Outside of Austin in the Texas Hill Country, Round Rock is the setting for Heritage at Vizcaya, a 55+ neighborhood within a larger, all ages community. Stylish single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a new clubhouse, a lagoon-style swimming pool, a "bark park," an activities director and more.

Vineyards, Naples, Florida

Pretty Naples is on the southwestern Florida coast and is the location of Vineyards, a large, gated community popular with baby boomers. It has 40 neighborhoods, single family homes, attached homes, a 70,000 square foot clubhouse, golf courses, swimming pools, eateries, planned events and more.

McEver Mill, Oakwood, Georgia

Oakwood is just to the east of sprawling Lake Lanier in northern Georgia and is the setting for McEver Mill, a newish 55+ community with single story town homes.

National Village, Opelika, Alabama

Opelika is in eastern Alabama and is the site of National Village, a wooded community with seven villages, lovely single family homes in a variety of architectural styles and 54 holes of golf built around a lake.

Heritage Isle, Viera/Melbourne, Florida

On Florida's Space Coast, Heritage Isle is a large, gated 55+ community with condominiums, town homes, duplexes and single family homes. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, a sprawling clubhouse, an adjacent golf course and a wide range of activities and events.

Treviso Bay, Naples, Florida

Villas at Five Forks, Williamsburg, Virginia

Mona Lisa Village, Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is in southern Arizona and is the location of Mona Lisa Village, a quiet, small 55+ town home community with adobe buildings, a clubhouse and a swimming pool.

Knollwood Village, Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines is in south central North Carolina and is the setting for Knollwood Village, a wooded community with condominiums, town homes and single family homes. Residents enjoy a nine hole golf course and a quiet atmosphere.

Bay Island, South Pasadena, Florida

On Florida's Gulf Coast, South Pasadena is the site of Bay Island, a casual, settled 55+ waterfront community with condominiums, a marina, swimming pools, a fishing dock, tennis courts and pretty views.

Wellington at Seven Hills, Spring Hill, Florida

North of Tampa in west central Florida, Wellington at Seven Hills is an established, lushly landscaped 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, a beautiful clubhouse, an arts studio, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, miles of trails, an active activity calendar and more.

Scenic Hills, Schertz, Texas

Comfortable Schertz is outside of San Antonio in south central Texas and is the site of Scenic Hills, a leafy, settled 55+ community with a manned entry gate, brick single family homes, a nice lodge, RV and boat storage and a bounty of groups and activities.

Charming Williamsburg is in southeastern Virginia and is the site of Villas at Five Forks, an intimate 55+ town home community with a lovely clubhouse and a park-like setting.

On Florida's southwestern coast, balmy Naples is the site of Treviso Bay, a beautiful resort-style community with a variety of home styles, a championship golf course, a sports complex, an expansive clubhouse, manicured grounds, ponds, parkways, trails and more.

Boca Lago, Boca Raton, Florida

Boca Raton is a stylish town on Florida's southeastern coast and is the site of Boca Lago, a lush, gated 55+ community with condos, town homes, a golf course, tennis courts, lakes and more.

Lakeside Crossing, Conway, South Carolina

Not far from Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast, Conway is the site of Lakeside Crossing, a nice 55+ manufactured home community with a clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, a lakeside beach, an activities director and more in a quiet setting.

Sun City Center, Sun City Center, Florida

Outside of Tampa in west central Florida, Sun City Center is a large, established 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condominiums, five clubhouses, four golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, more than 200 activity groups and much more. The beach is about eight miles away.

Anthem Ranch, Broomfield, Colorado

Broomfield is a nice city at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in north central Colorado and is the setting for Anthem Ranch, an elegant 55+ community with single family homes, a gorgeous lodge, indoor and outdoor pools, fishing lakes, more than 700 acres of open space and more.

Heritage of Hawk Ridge, Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Lake St. Louis is a pretty town in eastern Missouri and is the site of Heritage of Hawk Ridge, a tranquil 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, a swimming pool, an activities coordinator and more.

Greenbriar, Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater is on the central Gulf Coast and is the site of Greenbriar, an established, modest 55+ condominium community with a clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, planned activities and tidy, tropical landscaping.

Woodlake Village, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Charming Murrells Inlet is on the northern South Carolina coast and is the site of Woodlake Village, a welcoming 55+ community with single family homes and duplexes. Residents enjoy a clubhouse and a good selection of activities and events.

Sea Towers, St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg is on the Florida Gulf Coast and is the setting for Sea Towers, a gated, 55+ waterfront condominium community with a lagoon, a social director, a clubhouse, two swimming pools, a putting green and sweeping water views.

Cinnamon Cove, Fort Myers, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Ft. Myers is the site of Cinnamon Cove, a gated, age-targeted community with condominiums, town homes, single family homes, three lakes, four swimming pools, a spa, a plethora of activity groups and more.

Trilogy at Vistancia, Peoria, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Peoria is the setting for Trilogy at Vistancia, a handsome 55+ enclave within a larger, all ages development. Homes are single level, and amenities include a golf course, clubhouses, a center for higher learning and more.

Swansgate, Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville is a shopping and dining hub in northwestern South Carolina and is the setting for Swansgate, a cozy, gated 55+ community with patio homes and condominiums. The wooded grounds contain two streams and a gazebo. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, a swimming pool, walking paths and more.

Royal Highlands, Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg is in north central Florida and is the site of Royal Highlands, an attractive, established 55+ single family community nestled amid lakes, wetlands and open spaces. Amenities include a golf course, clubhouses, swimming pools, a good menu of activities and an activities director.

Tara Woods, North Fort Myers, Florida

North Fort Myers is on the southwestern Florida coast and is the location of Tara Woods, a gated 55+ community with three lakes, two heated swimming pools, tennis courts, a putting green, RV storage and good-looking manufactured homes, many with designer features.

Lauderdale West, Plantation, Florida

Plantation is in southeastern Florida and is the site of Lauderdale West, an established 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, tropical landscaping, two clubhouses, a shuttle service and more.

Solera at Stallion Mountain, Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is in southern Nevada and is the location of Solera at Stallion Mountain, a handsome 55+ neighborhood within a larger country club development. Mediterranean-style single level homes are for sale, and amenities include a large clubhouse, a swimming pool, a spa, tennis courts and an adjacent golf course.

Carolina Trace, Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford is in central North Carolina and is the site of wooded Carolina Trace, a sprawling country club with single family homes, a large clubhouse, a lake, a marina, two golf courses, tennis courts, a wide range of prices and more.

Bonterra at Woodforest, Montgomery, Texas

North of Houston in southeastern Texas, Montgomery is the setting for Bonterra at Woodforest, a 55+ single family home enclave within Woodforest, a fast growing master-planned development. Amenities include a golf course, a lagoon-shaped pool, walking paths, planned events and more.

Sunset Bay, Sharps Chapel, Tennessee

In eastern Tennessee, Sharps Chapel is the location of Sunset Bay, a pretty lakeside community with a marina, a wide variety of home styles and a good selection of prices.

Rarity Bay, Vonore, Tennessee

Vonore is in rolling eastern Tennessee and is the setting for Rarity Bay, an all ages waterfront community that caters to empty nesters and retirees. Single family homes and condominiums come in a wide price range, and amenities include boat docks, an equestrian center, riding trails, a tennis and swim club, a golf course and much more.

Fountain of the Sun, Mesa, Arizona

Mesa is outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona and is the location of Fountain of the Sun, a large, established, gated 55+ community with single family homes, townhomes/condominiums, manufactured homes, an 18 hole golf course, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, shuffleboard courts, a library, a restaurant, a coffeehouse and a wide variety of activities, groups and clubs.

Orchards of Habersham Grove, Cumming, Georgia

About an hour outside of Atlanta and close to sparkling Lake Lanier in northern Georgia, Cumming is the site of Orchards of Habersham Grove, a cozy 55+ community with attractive duplexes and condominiums. Amenities include a compact clubhouse, a swimming pool, planned events and more.

Wellspring at Tamarron, Katy, Texas

Katy is outside of Houston in southern Texas and is the setting for Wellspring at Tamarron, a gated 55+ neighborhood with stately brick homes, walking paths, a putting green, an activities director and more.

Spring Forest, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Along the northern South Carolina coast, charming Murrells Inlet is the site of Spring Forest, a comfortable, wooded 55+ community with single family homes, nearly all of which back to a shallow canal or forested area. Amenities include a nice clubhouse, a swimming pool, RV parking and a good menu of social events. HOA fees are reasonable, too.

The Tapestry, Garner, North Carolina

Outside of Raleigh in central North Carolina, Garner is the site of The Tapestry, a stylish 55+ community with attached homes for sale. Amenities include a lodge, a pet area, walking paths, a clubhouse, neighborhood gardens and more.

Providence, Davenport, Florida

Davenport is in central Florida and is the setting for Providence, a gated community popular with baby boomers and empty nesters. Single family homes and attached homes in nicely manicured neighborhoods are for sale, and amenities include a golf course, a grand clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pools and plenty of green spaces.

Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

In central Arkansas' lush Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Village is a the largest gated community in the U.S. and boasts nine golf courses, 11 lakes, two marinas, 30 restaurants and much more. The majority of residents are retirees, and housing comes in a wide range of prices and styles.

Elms of Charleston, North Charleston, South Carolina

Outside of charming Charleston on the mid-South Carolina coast, the Elms of Charleston is a gated 55+ community with single family homes and town homes in a wooded setting. Amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts, walking paths, an activities director and more.

Overture, Austin, Texas

On the edges of the Texas Hill Country, lively Austin is the setting for Overture, three age-restricted apartment communities, each with elegant units, complimentary breakfasts, a market, a fitness center, a dog park, a community garden, a movie theater, potlucks, classes, trips and more.

Casitas de Castilian, Tucson, Arizona

In sunny southern Arizona, Tucson is the the location of Casitas de Castilian, an established 55+ development with adobe-style town homes that offer both community and privacy. Amenities include a neighborhood clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pools and tidy grounds dotted with palm trees and Italian Cypress evergreens.

