Active Adult Communities

Discover 5800+ Active Adult Communities That Cater to All Different Lifestyles


August 12, 2012 • Fenny Peiffer

Your home can become a lonely place that gives you the feeling of emptiness once your children have left the nest. Then it may be time for you to consider purchasing a home in an active adult community where you can be with like minded people of similar ages who will share the same stage of life – what we like to call your ‘second youth’.

If you relocate to an Active Adult Living community, you may get to enjoy a host of social activities and be rid of some or all of the burdens normally associated with maintaining your residence as some of these communities have homes that are maintained by the property management for you.We understand that purchasing a home and relocating is a large commitment. It is an investment that requires great thought and consideration. There are various factors that should be taken into consideration if you are considering purchasing or even renting. One of the most important aspects to consider when selecting senior retirement communities is your preferred lifestyle. What would you rather be doing during this carefree 55plus phase of your life? Would you be interested in spending your days at the beach, playing golf or living the peaceful life in the fresh countryside?The ActiveAdultLiving.com website offers details on over 5,800 communities and is categorized for you by lifestyles.

Sun, Surf and Fun of Coastal Living

Coastal living is extremely popular and it is a healthy lifestyle. Living near the sea can help to make you really fit and refreshed. If you are interested, there are several communities that are available with wonderful beach access and even beach fronts.

Villa Trieste in Oceanside, California with its beautiful oceanic views and beaches and restaurants is a fine example of a 55+ senior community catering to coastal lifestyle. This is a beautiful, gated community, dotted with palm trees with views of the ocean. Centrally and conveniently located, this community offers you everything from nearby shopping to spa and sauna and swimming facilities.  The city of Oceanside has, in fact, 14 active lifestyle and 55+ communities for your consideration!  They feature a diversity of options and amenities and are all worth having a look at…

The Four Seasons at Sea Oaks in Barnegat, New Jersey is another community where solitude and peace and quiet are provided in abundance. This is a small, community where boating and fishing and playing golf will keep you entertained throughout the day, whenever you may decide to drag yourself away from the beach.  There are, in fact, 8 different communities detailed in Barnegat, New Jersey on the Active Adult Living website offering a range of lifestyles, home types and price ranges.

Loving the Golf Green

If your idea of perfect life is playing a round of golf and soaking in the sunshine and drinking up the scenic beauty, then consider golfcommunities such as Heritage Shoresin Bridgeville, Delaware – with its 18-hole championship course designed by popular golf course designer Arthur Hills. Here, you will find a well-manicured and impressive golf course suitable for many hours of teeing it up. You can also consider Terravita Golf and Country Club, in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona.  It is one of the number one golf courses in Arizona. This golf course provides you scenic and breath-taking views, with an 18-hole course with a two-way driving range plus chipping, sand, and putting practice areas.

Mountain Living

If you prefer to be nestled among the mountains, playing golf or swimming with mountainous vistas for your scenery, you can consider communities such as Heritage at Eagle Bend, Colorado. Located just outside Denver, this fabulous senior retirement community provides you hours of activities with breath-taking views of the Rocky Mountains. Montreaux Communityin Mount Vernon, Washington is another active adult community where mountain views are guaranteed to impress. This community is equidistant to Seattle and Vancouver, BC, and each home is designed andbuilt to make the best of active senior living.

Whether you prefer mountain living, golfing, coastal living, waterfront communities, ranch style low maintenance condominium living, or whatever – you are sure to find the home of your dreams in any one of these communities. We have just mentioned a few and below are a few more for you to check out.

Whatever your requirements and preferences, you can consider getting online and clicking on ActiveAdultLiving.com for easy access to details on more than 5,800 communities across the country. It is the most comprehensive online data resource for your reference, when you want to find an Active Adult age-restricted 55+ or Active Lifestyle (age-appropriate) Community to fit your needs. You will find that it is extremely user friendly and categorizes properties per price, state and lifestyle. Your search will yield hundreds of communities with home details, house layouts, activities offered and prices to facilitate your decision-making process.

 

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