Villas of Lake Arbor, Clearwater, Florida

On the central Gulf Coast of Florida, Clearwater is the setting for Villas of Lake Arbor, an established, quiet 55+ community with condos, attached villas, tropical grounds, walking paths, planned activities and a clubhouse overlooking a lake.

Jubilee at Hawks Prairie, Lacey, Washington

An hour outside of Seattle in northwestern Washington, Lacey is the site of Jubilee at Hawks Prairie, a beautiful 55+ community with single family homes, an elegant lodge, a golf course and views of Mt. Ranier and more.

Sunland Springs Village, Mesa, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in sunny southern Arizona, Mesa is the setting for Sunland Springs Village, a large 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condos, 27 holes of golf, a recreation center, a pet park, RV storage and more.

Providence Point, Issaquah, Washington

Issaquah is nestled in the Cascade foothills in northwestern Washington and is the site of Providence Point, a leafy, settled 55+ condo/town home/duplex community. Amenities include a town hall, a coffee house, a garden, tennis courts and a putting green. Residents gather for art sales, book sales, happy hours and more.

Hollybrook, Pembroke Pines, Florida

In southeastern Florida, Pembroke Pines is the site of Hollybrook, a large, established 55+ condominium community with two 18 hole golf courses, 14 tennis courts, seven recreation centers, a restaurant and more.

Dreamland Villa, Mesa, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in sunny southern Arizona, Dreamland Villa is an established 55+ community with single family homes. Large but quiet, it has two clubhouses, a ceramics studio, three swimming pools, a community theater, an amphitheater and more.

Vista del Mar, Vero Beach, Florida

On Florida's Atlantic coast, Vero Beach is the setting for Vista del Mar, an established, oceanfront 55+ condominium community with a clubhouse, a swimming pool, private beach access and sweeping water views.

Crowfields, Asheville, North Carolina

In rolling western North Carolina, funky, trendy Asheville is the site of Crowfields, an intimate, established 55+ condominium and town home community with spacious floor plans and a park-like setting.

Century Village, Deerfield Beach, Florida

Deerfield Beach is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Century Village, a large, established 55+ condominium community with a wide range of prices. Amenities include two clubhouses, 16 swimming pools, a golf course and more.

Ironwood, Casa Grande, Arizona

Casa Grande is in southern Arizona and is the setting for Ironwood Village, a gated 55+ duplex community with single level homes, Mediterranean architecture, a clubhouse, a resort style swimming pool, a croquet lawn and more.

Doral Village, Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater sits on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the setting for Doral Village, a tropical 55+ cooperative with mobile/manufactured homes, a clubhouse, plenty of activities and gorgeous Clearwater Beach just down the road.

Boca Pointe, Boca Raton, Florida

On Florida's southeastern coast, stylish Boca Raton is the setting for lovely Boca Pointe, a large, verdant community with villages, a retail center, a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, a lifelong learning program and a wide variety of home styles and prices.

Garden Park at Daybreak, South Jordan, Utah

South Jordan is a nice, sunny city about 20 miles south of Salt Lake in northern Utah and is the site of Garden Park at Daybreak, a handsome 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. Homes come in many styles, and amenities include a spacious clubhouse, a swimming pool, gardens and more.

Cottages at Innsbrooke, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

In central Tennessee, Murfreesboro is the site of the Cottages at Innsbrooke, a cozy 55+ community with town homes, a clubhouse, walking trails, a reasonable HOA fee, nearby shopping and more.

Falls of Ocala, Ocala, Florida

Ocala is in north central Florida's horse country and is the setting for Falls of Ocala, a mellow, modest 55+ manufactured home community with a recreation center, a swimming pool, planned activities, reasonable HOA fees and more.

Garden Park at Daybreak, South Jordan, Utah

South Jordan is a nice, sunny city about 20 miles south of Salt Lake in northern Utah and is the site of Garden Park at Daybreak, a handsome 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. Homes come in many styles, and amenities include a spacious clubhouse, a swimming pool, gardens and more.

Jubilee at Los Lunas, Los Lunas, New Mexico

Los Lunas is outside of Albuquerque in rugged west central New Mexico and is the site of Jubilee at Los Lunas, a stylish, Southwestern-themed 55+ community with single family homes, a lovely lodge, a swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails and more.

Vineyards on Lake Wylie, Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is in southwestern North Carolina and is the setting for The Vineyards on Lake Wylie, an inviting waterfront community with single family homes, town homes, a long shoreline, a private dock, an attractive clubhouse, a dog park and more. Many residents are baby boomers.

Lakes of Carriage Hills, Tamarac, Florida

Tamarac is in southeastern Florida and the setting for Lakes of Carriage Hills, a mellow, established 55+ condominium community with lakes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, neighborhood get-togethers and more.

Whisper Walk, Boca Raton, Florida

Boca Raton is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the site of Whisper Walk, a large, low key 55+ community with patio homes, villas, clubhouses, swimming pools, planned activities and more.

Valencia Lakes, Wimauma, Florida

In west central Florida, Wimauma is the site of Valencia Lakes, a large, gated 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a 40,000 square foot clubhouse, a resort-style pool, an arts studio, an internet cafe, a dog park, RV storage and more.

Jupiter Bay, Jupiter, Florida

Balmy, quaint and sedate, Jupiter is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the site of Jupiter Bay, an all ages condominium community that is popular with "snowbirds" and second home owners. Lush and well-manicured, it has a lake, two swimming pools, a poolside restaurant and a path to the beach.

Monterey Yacht and Country Club, Stuart, Florida

Stuart is a nice town on Florida's southeastern coast and is the site of the Monterey Yacht and Country Club, a casual 55+ condominium community with clubhouses, a golf course, a yacht club and a bounty of activities.

Windsor Gardens, Denver, Colorado

Denver is at the base of the Rocky Mountains in northcentral Colorado and is the setting for Windsor Gardens, a settled, leafy 55+ condominium and town home community with nicely tended grounds, a large clubhouse, two swimming pools, walking paths, a golf course, an activities coordinator and more.

Palm Island, Palm Island, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Cape Haze is home to Palm Island, an all ages condominium and single family home resort with "Old Florida" architecture, water views, beach access, a marina, a nature center, swimming pools and much more.

Littlebrook, Roseburg, Oregon

In southwestern Oregon, Roseburg is the site of Littlebrook, a pretty 55+ manufactured home community at the end an old riverside country road. Homes look site-built and come in a variety of colors. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, and RV parking is available.

Heritage Bay, Naples, Florida

On the Florida Gulf Coast, balmy Naples is the site of Heritage Bay, a nice gated golf and tennis community popular with empty nesters and baby boomers. Amenities include 27 holes of golf, seven tennis courts, a large clubhouse, six swimming pools, an abundance of social activities and more. Homes come in many styles and prices.

Quail Run, Yakima, Washington

Yakima is in scenic south central Washinton and is the location of Quail Run, an attractive 55+ manufactured home community with a clubhouse, a lively social calendar, RV parking, pretty views and more.

Deaton Creek, Hoschton, Georgia

About an hour outside of Atlanta in northern Georgia, Hoschton is the setting for Village at Deaton Creek, a inviting, gated 55+ community with town homes, single family homes, a huge clubhouse, planned events, trips, an activities director and more.

Lake Ashton, Lake Wales, Florida

Nestled amid lakes and citrus groves in central Florida, Lake Wales is the site of Lake Ashton, a beautiful 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes and a bounty of amenities, including two golf courses, a nice clubhouse, a swimmng pool, a boat dock, a bowling alley, a theater and more.

Olaloa, Mililani, Hawaii

On Hawaii's beautiful island of Oahu, Mililani is the site of Olaloa, a mellow, gated 55+ condominium community with 21 acres of green spaces, a swimming pool, a neighborhood garden, planned activities and more.

Vineyards on Lake Wylie, Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is in southwestern North Carolina and is the setting for The Vineyards on Lake Wylie, an inviting waterfront community with single family homes, town homes, a long shoreline, a private dock, an attractive clubhouse, a dog park and more. Many residents are baby boomers.

St. James Plantation, Southport, North Carolina

On the southern North Carolina coast, Southport is the location of beautiful St. James Plantation, an all ages community that markets to baby boomers. A wide range of home styles in a wide range of prices is available, and amenities include a marina, a private beach club and 81 holes of golf.

Century Village at West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach is in southeastern Florida and is the setting for Century Village, an established 55+ community with condominiums, swimming pools, tennis courts, a theater, a community bus, an island clubhouse and more.

Villages at Oak Tree, Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville is nestled on the banks of Lake Norman in western North Carolina and is the setting for the Villages at Oak Tree, a lush, quiet 55+ community with single family homes and town homes tucked amid trees, ponds and bridges with white hand rails.

Barefoot Bay, Sebastian, Florida

On Florida's southeastern coast, Sebastian is the site of Barefoot Bay, a large, settled manufactured/mobile home community popular with baby boomers, retirees and "snowbirds." It has a golf course, a private beach, RV storage, three swimming pools, a fishing pier and more.

Edgewater, Lancaster, South Carolina

Lancaster is in north central South Carolina and is the setting for Edgewater, a lakefront community with a championship 18 hole golf course, a marina, planned activities, RV storage and single level homes.

Riverwood Golf and Country Club, Port Charlotte, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Port Charlotte is home to Rivewood Golf and Country Club, an amenity-rich community with tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, a dog park, a private beach club, a junior Olympic-size pool, a preserve and more.

Sun City, Apple Valley, California

Apple Valley is in south central California and is the setting for Sun City Apple Valley, a large 55+ community with single family homes, two recreation centers, a golf course, swimming pools, an art studio, a crafts studio, an activities director and more.

Wild Wing Plantation, Conway, South Carolina

Conway is near Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast and is the setting for Wild Wing Plantation, a secluded all ages community that markets to baby boomers. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include golf courses, an owners' club and more.

Bel-Aire, Powder Springs, Georgia

Powder Springs is in northwestern Georgia, about 30 miles from downtown Atlanta, and is the site of Bel-Aire, a stylish 55+ community with single family homes, quiet lanes, a clubhouse, a neighborhood garden, a dog park and more.

Bel-Aire, Powder Springs, Georgia

Powder Springs is in northwestern Georgia, about 30 miles from downtown Atlanta, and is the site of Bel-Aire, a stylish 55+ community with single family homes, quiet lanes, a clubhouse, a neighborhood garden, a dog park and more.

Heritage Pines, Cary, North Carolina

Cary is a properous city in North Carolina's Research Triangle and is the setting for Heritage Pines, a cozy 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a clubhouse, walking trails, a swimming pool, a spa, tennis courts and more.

Windmill Village, Punta Gorda, Florida

On the shores of Charlotte Harbor in southwestern Florida, Punta Gorda is the site of Windmill Village, a gated 55+ community with manufactured homes, a waterfront setting, a marina and direct water access.

BellaVita at Green Tee, Pearland, Texas

Outside of Houston in southeastern Texas, BellaVita at Green Tee is a settled, gated 55+ community with brick single family homes and patio homes. Amenities include a lake, a putting green, a spa, a swimming pool and more.

Myrtle Trace, Conway, South Carolina

Conway is outside of Myrtle Beach on the northern South Carolina coast and is the setting for Myrtle Trace, an established 55+ community with single family homes, mature landscaping, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, planned activities and more.

Heritage Oaks, Georgetown, Texas

Georgetown is outside of Austin in central Texas and is the site of Heritage Oaks, a settled 55+ enclave with brick single family homes, a clubhouse, walking and biking paths, an activities director and more.

Casta del Sol, Mission Viejo, California

Mission Viejo is between Los Angeles and San Diego in Southern California and is the site of Casta del Sol, a large, established 55+ community with a lake, a golf course, recreation centers, nicely manicured grounds, single family homes and attached homes.

Seven Oaks, San Diego, California

San Diego is the site of Seven Oaks, a large, settled 55+ development with single family homes, town homes, a community center, a swimming pool, a putting green and more.

Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Club, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach is on the northern South Carolina coast and is the location of the Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Club, a friendly community popular with empty nesters and baby boomers. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a swimming pool, RV parking, a clubhouse, a plethora of activities and more. The HOA fee is reasonable, too.

Colonial Heritage, Williamsburg, Virginia

Popular Williamsburg is in southeastern Virginia and is the site of Colonial Heritage, a handsome 55+ community with single family homes, a large clubhouse, a golf course, an athletic center, swimming pools, tennis courts and more.

NatureWalk, Dallas, Georgia

Outside of Atlanta in northwestern Georgia, Dallas is the setting for NatureWalk at Seven Hills, an all ages community built for nature lovers. It also has an active adult neighborhood, a garden, walking pathways, a dog park, a wellness center and more.

Westbrook Village, Peoria, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Peoria is the site of Westbrook Village, a large, established 40+ community with Mediterranean-style casitas, condos and single family homes. Homeowners enjoy recreation centers, golf courses, movie nights, ice cream socials and much more.

Westwind RV and Golf Resort, Yuma, Arizona

Yuma is in southern Arizona and is the setting for Westwind RV and Golf Resort, an award-winning 55+ community with a nine hole golf course, a large swimming pool, a long list of events/activities, park models for lease and more.

La Cholla Hills, Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is in southern Arizona and the site of La Cholla Hills, an attractive, well-established 55+ community with single story, single family homes and town homes, two swimming pools, a nearby golf course and a bounty of events and activities.

Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach, North Carolina

On the North Carolina coast, Sunset Beach is the site of Sea Trail Plantation, large, gated community with condos, town homes, single family homes, three championship golf courses, an activity center and a beautiful beach about a mile away.

Village of Brambles, Southaven, Mississippi

In northern Mississippi, Southaven is the site of the Village of Brambles, a small 55+ community with stylish town homes. Amenities include a clubhouse and walking paths.

Ciega Boca Point, St. Petersburg, Florida

On Florida's Gulf Coast, St. Petersburg is the site of Ciega Boca Point, a gated 55+ waterfront community with pastel-colored single level town homes and condominiums. Nearly every property has a boat dock and/or water views, and amenities include a putting green, a heated swimming pool, tennis courts and a good selection of activities.

Villages of Seloy, St. Augustine, Florida

Historic St. Augustine is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Villages of Seloy, an appealing 55+ condominium community with tropical landscaping, a stately clubhouse, an oval shaped swimming pool and more.

Sunflower - Continental Ranch

Marana, Arizona

Outside of Tucson in southern Arizona, Marana is the site of Sunflower, an established 55+ community within the gates of Continental Ranch. Single level, Mediterranean-style homes are for sale, and amenities include a village center, tennis courts, a putting green, walking trails and a packed social events calendar.

Elms of Charleston, North Charleston, South Carolina

Outside of charming Charleston on the mid-South Carolina coast, the Elms of Charleston is a gated 55+ community with single family homes and town homes in a wooded setting. Amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts, walking paths, an activities director and more.

Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia

Along the shores of pretty Lake Oconee in northern Georgia, rambling Reynolds Lake Oconee has four marinas, 374 miles of shoreline, six golf courses, 16 tennis courts, nature trails and home prices in a wide range. Many of its residents are baby boomers and empty nesters.

Kissing Tree, San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos is in the Texas Hill Country and is the site of Kissing Tree, a large 55+ single family home community with a golf course, a putting green, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and a variety of architectural styles.

Alamanda Key, Melbourne, Florida

On the eastern Florida coast, Melbourne is the site of Alamanda Key, a colorful Key West-inspired 55+ community with single family homes and duplexes. Amenities include two lakes and an "island-style" clubhouse.

Ardiente, North Las Vegas, Nevada

North Las Vegas is in southern Nevada and the location of Ardiente, a gated 55+ community with single family homes, a beautiful clubhouse, a putting green, an activities director and more.

Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach, Florida

Ormond Beach is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the location of Plantation Bay, a sprawling country club community with single family homes, town homes, condominiums, three golf courses, four clubhouses and grounds dotted with palms, ponds and parks. Many residents are baby boomers, and membership is not required.

Latitude Margaritaville, Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach is on Florida's northeastern coast and is the location of Latitude Margaritaville, a laid back 55+ community inspired by singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffet. The development has single family homes, villas and resort-style amenities, including a town square, a bandshell, a beach club, a swimming pool with beach entry cabanas, a wellness center and more.

Bonita Isles, Bonita Springs, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Bonita Springs is the site of Bonita Isles, a stylish all ages community popular with baby boomers and empty nesters. Paired villas and single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, tennis courts, a fitness center, lakes and more.

Lakeside Village, Blairsville, Georgia

In the mountains of northern Georgia, Blairsville is the setting for Lakeside Village, an age-targeted lakeside community with manufactured homes tucked in the woods. Amenities include RV storage, a marina, a clubhouse with a porch overlooking the lake and more.

CantaMia at Estrella, Goodyear, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Goodyear is the setting for CantaMia, a large, gated 55+ neighborhood within the larger community of Estrella. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a village center, a cafe, a library, a golf course, parks, lakes, an activities director and more.

Kissing Tree, San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos is in the Texas Hill Country and is the site of Kissing Tree, a large 55+ single family home community with a golf course, a putting green, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar and a variety of architectural styles.

Americana Cove, St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg is on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the location of Americana Cove, a gated 55+ waterfront co-op community with colorful mobile/manufactured homes, canals, boat docks, a heated swimming pool, a pet park, organized events and more.

Pinehurst Trace, Pinehurst, North Carolina

In south central North Carolina, charming Pinehurst is the location of Pinehurst Trace, a small, established 55+ community with mature landscaping, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, an activities director, single level brick homes and more.

Plantation at Leesburg, Leesburg, Florida

In a north central Florida lakeside town not far from Orlando, gated, friendly 55+ Plantation at Leesburg has a variety of home styles, three clubhouses, two golf courses, lakes, a restaurant, lifestyle directors and more.

The Colony, Murietta, California

Outside of San Diego in sunny Southern California, Murrieta is the site of The Colony, a large, settled 55+ community with Mediterranean-style homes, an 18 hole golf course, a nice clubhouse, walking trails, lakes, a good menu of events, groups and activities and more.

Boca Pointe, Boca Raton, Florida

On Florida's southeastern coast, stylish Boca Raton is the setting for lovely Boca Pointe, a large, lush community with villages, a retail center, a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, a lifelong learning program and a wide variety of home styles and prices.

Preserves at Cumberland Village, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

In bucolic southcentral Pennsylvania, historic Gettysburg is the location of Preserves at Cumberland Village, an intimate 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a clubhouse, tennis courts, walking trails and plenty of social events.

Four Season at the Lakes of Cane Bay, Summerfield, South Carolina

Summerville is near the mid-coast of South Carolina and is the location of Four Season at the Lakes of Cane Bay, a 55+ lakefront community within a larger, all ages development. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a large clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pools, water activities and more.

Palm Desert Greens, Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert is sheltered by mountains in south central California and is the site of Palm Desert Greens, a large, established 55+ manufactured home community with pastel-colored properties, golf course views, three swimming pools, a restaurant, tennis courts, more than 50 activity clubs and more.

Pelican Pointe, Elizabeth City, North Carolina

On the northern North Carolina coast, Elizabeth City is the site of Pelican Pointe, a waterfront community popular with baby boomers and retirees. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a community dock, a lake, a flower garden, walking paths and direct river access.

Swansgate, Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville is a shopping and dining hub in northwestern South Carolina and is the setting for Swansgate, a cozy, gated 55+ community with patio homes and condominiums. The grounds are wooded and dappled with streams, mature trees, a pond and a gazebo. Amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, walking paths and more.

Laguna Woods, Laguna Woods, California

About seven miles from Laguna Beach in Southern California, Laguna Woods is a large, established 55+ community with 36 holes of golf, five swimming pools, an equestrian center, seven clubhouses, more than 250 activity groups, a bus system and a wide range of home styles and prices.

Houston Springs, Perry, Georgia

Perry is in central Georgia and is the setting for Houston Springs, a tranquil 55+ community with single family homes, some town homes, an 18 hole golf course, a clubhouse, tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool.

Knollwood Village, Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines is in south central North Carolina and is the setting for Knollwood Village, a wooded community with condominiums, town homes and single family homes. Residents enjoy a nine hole golf course and a quiet atmosphere.

Reynolds Lake Oconee, Greensboro, Georgia

Along the shores of pretty Lake Oconee in northern Georgia, rambling Reynolds Lake Oconee has four marinas, 374 miles of shoreline, six golf courses, 16 tennis courts, nature trails and home prices in a wide range. Many of its residents are baby boomers and empty nesters.

Clearwater Point, Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater is on Florida's mid-Gulf Coast and is the site of Clearwater Point, a partly 55+ condominium community nearly surrounded by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities include swimming pools, tennis courts, a hot tub and a private beach.

Lauderdale West, Plantation, Florida

Plantation is in southeastern Florida and is the site of Lauderdale West, an established 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, tropical landscaping, two clubhouses, a shuttle service and more.

Arlington Ridge, Leesburg, Florida

In Florida's Lake Region, Leesburg is the site of Arlington Ridge, a large, gated 55+ community with single family homes, an 18 hole golf course, a town center, a resort-style swimming pool, a theater, a billiards hall, tennis courts, walking trails and more.

Albemarle, Hertford, North Carolina

Hertford is in northeastern North Carolina and is the site of Albemarle Plantation, a waterfront community with a golf course, a marina, a clubhouse and a good selection of home styles.

Wellington at Seven Hills, Spring Hill, Florida

North of Tampa in west central Florida, Wellington at Seven Hills is an established, lushly landscaped 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, a beautiful clubhouse, an arts studio, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, miles of trails, an active activity calendar and more.

Oak Run, Ocala, Florida

Ocala is in central Florida's horse country and is the site of Oak Run, a large, settled 55+ community with single family homes, duplexes, four recreation centers, swimming pools, a golf course, tennis courts, a ceramics studio, a good menu of events and activities and more.

Villages of Royal Palm, Port Orange, Florida

Port Orange is on Florida's northeastern coast and is the setting for Villages of Royal Palm, a community that markets to retirees and baby boomers. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include swimming pools, tennis courts, putting greens and more.

Diamondhead Resort, Hot Springs, Arkansas

In lush central Arkansas, Hot Springs is the setting for Diamondhead Resort, a lakeside community popular with empty nesters and baby boomers. Amenities include a golf course, tennis courts, a marina and more. Home prices span a wide range.

Four Seasons at Hemet, Hemet, California

Creekside at Bethpage, Durham, North Carolina

Located in central North Carolina, not far from Duke University, lovely 55+ Creekside at Bethpage is part of a larger mixed use development. Colorful Craftsman-style single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts and a community garden.

Hemet is in the San Jacinto Valley, about an hour and a half from Los Angeles, and is the setting for Four Seasons, a guard gated 55+ community with handsome single family homes, a beautiful clubhouse, a swimming pool, a golf course, a bistro, a movie theater, an activities director and more.

Leisure World, Seal Beach, California

Seal Beach is on the Southern California coast and is the site of Leisure World, a large, established 55+ community with attached homes, a 2,500-seat amphitheater, a health care center, six clubhouses, a golf course, a ceramics studio, a woodworking studio, dozens of clubs and activities, shuttle services and more.

Legacy of Leesburg, Leesburg, Florida

In Florida's lake region, Leesburg is the location of Legacy of Leesburg, a gated 55+ community with pastel-colored single family homes, nearly 300 acres of conservation space, a recreation hall, an activities director and more.

Riverwind, Etowah/Hendersonville, North Carolina

Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Etowah is the site of Riverwind, an attractive 55+ manufactured/modular home community with quiet streets, two clubhouses, RV parking, pretty views and more.

Turkey Creek Forest, Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville is in northern Florida and is the site of Turkey Creek Forest, a modest, wooded 55+ single family home community with a solar heated swimming pool, shaded tennis courts, a sense of privacy and more.

Oaks at Wildwood, Georgetown, Texas

An inviting city outside of Austin in the pretty Texas Hill Country, Georgetown is the setting for Oaks at Wildwood, a small 55+ community with condominiums, a well-appointed clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, a book club, a wine club, a sense of privacy and more.

Abbey Glen, Hardeville, South Carolina

Very close to famous Hilton Head Island on the southern South Carolina coast, Hardeeville is the site of Abbey Glen, a cozy all ages community popular with baby boomers. It has a European flair, and single family homes and town homes are for sale. Amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool and more.

The Academy Village/Altura, Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is in southern Arizona and is the site of The Academy Village, a 55+ community with Southwestern-style single family homes and town homes amidst an abundance of open space. Amenities include The Arizona Senior Academy, a life long learning organization with a bounty of trips, classes, symposiums and lectures. A dog park, free wifi and nearby golf are here, too.

Villages at River Pointe, Canton, Georgia

Canton is in the foothills of Northern Georgia, about an hour outside of Atlanta, and is the setting for Villages at River Pointe, a cozy 55+ community with attached homes and nearby shopping, dining and more.

Tuscan Village, Lakeway, Texas

Outside of Austin in central Texas, Lakeway is the site of Tuscan Village, a stylish 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a lovely clubhouse, a yacht club, a public library and more.

Lake Caroline, Ruther, Virginia

In east central Virginia, Ruther Glen is the location of Lake Caroline, a wooded lakeside community popular with baby boomers. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a lodge, tennis courts, beaches and more.

Barefoot Resort and Golf, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

On the northern South Carolina coast, North Myrtle Beach is the setting for Barefoot Resort and Golf, a large, lush community with single family homes, town homes and condominiums, four championship golf courses, a marina, three miles of waterways, a beach cabana, a next-door shopping venue and more. Many homeowners are baby boomers.

Tellico Village, Loudon, Tennessee

In rolling East Tennessee, Loudon is the setting for Tellico Village, a wooded 55+ lakeside community single family homes, town homes and plenty of amenities, including three golf courses, a marina, a wellness center and more.

Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville, South Carolina

Near the South Carolina southern coast, Hardeeville is the site of Hilton Head Lakes, a lakeside single family home community popular with baby boomers. Ameniites include an 18-hole golf course, a waterfront clubhouse, a new amenities center, an activities director and more.

Alegria, Bernalillo, New Mexico

Bernalillo is in rugged northern New Mexico and is the setting for Alegria, a handsome, gated 55+ community with single family homes, a putting green, a clubhouse, two swimming pools, neighborhood activities, pretty views and more.

The Cloister at St. Henry, Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is in north central Tennessee and is the site of The Cloister at St. Henry, an established 55+ community with single level duplexes, a small clubhouse, a heated swimming pool, neighborhood events and more.

Pinelake Village, Jensen Beach, Florida

Jensen Beach is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the site of Pinelake Village, a family-owned 55+ manufactured/mobile home community. Tropical and well-kept, it has a nice clubhouse, stocked lakes, a swimming pool and plenty of activities to keep residents active and engaged.

Tuscan Village, Lakeway, Texas

Outside of Austin in central Texas, Lakeway is the site of Tuscan Village, a stylish 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a lovely clubhouse, a yacht club, a public library and more.

Heather Gardens, Aurora, Colorado

Close to Denver and the majestic Rocky Mountains, Aurora is the site of Heather Gardens, a large, peaceful 55+ community with town homes, condominiums, duplexes, a golf course, a spacious clubhouse, a swimming pool, a restaurant, green spaces, an activities director and more.

Lake Caroline, Ruther, Virginia

In east central Virginia, Ruther Glen is the location of Lake Caroline, a wooded lakeside community popular with baby boomers. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a lodge, tennis courts, beaches

Sunrise Bluffs, Belen, New Mexico

Belen is outside of Albuquerque in central New Mexico and is the setting for Sunrise Bluffs, a gated 55+ community with single story, single family homes. Residents enjoy a Southwestern-themed clubhouse, an indoor swimming pool, a busy social calendar, dry air and plenty of sunshine.

Creekside at Bethpage, Durham, North Carolina

Located in central North Carolina, not far from Duke University, lovely 55+ Creekside at Bethpage is part of a larger mixed use development. Colorful Craftsman-style single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts and a community garden.

Arizona Traditions, Surprise, Arizona

Surprise is outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona and is the location of Arizona Traditions, a 55+ community with single family homes, an 18 hole golf course, a large clubhouse, swimming pools, bocce ball courts, tennis courts, bicycling trails, a woodworking shop, a stained glass studio, a fitness center and more.

Edgewater Arms, Dunedin, Florida

Just north of Clearwater on Florida's central Gulf Coast, Dunedin is a nice city and home to Edgewater Arms, an established 55+ condominium community with water views, a large heated swimming pool, two piers, an adjacent marina and more.

Spruce Creek Golf and Country Club, Summerfield, Florida

Summerfield is in north central Florida and is the setting for Spruce Creek Golf and Country Club, a large, gated 55+ community with single family homes, patio homes, a meandering golf course, a golf club, two clubhouses, tennis courts, swimming pools and more.

Country Club Estates, Deming, New Mexico

Quiet Deming is in southwestern New Mexico and is the location of Country Club Estates, a low key 55+ community with attractive Pueblo-style single family homes. Amenities include a clubhouse and pretty mountain views.

Cottages at Ocean Isle Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Ocean Isle Beach is a small barrier island town on the southern North Carolina coast and is the location of The Cottages, a charming community with colorful homes, a clubhouse and pretty grounds dotted with tall trees, ponds and walking paths.

Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, California

Beautiful Walnut Creek is east of San Francisco in Northern California and is the setting for Rossmoor, an established, gated 55+ community with wooded grounds, condos, co-ops, single family homes, two golf courses, five clubhouses, a bounty of activities and more.

Lely Resort, Naples, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, lovely Naples is the site of Lely Resort, a beautiful community popular with baby boomers. Amenities include two clubhouses, a lagoon-style pool, a bistro, three golf courses and an abundance of classes. Prices come in a wide range.

Scottish Highlands, Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg is a lakeside town in central Florida and is the setting for Scottish Highlands, an easygoing, settled 55+ community with single family homes, a nice clubhouse, a heated lap pool, free RV parking, lots of wildlife, neighborhood get-togethers, a reasonable HOA fee and more.

Mountainbrook Village, Gold Canyon, Arizona

Gold Canyon is east of Phoenix in southern Arizona and is the site of Mountainbrook Village, an established 55+ community with single family homes, "casitas," an activities director, swimming pools, tennis courts, a ceramics center, an 18 hole golf course and more.

Four Seasons at Hemet, Hemet, California

Hemet is in the San Jacinto Valley, about an hour and a half from Los Angeles, and is the setting for Four Seasons, a guard gated 55+ community with handsome single family homes, a beautiful clubhouse, a swimming pool, a golf course, a bistro, a movie theater, an activities director and more.

King's Harbor, Holly Ridge, North Carolina

On the southern North Carolina coast, Holly Ridge is the site of King's Harbor, an all ages community with cottage-style, single level homes, a neighborhood boat dock, a fishing pier and more.

Four Seasons at Los Banos, Los Banos, California

Los Banos is in central California and the setting for Four Seasons at Los Banos, a small, well-tended 55+ community with single family homes, a nice clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts and more.

Hazelwood Villas, Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City is on the eastern edge of Kansas and is the site of Hazelwood Villas, a pleasant 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, a small clubhouse, neighborhood get-togethers, a pastoral quality and more.

Trilogy at Power Ranch, Gilbert, Arizona

Close to Phoenix in southern Arizona, Gilbert is the location of Trilogy at Power Ranch, a stylish 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. Single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a large clubhouse, an 18 hole golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, an activities director and more.

Vista del Mar, Vero Beach, Florida

On Florida's Atlantic coast, Vero Beach is the setting for Vista del Mar, an established, oceanfront 55+ condominium community with a clubhouse, a swimming pool, private beach access and sweeping water views.

Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

On the South Carolina coast, elegant Hilton Head Island is the site of Hilton Head Plantation, a large, gated community with four golf courses, a marina, a two mile beach, a wooded landscape and a wide range of prices.

Sun Lakes, Banning, California

Between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, Banning is the site of Sun Lakes Country Club, a large, settled 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condominiums, two golf courses, three clubhouses and plenty of sunshine.

Rancho Viejo, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Beautiful Santa Fe is in northern New Mexico and is the site of stylish Rancho Viejo, a large, master planned community with adobe style homes, walking paths, six parks, mountain views and more.

Big Canoe, Jasper, Georgia

Jasper is in rolling north central Georgia and is the location of Big Canoe, a large, wooded resort community popular with empty nesters and baby boomers. Residents enjoy with three lakes, a marina, 27 holes of golf, tennis courts, restaurants and a wide range of home prices.

Brunswick Plantation, Calabash, North Carolina

Calabash sits near the mouth of the quiet, crook-necked Calabash River in southeastern North Carolina and is the setting for Brunswick Plantation, an age-targeted resort community with condominiums, town homes and single homes, 27 holes of golf, seven swimming pools, five clubhouses and more.

Scottish Highlands, Leesburg, Florida

Leesburg is a lakeside town in central Florida and is the setting for Scottish Highlands, a cute, settled 55+ community with single family homes, a nice clubhouse, a heated lap pool, free RV parking, lots of wildlife, neighborhood get-togethers, a reasonable HOA fee and more.

Crowfields, Asheville, North Carolina

In rolling western North Carolina, funky, trendy Asheville is the site of Crowfields, an intimate, established 55+ condominium and town home community with spacious floor plans and a park-like setting.

Kings Point, Sun City Center, Florida

Sun City Center is in west central Florida and is the site of Kings Point, a large 55+ community with condominiums, town homes, clubhouses, 27 holes of golf, leafy grounds and more.

Abbey Glen, Hardeeville, South Carolina

Very close to famous Hilton Head Island on the southern South Carolina coast, Hardeeville is the site of Abbey Glen, a cozy all ages community popular with baby boomers. It has a European flair, and single family homes and town homes are for sale. Amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool and more.

The Cottages, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Ocean Isle Beach is a small barrier island town on the southern North Carolina coast and is the location of The Cottages, a charming, all ages community with colorful single story homes, a clubhouse and pretty grounds dotted with tall trees, ponds and walking paths.

Friendly Valley, Santa Clarita, California

Outside of Los Angeles in Southern California, Friendly Valley is a settled, gated 55+ community with condos, town homes, single family homes, two golf courses, RV parking, nicely manicured grounds, a plethora of activities and more.

The Colony, Murrieta, California

Outside of San Diego in sunny Southern California, Murrieta is the site of The Colony, a large, settled 55+ community with Mediterranean-style homes, an 18 hole golf course, a nice clubhouse, walking trails, lakes, a good menu of events, groups and activities and more.

Village at Deaton Creek, Hoschton, Georgia

About an hour outside of Atlanta in northern Georgia, Hoschton is the setting for Village at Deaton Creek, a gated 55+ community with town homes, single family homes, a huge clubhouse, planned events, trips, an activities director and more.

Fairfield Glade, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee

In rolling east central Tennessee, Fairfield Glade is a resort and retirement community with five golf courses, 11 lakes, two marinas, tennis courts, beaches, riding stables and a wide range of home styles and prices.

Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear, Texas

Just outside of Houston in southern Texas, Fulshear is the site of Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch, a 55+ enclave inside of a larger development. Single level homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a lagoon-style pool and walking/biking trails.

Crowfields, Asheville, North Carolina

In rolling western North Carolina, funky, trendy Asheville is the site of Crowfields, an intimate, established 55+ condominium and town home community with spacious floor plans and a park-like setting.

Champions' Club, Magnolia, Delaware

Magnolia is in central Delaware, about six miles from the beach, and is the site of Champions' Club, an appealing 55+ community with single family homes, a nicely appointed clubhouse, a swimming pool, an active social calendar and more.

Stonecroft Village, Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania

In pastoral southeastern Pennsylvania, Womelsdorf is the site of Stonecroft Village, a 55+ community with pretty single family homes, a clubhouse, walking paths, acres of open green spaces and more.

Village at Tuscan Lakes, League City, Texas

Outside of Houston in southern Texas, League City is the site of Village at Tuscan Lakes, a stylish 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. Residents enjoy a sumptuous clubhouse, a swimming pool, an extensive activities menu, a European flair and more.

Providence, Davenport, Florida

Davenport is in central Florida and is the setting for Providence, a gated community popular with baby boomers and empty nesters. Single family homes and attached homes in nicely manicured neighborhoods are for sale, and amenities include a golf course, a grand clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pools and plenty of green spaces.

Riverlights, Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington is on the southern North Carolina coast and is the setting for Riverlights, a master-planned waterfront community with a stylish 55+ single family home neighborhood. Amenities include an amenity center, a boardwalk, shops, restaurants, a lake, nature trails and more.

Friendly Valley, Santa Clarita, California

Outside of Los Angeles in Southern California, Friendly Valley is a settled, gated 55+ community with condos, town homes, single family homes, two golf courses, RV parking, nicely manicured grounds, a plethora of activities and more.

Fairfield Glade, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee

In rolling east central Tennessee, Fairfield Glade is a resort and retirement community with five golf courses, 11 lakes, two marinas, tennis courts, beaches, riding stables and a wide range of home styles and prices.

Sun City Center, Sun City Center, Florida

Outside of Tampa in west central Florida, Sun City Center is a large, established 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, condominiums, five clubhouses, four golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, more than 200 activity groups and much more.

Heritage of Hawk Ridge, Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Lake St. Louis is a pretty town in eastern Missouri and is the site of Heritage of Hawk Ridge, a tranquil 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, a swimming pool, an activities coordinator and more.

Surfside Beach Club, Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Surfside Beach is a mellow town on the northern South Carolina coast and is the site of Surfside Beach Club, a gated community popular with baby boomers. It has a nice clubhouse, a plethora of activities and single family homes, many of which back to water.

Crane Lakes, Port Orange, Florida

Coastal Port Orange is the site of Crane Lakes, a 55+ manufactured home community with lakes, a golf course, a fishing pier, a clubhouse, two swimming pools, a restaurant and more.

Trilogy at Lake Frederick, Lake Frederick, Virginia

Lake Frederick is tucked in northern Virgina's beautiful Shenandoah Valley and is the site of Trilogy at Lake Frederick, a lakeside 55+ community with handsome single family homes and attached homes. Residents enjoy a large lodge, swimming pools, walking paths and plenty of planned activities and events.

Sundance Meadows, Spokane, Washington

Spokane is in eastern Washington and is the site of Sundance Meadows, an attractive 55+ manufactured home community with a pretty setting, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, RV and boat storage, a nearby golf course, mountain views and more.

Coquina Crossing, Elkton, Florida

A short way from St. Augustine and Florida's northeastern beaches, Elkton is the location of Coquina Crossing, a modest but nice 55+ manufactured home community with attractive homes, lush grounds and a wealth of amenities.

Sunflower - Continental Ranch, Marana, Arizona

Outside of Tucson in southern Arizona, Marana is the site of Sunflower, an established 55+ community within the gates of Continental Ranch. Single level, Mediterranean-style homes are for sale, and amenities include a village center, tennis courts, a putting green, walking trails and a packed social events calendar.

Elms of Charleston, North Charleston, South Carolina

Outside of charming Charleston on the mid-South Carolina coast, the Elms of Charleston is a gated 55+ community with single family homes and town homes in a wooded setting. Amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts, walking paths, an activities director and more.

The Landings, Savannah, Georgia

On Georgia's northern coast, Savannah's Skidaway Island is the site of The Landings, an elegant all ages, single family home community with clubhouses, golf courses, restaurants, marinas and more.

Alamanda Key, Melbourne, Florida

On the eastern Florida coast, Melbourne is the site of Alamanda Key, a colorful Key West-inspired 55+ community with single family homes and duplexes. Amenities include two lakes and an "island-style" clubhouse.

Woodside, Aiken, South Carolina

Tucked in western South Carolina, Aiken is the site of Woodside, a lush community popular with baby boomers. It has golf courses, equestrian trails, a wine cellar, a resort-style pool, an adjacent nature preserve, a plethora of social groups and a wide range of prices.

Spring Forest, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Along the northern South Carolina coast, charming Murrells Inlet is the site of Spring Forest, a comfortable, wooded 55+ community with single family homes, nearly all of which back to a shallow canal or forested area. Amenities include a nice clubhouse, a swimming pool, RV parking and a good menu of social events. HOA fees are reasonable, too.

Casa Paloma, Green Valley, Arizona

Green Valley is south of Tucson in southern Arizona and is the location of Casa Paloma, an established, low key 55+ town home community with reasonably priced homes and an endless array of amenities.

The Legacy at Cary Creek, Auburn, Alabama

Auburn is in southeastern Alabama and is the location of The Legacy at Cary Creek, a fashionable 55+ community with single family homes, a clubhouse, a neighborhood garden, old growth trees, ponds and more.

Marco Shores Estates, Naples, Florida

Lovely Naples is on Florida's southwestern coast and is the location of Marco Shores Estates, a mellow 55+ manufactured home co-op community with leafy grounds, a lake, a clubhouse, tennis courts and a bounty of organized activities.

Windsor Gardens, Denver, Colorado

Denver is at the base of the Rocky Mountains in north central Colorado and is the setting for Windsor Gardens, a settled, leafy 55+ condominium and town home community with nicely tended grounds, a large clubhouse, two swimming pools, walking paths, a golf course, an activities director and more.

The Parke at Ocean Pines, Ocean Pines, Maryland

Just 10 miles west of the Intracoastal Waterway in eastern Maryland, Ocean Pines is a large, all ages community, and The Parke is a 55+ neighborhood within it. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include two marinas, a yacht club, a golf course, a crabbing pier, a community garden and more.

The Tapestry, Garner, North Carolina

Outside of Raleigh in central North Carolina, Garner is the site of The Tapestry, a stylish 55+ community inspired by Carol King's best selling album. Attached homes are for sale, and amenities include a lodge, a pet area, walking paths, a clubhouse, neighborhood gardens and more.

Oaks North, San Diego, California

In sunny Southern California, San Diego is the location of Oaks North, a large, settled 55+ community within the master-planned community of Rancho Bernardo. Attached homes and single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a golf course, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a woodworking shop, various social groups, classes and more.

Bent Tree Villas East, Boynton Beach, Florida

Boynton Beach is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the location of Bent Tree Villas East, a colorful, settled 55+ attached home community with tropical landscaping, a clubhouse, a pool, walking paths, activity groups and more.

Peppertree Crossing, Brunswick, Georgia

Coastal Brunswick, a gateway to Georgia's Golden Isles, is the site of Peppertree Crossing, a small, inviting 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a putting green and more.

Knollwood Village, Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines is in south central North Carolina and is the setting for Knollwood Village, a wooded community with condominiums, town homes and single family homes. Residents enjoy a nine hole golf course and a quiet atmosphere.

Ceres Gleann, Dallas, Oregon

Dallas is outside of Salem in pretty northwestern Oregon and is the setting for Ceres Gleann, an intimate 55+ community with single family homes, a clubhouse, an adjacent golf course, neighborhood groups and more.

Suffield Meadows, Warrenton, Virginia

In pretty northern Virginia, historic Warrenton is surrounded by farmland and horse farms and is the site of Suffield Meadows, a gated 55+ community with a variety of housing, a clubhouse, gardens and more.

Mountain Meadows, Ashland, Oregon

Picturesque Ashland, home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, is in southwestern Oregon and is the setting for Mountain Meadows, an established, owner-owned 55+ community with a variety of housing options. Residents enjoy pretty views, plenty of social events, a neighborhood garden and more.

Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, Oregon

Tucked in scenic central Oregon, Sunriver is the site of beautiful Sunriver Resort, an all ages resort with a variety of home types, a commercial center, three golf courses, a fitness center and bountiful outdoor recreation.

Horizon Village, Grants Pass, Oregon

Grants Pass is in rugged southwestern Oregon and is the setting for Horizon Village, a pretty 55+ community built with aging in mind. Single family homes and duplexes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a garden, pocket parks and more.

Lakeside Village, Blairsville, Georgia

In the mountains of northern Georgia, Blairsville is the setting for Lakeside Village, a 55+ lakeside community with manufactured homes tucked in the woods. Amenities include RV storage, a marina, a clubhouse with a porch overlooking the lake and more.

Piedmont Corners, Cumming, Georgia

North of Atlanta in northern Georgia, Cumming is the site of Piedmont Corners, a small, gated 55+ community with single family brick homes and nearby lake recreation.

Carillon at Tuscany, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

On South Carolina's northern coast, entertainment-capital Myrtle Beach is the location of Carillon at Tuscany, a handsome 55+ single family home neighborhood within a larger development. Amenities include a clubhouse, tennis courts, walking trails, fishing lakes and more.

Heritage Pines, Hudson, Florida

Hudson is on Florida's Gulf Coast and is the location of Heritage Pines, a gated 55+ community with pastel-colored homes, a golf course, conservation areas, a bounty of clubs, an activities director and more.

Windsor Lakes, The Woodlands, Texas

North of Houston in southern Texas, The Woodlands, a huge master-planned development, is the setting for Windsor Lakes, a gated 55+ neighborhood with single family homes, attached homes, an expansive clubhouse, an activities director and more.

Sun Lakes, Sun Lakes, Arizona

Outside of Chandler in southern Arizona, Sun Lakes is a large, established 55+ community. Its five neighhorhoods have a variety of housing, everything from single family residences and town houses to manufactured homes. A rich menu of amenities includes five clubhouses, seven golf courses, swimming pools, planned activities and more.

Copper Crest, Tucson, Arizona

In southern Arizona, Tucson is the site of Copper Crest, a casual 55+ manufactured home community with a clubhouse, activities and a mountain backdrop.

Kalmia Landing, Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken is in western South Carolina and is the location of Kalmia Landing, a small, homey, lushly landscaped 55+ community with single family homes, condominiums, a clubhouse, tennis courts, a swimming pool, neighborhood get-togethers and more.

Heritage of Hawk Ridge, Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Lake St. Louis is a pretty town in eastern Missouri and is the site of Heritage of Hawk Ridge, a tranquil 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, a swimming pool, an activities coordinator and more.

Casa Paloma, Green Valley, Arizona

Villages at Isle of Pines, Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville is nestled on the banks of Lake Norman in western North Carolina and is the setting for Villages at Isle of Pines, a peaceful, welcoming 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, a clubhouse, walking trails, RV and boat storage and more.

Green Valley is south of Tucson in southern Arizona and is the location of Casa Paloma, an established, low key 55+ town home community with reasonably priced homes and an endless array of amenities.

Lake Tansi, Crossville, Tennessee

On the Cumberland Plateau in rolling East Tennessee, Crossville is the site of Lake Tansi Village Resort, a large lakeside community with a marina, a beach, a church, a recreation center, numerous restaurants, a golf course, single family homes and a good selection of prices. Many residents are baby boomers and retirees.

Kings Point, Tamarac, Florida

In southeastern Florida, Tamarac is the setting for Kings Point, a large, established 55+ community with condos, town homes, coach homes, 12 swimming pools, five tennis courts, two clubhouses, a theater, a bounty of activity groups and more. The community abuts Everglades National Park.

Palm Shores, Boynton Beach, Florida

On the southeastern Florida coast, Boynton Beach is the setting for Palm Shores, a settled, tropical 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. Stylish Mediterranean style single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a full activities menu and more.

Cedar Hammock, Naples, Florida

Beautiful Naples is on the southwestern Florida coast and is the setting for Cedar Hammock, an attractive master planned community with condos, single family homes, a golf course, an expansive clubhouse, swimming pools, tennis courts, planned activities and more.

Virginia Heritage at Lee's Parke, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg is outside of Washington, D.C. and is the location of Virginia Heritage, a beautiful 55+ enclave within the larger development of Lee's Parke. Single family homes are for sale and amenities include a large clubhouse, two swimming pools, walking trails, a woodworking shop, lighted tennis courts and more.

Savannah Lakes Village, West McCormick, South Carolina

West McCormick is in western South Carolina and the site of Savannah Lakes Village, a wooded lakeside community popular with baby boomers. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include golf courses, restaurants, tennis courts, a wellness center, a pool complex and more.

Sunflower, Fort Collins, Colorado

At the base of the Rocky Mountains in north central Colorado, thriving Fort Collins is the setting for Sunflower, an attractive 55+ modular home community with a clubhouse, a putting green, pickleball courts, RV storage, event gatherings and more.

Alamanda Key, Melbourne, Florida

On the eastern Florida coast, Melbourne is the site of Alamanda Key, a Key West-inspired 55+ community with single level, single family homes and duplexes. Amenities include two lakes and an "island-style" clubhouse.

Outside of Raleigh in north central North Carlina, Clayton is the setting for Flowers Planation, a wooded community with tennis courts, a cafe, town homes, single family homes and a lovely 55+ neighborhood named Sweetgrass.

Vitalia at Tradition, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the location of Vitalia at Tradition, a 55+ single family home enclave within a larger development. Amenities include lakes, a putting green, tennis courts, walking trails, a swimming pool with cabanas and more.

Lakepark at Tradition, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the location of LakePark at Tradition, a stylish 55+ neighborhood within a larger development. Colorful single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a resort-style pool, a yoga studio, a dog park, lakes, trails and more.

Bent Tree Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

The cute little waterfront town of Ocean Isle Beach is on the southern North Carolina coast and is the setting for Bent Tree Plantation, a peaceful, waterfront community with single family homes, condominiums, boat docks, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, tennis courts, RV storage and more.

Providence, Davenport, Florida

Davenport is in central Florida and is the setting for Providence, a gated community popular with baby boomers and empty nesters. Single family homes and attached homes in nicely manicured neighborhoods are for sale, and amenities include a golf course, a grand clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pools and plenty of green spaces.

Southern Meadow, Magnolia, Delaware

Magnolia is about five miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean in east central Delaware and is the location of Southern Meadow, a snug, well tended 55+ community with attractive manufactured homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, garden plots an activities director and more.

Cascades at St. Lucie West, Port St. Lucie, Florida

On the southeastern Florida coast, Port St. Lucie is the site of Cascades, a settled 55+ neighborhood within the larger, all ages community of St. Lucie West. Mediterranean-style single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a nine hole golf course, a large clubhouse, an outdoor swimming pool, a manned entry gate, tennis courts and more.

LeisureTowne, Southampton Township, New Jersey

Gated 55+ LeisureTowne sits in a pine forest in southern New Jersey and is well established. Cute single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, a driving range, dozen of activity clubs and more.

PebbleCreek, Goodyear, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Goodyear is the setting for PebbleCreek, a large 55+ community with single family homes and patio homes. Amenities include two lush golf courses, tennis courts, an aquatic center, a Lifelong Learning program and much more. Prices come in a wide range.

Springs of Mill Lakes, Opelika, Alabama

Opelika in southeastern Alabama is the site of Springs of Mill Lakes, a cozy new 55+ community with single level homes, an adjacent wildlife preserve, a coming neighborhood garden and more.

Pelican Point, Gonzales, Louisiana

Not far from New Orleans in southern Louisiana, Gonzales is the site of Pelican Pointe, a handsome all ages community with two golf courses, a restaurant, a clubhouse, tennis courts and a lovely 55+ neighborhood, The Greens, which has town homes and single family homes.

Olaloa, Mililani, Hawaii

On Hawaii's beautiful island of Oahu, Mililani is the site of Olaloa, a mellow, gated 55+ condominium community with 21 acres of green spaces, a swimming pool, a neighborhood garden, planned activities and more.

Quail Creek, Green Valley, Arizona

Green Valley is south of Tucson in southern Arizona and is the location of Quail Creek, a large, gated 55+ community with Mediterranean-style single family homes, town homes, 27 holes of golf, a clubhouse, an athletic center, tennis courts, pickelball courts, RV parking, fishing lakes, pretty views and more.

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club, Ormond Beach, Florida

Ormond Beach is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the location of Plantation Bay, a sprawling country club community with single family homes, town homes, condominiums, three golf courses, four clubhouses and grounds dotted with palms, ponds and parks. Many residents are baby boomers, and membership is not required.

Pines at Gahagan, Summerville, South Carolina

Just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, leisurely Summerville is the setting for Pines at Gahagan, a cozy 55+ community with single family homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, planned activities and more.

Whisper Walk, Boca Raton, Florida

Boca Raton is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the site of Whisper Walk, a large, settled 55+ community with patio homes, villas, clubhouses, swimming pools, planned activities and more.

Sundance at Buckeye, Buckeye, Arizona

Buckeye is outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona and is the site of Sundance at Buckeye, a 55+ and 45+ community with single family homes, a large clubhouse, a golf course, pretty views and more.

Stonebrook Cove, Conway, Arkansas

Conway is a nice town in central Arkansas and is the setting for Stonebrook Cove, a cozy, gated 55+ community with Craftsman style homes. Residents enjoy a small clubhouse, pond views, a peaceful ambiance and more.

Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Lakes of Carriage Hills, Tamarac, Florida

Tamarac is in southeastern Florida and the setting for Lakes of Carriage Hills, a mellow, established 55+ condominium community with lakes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool, neighborhood get-togethers and more.

Nestled on a historic farm and dotted by hills and pastures in central North Carolina, Fearrington Village is a community popular with baby boomers and empty nesters. Amenities include a Village Center, garden plots, tennis courts, a swim and croquet center and an eclectic mix of homes.

Heritage Oaks, Georgetown, Texas

Georgetown is outside of Austin in central Texas and is the site of Heritage Oaks, a settled 55+ enclave with brick single family homes, a clubhouse, walking and biking paths, an activities director and more.

Dataw Island, Dataw Island, South Carolina

Barefoot Bay, Sebastian, Florida

Carolina Preserve at Amberly, Cary, North Carolina

Cary is in central North Carolina and is the site of Carolina Preserve at Amberly, an established, welcoming 55+ community within a larger, all ages development. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include a clubhouse, a resort-style swimming pool, tennis courts, a putting green, a lake and an abundance of clubs, events and activities.

Villages at River Pointe, Canton, Georgia

Canton is in the foothills of Northern Georgia, about an hour outside of Atlanta, and is the setting for Villages at River Pointe, a cozy 55+ community with single level, attached homes and nearby shopping, dining and more.

Pecan Plantation, Granbury, Texas

Outside of Fort Worth, Granbury is the location of Pecan Plantation, a large community with brick single family homes, condominiums, tall trees, river access, a golf course, a marina, a dog park, an air park, a village center and more.

Sea Towers, St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg is on the Florida Gulf Coast and is the setting for Sea Towers, a gated, 55+ waterfront condominium community with a lagoon, a social director, a clubhouse, two swimming pools, a putting green and sweeping water views.

Heather Gardens, Aurora, Colorado

Close to Denver and the majestic Rocky Mountains, Aurora is the site of Heather Gardens, a large, peaceful 55+ community with town homes, condominiums, duplexes, a golf course, a spacious clubhouse, a swimming pool, a restaurant, green spaces, an activities director and more.

Sunbird Resort, Chandler, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Sunbird Resort is a large, established 55+ community with single family homes, manufactured homes, an 18 hole golf course and a good menu of activities, classes and events.

On Florida's southeastern coast, Sebastian is the site of Barefoot Bay, a large, settled manufactured home community popular with baby boomers, retirees and "snowbirds." It has a golf course, a private beach, RV storage, three swimming pools, a fishing pier and more.

On the southern South Carolina coast, beautiful Dataw Island is popular with baby boomers and boasts golf courses, tennis courts, an elegant clubhouse, restaurants, spa services, a deep water marina, not to mention town homes and single family homes in a wide price range.

Bentwater, Montgomery, Texas

Montgomery is near Lake Conroe in southeastern Texas and is the location of Bentwater, a gated waterfront community with private islands, a marina, a day spa and a wide range of home prices. Baby boomers love this place.

Province, Maricopa, Arizona

South of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Maricopa is the site of Province, a large 55+ resort-like community with single level homes, a bounty of amenities, 50 acres of water, acres of nicely landscaped grounds and more.

Ironwood, Casa Grande, Arizona

Casa Grande is in southern Arizona and is the setting for Ironwood Village, a gated 55+ duplex community with single level homes, Mediterranean architecture, a clubhouse, a resort syle swimming pool, a croquet lawn and more.

Heather Gardens, Aurora, Colorado

Close to Denver and the majestic Rocky Mountains, Aurora is the site of Heather Gardens, a large, peaceful 55+ community with town homes, condominiums, duplexes, a golf course, a spacious clubhouse, a swimming pool, a restaurant, green spaces, an activities director and more.

Turkey Creek Forest, Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville is in northern Florida and is the site of Turkey Creek Forest, a modest, wooded 55+ single family home community with a solar heated swimming pool, shaded tennis courts, a sense of privacy and more.

Solivita, Kissimmee, Florida

In central Florida, Kissimmee is the site of Solivita, a large Mediterranean-themed 55+ community with single family homes, duplexes, two giant clubhouses, 36 holes of golf, an art center, a dog park, a lifestyle team and more.

Gardens at Willow Creek, Prescott, Arizona

In the high country of central Arizona, Prescott is the setting for Gardens at Willow Creek, a small, gated 55+ community with single family homes, a clubhouse, a swimming pool and an inviting ambiance.

Cinnamon Cove, Fort Myers, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Ft. Myers is the site of Cinnamon Cove, a gated, age-targeted community with condominiums, town homes, single family homes, three lakes, four swimming pools, a spa, a plethora of activity groups and more.

Springs of Mill Lakes, Opelika, Alabama

Opelika in southeastern Alabama is the site of Springs of Mill Lakes, a cozy 55+ community with single level homes, two lakes, a zero-entry swimming pool, an adjacent wildlife preserve, a neighborhood garden and more.

La Cholla Hills, Tucson, Arizona

Tucson is in southern Arizona and the site of La Cholla Hills, an attractive, well-established 55+ community with single story, single family homes and town homes, two swimming pools, a nearby golf course and a bounty of events and activities.

Springs of Mill Lakes, Opelika, Alabama

Opelika in southeastern Alabama is the site of Springs of Mill Lakes, a cozy 55+ community with single level homes, two lakes, a zero-entry swimming pool, an adjacent wildlife preserve, a neighborhood garden and more.

Songbrook, Eugene, Oregon

Leafy Eugene is in western Oregon and is the setting for Songbrook, an inviting 55+ manufactured home community set amid flowering trees, ponds, green spaces and foot bridges. Amenities include a clubhouse, planned activities, RV storage and more. The sea is just sixty miles away.

Moultrie Oaks, St. Augustine, Florida

Historic St. Augustine is on the northeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Moultrie Oaks, a family owned, golf cart friendly 55+ manufactured home community with a heated swimming pool, RV storage and more.

Westbrook Village, Peoria, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Peoria is the site of Westbrook Village, a large, established 40+ community with Mediterranean-style casitas, condos and single family homes. Homeowners enjoy recreation centers, golf courses, movie nights, ice cream socials and much more.

Savannah Club, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Port St. Lucie is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the setting for Savannah Club, a colorful, low key but tidy 55+ mobile home/manufactured home community with a golf course, three clubhouses/recreation centers, a heated outdoor swimming pool, a performing arts center, RV storage and more.

Sun City Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is in southern Nevada and is the site of Sun City Summerlin, a large, established 55+ community with town homes, single family homes, four clubhouses, three golf courses, a plethora of events/groups, an activities director and more.

Villages at Oak Tree, Mooresville, North Carolina

Mooresville is nestled on the banks of Lake Norman in western North Carolina and is the setting for the Villages at Oak Tree, a lush, quiet 55+ community with single family homes and town homes tucked amid trees, ponds and bridges with white hand rails.

Wellington at Seven Hills, Spring Hill, Florida

North of Tampa in west central Florida, Wellington at Seven Hills is an established, lushly landscaped 55+ community with single family homes, attached homes, a beautiful clubhouse, an arts studio, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, miles of trails, an active activity calendar and more.

Lenox Place, Gallatin, Tennessee

Gallatin is outside of Nashville in north central Tennessee and is the site of Lenox Place, a nice, low key 55+ community with single story condominiums that have private courtyard entrances. Amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool and more.

Heritage Todd Creek, Thornton, Colorado

Thornton is north of Denver in pretty north central Colorado and is the site of Heritage Todd Creek, a 55+ community with beautiful duplexes and single family homes. Amenities include a golf course, a saltwater pool, tennis courts, planned outings and invigorating Rocky Mountain views.

Orchards of Stoney Point, Cumming, Georgia

Next to rambling Lake Lanier in rolling northern Georgia, Cumming is the site of Orchards of Stoney Point, an attractive gated 55+ town home community. Amenities include a salt water pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center and more.

Little Manatee Springs, Wimauma, Florida

Wimauma is about 20 miles inland from Florida's Gulf Coast and is the setting for Little Manatee Springs, a pretty 55+ manufactured home community nearly surrounded by Little Manatee River State Park. It has gated access, palm trees, spring-fed lakes, a nine hole golf course, covered RV parking, nature trails and more.

Villages of Royal Palm, Port Orange, Florida

Port Orange is on Florida's northeastern coast and is the setting for Villages of Royal Palm, a community that markets to retirees and baby boomers. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include swimming pools, tennis courts, putting greens and more.

Holiday Island, Holiday Island, Arkansas

On the shores of 53,000-acre Table Rock Lake in northwestern Arkansas, Holiday Island is a large resort community popular with baby boomers. Homes come in a wide range, and amenities include two golf courses, a marina, a recreation center, an amphitheater and more.

Sunbird Resort, Chandler, Arizona

Outside of Phoenix in southern Arizona, Sunbird Resort is a large, established 55+ community with single family homes, manufactured homes, an 18 hole golf course and a good menu of activities, classes and events.

Spanish Lakes, Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce, Florida

Port St. Lucie and Fort Pirece are on the southeastern Florida coast and are the sites of Spanish Lakes, a group of mellow 55+ communities with mobile/manufactured homes and concrete block homes, 25,000 square foot clubhouses, tennis courts, swimming pools, shuffleboard courts, golf courses, planned activities and more.

Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor, Florida

Palm Harbor sits on Florida's mid-Gulf Coast and is the location of Highland Lakes, a large, settled 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, lakes, a waterfront lodge, 27 holes of golf, three clubhouses, a good menu of activities and more.

Lake Providence, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Outside of Nashville in north central Tennessee, Lake Providence is a gated, 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a 15-acre lake and a wide range of amenities, clubs and activities.

Village at Deaton Creek, Hoschton, Georgia

About an hour outside of Atlanta in northern Georgia, Hoschton is the setting for Village at Deaton Creek, a gated 55+ community with town homes, single family homes, a huge clubhouse, planned events, trips, an activities director and more.

Huntington Landmark, Huntington Beach, California

On the Southern California coast, Huntington Beach is a classic beach town and the site of Huntington Landmark, a large, gated 55+ community with town homes, condominiums, two resort-style swimming pools, tennis courts, a putting green and a park-like setting. It is also just a mile from the beach.

Littlebrook, Roseburg, Oregon

In southwestern Oregon, Roseburg is the site of Littlebrook, a pretty 55+ manufactured home community at the end an old riverside country road. Homes look site-built and come in a variety of colors. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, and RV parking is available.

Bay Island, South Pasadena, Florida

On Florida's Gulf Coast, South Pasadena is the site of Bay Island, a casual, settled 55+ waterfront community with condominiums, a marina, swimming pools, a fishing dock, tennis courts and pretty views.

Sterling Place, Lakeland, Tennessee

Lakeland is in southwestern Tennessee and is the location of Sterling Place, a small, stylish 55+ community with brick single family homes, planned activities, walking paths and friendly folks.

Plantation at Leesburg, Leesburg, Florida

Country Place, Pearland, Texas

Outside of Houston, near the Texas Gulf Coast, Pearland is the location of Country Place, a gated, established 55+ community with an 18 hole golf course, a carriage house, single family homes and town homes.

In a north central Florida lakeside town not far from Orlando, gated, friendly 55+ Plantation at Leesburg has a variety of home styles, three clubhouses, two golf courses, lakes, a restaurant, lifestyle directors and more.

Valencia Lakes, Wimauma, Florida

In west central Florida, Wimauma is the site of Valencia Lakes, a large, gated 55+ community with single family homes, town homes, a 40,000 square foot clubhouse, a resort-style pool, an arts studio, an internet cafe, a dog park, RV storage and more.

Savannah Lakes Village, West McCormick, South Carolina

West McCormick is in western South Carolina and the site of Savannah Lakes Village, a wooded lakeside community popular with baby boomers. Single family homes and town homes are for sale, and amenities include golf courses, restaurants, tennis courts, a wellness center, a pool complex and more.

Centennial Station, Warminster, Pennsylvania

Warminster is in scenic Bucks County, Pennsylania and is the setting for Centennial Station, an established 55+ community with condominiums, an indoor swimming pool, two amenity centers, a restaurant and more.

The Oasis, Menifee, California

Menifee is in Southern California and the site of The Oasis, a large, gated 55+ community with single family homes, a clubhouse, an adjacent golf course and grounds dotted with crape myrtles, palm trees and pine trees.

Gables at Kepley Farm, Salisbury, North Carolina

In lush west central North Carolina, historic Salisbury is the setting for Gables at Kepley Farm, a non-gated 55+ community with nearby lake water recreation and inviting single family homes.

Westwind RV and Golf Resort, Yuma, Arizona

Yuma is in southern Arizona and is the setting for Westwind RV and Golf Resort, an award-winning 55+ community with a nine hole golf course, a large swimming pool, a long list of events/activities, park models for lease and more.

Eagle's Pointe, Bluffton, South Carolina

On the South Carolina coast, Bluffton is the site of Eagle's Pointe, an all ages community surrounded by golf course fairways and woods. Single family homes are for sale, and residents enjoy a clubhouse, tennis courts, a lake and more.

Palm Island, Cape Haze, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Cape Haze is home to Palm Island, an all ages condominium and single family home resort with "Old Florida" architecture, water views, beach access, a marina, a nature center, swimming pools and much more.

Monterey Yacht and Country Club, Stuart, Florida

Stuart is a nice town on Florida's southeastern coast and is the site of the Monterey Yacht and Country Club, a casual 55+ condominium community with clubhouses, a golf course, a yacht club and a bounty of activities.

King City, Portland, Oregon

In northwestern Oregon, progressive Portland is the site of King City, an established, wooded 55+ community with condos, town homes, single family homes, a clubhouse, two swimming pools, a putting green and a long menu of activities and groups.

Tara Woods, North Fort Myers, Florida

North Fort Myers is on the southwestern Florida coast and is the location of Tara Woods, a gated 55+ community with three lakes, two heated swimming pools, tennis courts, a putting green, RV storage and good-looking manufactured homes, many with designer features.

IslandWalk at West Villages, Venice, Florida

On the southwestern Florida coast, Venice is the location of IslandWalk, an all ages community with Mediterranean-style single story homes, an elegant entryway, lush landscaping and a beautiful resort-style swimming pool.

Scenic Hills, Schertz, Texas

Comfortable Schertz is outside of San Antonio in south central Texas and is the site of Scenic Hills, a leafy, settled 55+ community with a manned entry gate, brick single family homes, a nice lodge, RV and boat storage and a bounty of groups and activities.

Seasons at Prince Creek West, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

On South Carolina's northern shore, charming Murrells Inlet is home to Seasons, a 55+ neighborhood within the popular all ages development of Prince Creek. Amenities include a large clubhouse, a PGA - TPC golf course, a lifestyle director and more. Single family homes, most with a view of a fairway, water or woods, are for sale.

Heritage at Vizcaya, Round Rock, Texas

Outside of Austin in the Texas Hill Country, Round Rock is the setting for Heritage at Vizcaya, a 55+ neighborhood within a larger, all ages community. Stylish single family homes are for sale, and amenities include a new clubhouse, a lagoon-style swimming pool, a "bark park," an activities director and more.

Lenox Place, Gallatin, Tennessee

Gallatin is outside of Nashville in north central Tennessee and is the site of Lenox Place, a nice, low key 55+ community with single story condominiums that have private courtyard entrances. Amenities include a clubhouse, a swimming pool and more.

Knollwood Village, Southern Pines, North Carolina

Southern Pines is in south central North Carolina and is the setting for Knollwood Village, a wooded community with condominiums, town homes and single family homes. Residents enjoy a nine hole golf course and a quiet atmosphere.

Sunshine Country Club Estates, Harlingen, Texas

Deep in the Rio Greande Valley in South Texas, Harlingen is the setting for Sunshine Country Club Estates, a casual 55+ community with mobile/manufactured homes, site-built homes, a clubhouse, a 9-hole golf course, RV parking, planned activities and more.

Plantation at Leesburg, Leesburg, Florida

In a north central Florida lakeside town not far from Orlando, gated, friendly 55+ Plantation at Leesburg has a variety of home styles, three clubhouses, two golf courses, lakes, a restaurant, lifestyle directors and more.

Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville, South Carolina

Near the South Carolina southern coast, Hardeeville is the site of Hilton Head Lakes, a lakeside single family home community popular with baby boomers. Ameniites include an 18-hole golf course, a waterfront clubhouse, a new amenities center, an activities director and more.

Jupiter Bay, Jupiter, Florida

Balmy, quaint and sedate, Jupiter is on the southeastern Florida coast and is the site of Jupiter Bay, an all ages condominium community that is popular with "snowbirds" and second home owners. Lush and well-manicured, it has a lake, two swimming pools, a poolside restaurant and a walkway to the beach.

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