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Guide to the Top 55 Senior Living Communities
Guide to the Top 55+ Senior Living Communities
Retirees and seniors who prefer an active lifestyle may want to consider 55+ communities. With resort amenities such as golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and social clubs, the biggest problem residents may face is fitting all this fun into the daily schedule. These communities are a great place to make new friends who share your desire to be active and social in retirement.
Resort Senior Living
Residents of 55+ senior living communities enjoy a resort lifestyle every day. Clubhouses with spa and fitness facilities are available for daily use. Onsite restaurants and bars give residents a night on the town without having to leave their neighborhood.
Houses within these communities provide a mix of comfort and luxury. Generally, these single-family homes can be updated and customized. Newly constructed houses are outfitted with energy-efficient appliances. In some communities, landscaping and lawn care are also included in HOA dues so residents don’t have to spend hours trimming the lawn and shrubs.
Common areas within the neighborhood are also maintained. Residents will find manicured lawns, clean clubhouses, and trimmed pathways.
Safety and Privacy
Entry gates allow only residents and their guests into the neighborhood. There may also be extra security systems or patrolling units that make sure streets are safe.
Active Social Calendars
Holiday parties, themed dinners, golf tournaments, and tennis mixers are just a few events that are often on the calendar. Clubs for special interests, such as gardening and woodworking, are available so like-minded residents can gather and share their love for their hobbies.
Sample Communities to Discover
Tuscan Village
Welcome to the Good Life. There has truly never been a better time to leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and escape to the wide open spaces of the Texas Hill Country. Tuscan Village is Texas’ premier community for active adults 55+. Located within the prestigious Horseshoe Bay Resort Community, a renowned golf destination, Tuscan Village is perfect as an everyday retreat or home away from home.
At Tuscan Village, residents are invited to celebrate this chapter of life – fondly referred to as The Good Life. Offering low-maintenance Lock & Leave townhomes, villas, and golf estate homes, as well as an array of world-class amenities, Tuscan Village residents enjoy a socially-rich lifestyle just steps outside their front door. Move-in ready homes as well as homesites are available from the mid-$600s to $1.9M+.
The heart of the community, Club Salus, is the exclusive homeowner’s clubhouse conveniently located just steps from each resident’s front door. Club Salus offers a private space for residents to socialize and participate in health and wellness activities in the company of like-minded neighbors. The recently completed Phase 2 of Club Salus provides residents with additional gathering space for year-round socializing, events, and activities. Through strategic partnerships, Tuscan Village residents also enjoy membership opportunities at Horseshoe Bay Resort – including golf options to play at four private, renowned courses.
Whether you’re looking to downsize without compromise or find a weekend retreat without the upkeep, Tuscan Village’s low-maintenance homes deliver a lifestyle of leisure, luxury and convenience.
Carolina Riverside by Del Webb
Ideally situated near historic downtown Belmont and bordered by the South Fork of the Catawba River, you’ll find Carolina Riverside, a vibrant 55+ community of new homes designed by nationally recognized Del Webb home builders. Active lifestyles begin here, with a future recreation hub featuring an exclusive 19,000 square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, an onsite lifestyle director who will plan regular events and activities, pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, and more. Carolina Riverside will offer 11 flexible, open-concept ranch-style floorplans designed with the buyer in mind. Residents will have easy access to the Catawba River, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and more. Carolina Riverside is located minutes from downtown Belmont with great local restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. If you’re interested in a bustling scene, residents have easy access to Uptown Charlotte’s sporting events, shows, and entertainment.
Brightmore at Wellen Park
Coming in late 2023, Brightmore will bring a vibrant brand of active and spirited 55+ living to the top master-planned destination of Wellen Park in Venice, FL. Brightmore will be a fresh new 55+ new home neighborhood that is rooted in well-being, new possibilities and a sense of community.
Stylish paired villa and single-family homes will be complemented by resort-inspired amenities in a gated, low-maintenance setting that is surrounded by the Wellen Park lifestyle, and just a short drive away from world-class beaches, shopping, dining and exciting experiences.
Cresswind DeLand
Cresswind DeLand is a new, 55+ community in DeLand, Florida. Near Orlando, New Smyrna Beach, and Daytona, this new Central Florida community is designed for active adults with resort-style amenities and convenient access to beaches, shopping and dining, golf, and healthcare.
The community overlooks scenic Lake Winnemisett and gives residents access to a variety of water activities and recreational opportunities. The resident-exclusive clubhouse features a state-of-the-art Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center, art studio, event area, and several indoor and outdoor gathering spots. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool with sundeck, tennis and pickleball courts, walking trails, a dog park, and a community garden.
As Kolter Homes second Cresswind active adult new home community in the area, homebuyers can choose from various floorplans designed for optimal flexibility to create a home Built Around You. Cresswind DeLand features three collections of 13 all-new floorplans, ranging from 2- to 5 bedrooms. Kolter Homes offers dozens of structural options, so homebuyers have the ability to add bedrooms, expanded garages, fitness or study spaces, and more. Plus, choose from hundreds of personalization opportunities in the on-site Design Studio.
Luminescence at Liberty
Luminescence at Liberty is DeNova Homes’ newest 55 + Active Adult gated community in Rio Vista, California. Luminescence will feature 163 single-story homes and 74 duets (148 homes). The single-family homes feature three-floor plans ranging from approximately 1,302 to 1,569 square feet and include two bedrooms, two baths, two-car garages, and covered patios (per plan). The duets feature one floor plan of approximately 1,160 square feet with two bedrooms, two baths, a one-car garage, and outdoor patios (per plan). Luminescence offers open floor plan layouts with flexible spaces that fit your needs and all the amenities you expect from DeNova Homes.
Luminescence at Liberty is a gated community and offers a range of incredible amenities, including a centrally located Great Lawn with tree-lined walkways connecting you to the Community Garden and other major facilities, including the Ranch House, the Barn, the Pool, and the Fitness Center. The Ranch House includes the Liberty House Café, several multi-purpose spaces, and a large, covered patio with fire pits. This facility is the central gathering space to relax and participate in activities with other residents. The Events Barn provides a secondary area for large-scale events, an art studio, and a business lounge. Liberty features eight bocce ball courts, two tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a labyrinth, walking trails, and a dog park for your four-legged friends.
Southern Harmony
Introducing Del Webb Southern Harmony, Coming Spring 2024 to the Nashville area!
Imagine thriving in the breathtaking countryside of middle Tennessee surrounded by rolling hills while soaking in the fresh air and warm sunshine. Now imagine discovering everyday conveniences minutes away, a lively social calendar, diverse clubs and interest groups, plus world-class amenities just steps away from home. All of this will be waiting for you at Southern Harmony, Tennessee’s premier active adult community.
Southern Harmony in Murfreesboro, TN offers an abundance of social and recreational activities, a mild four-season climate, and a collection of innovative, flexible floor plans coupled with Tennessee’s low cost of living. A private community clubhouse and resort-style outdoor amenities are relished by residents who enjoy an active lifestyle. But the best reason to make Southern Springs home is the home itself. Our thoughtfully designed, well-crafted homes offer purposeful design options for easier living.
At the heart of this dynamic, master-planned community is a 21,000+ Sq. Ft. Residents Clubhouse including a state-of-the-art fitness center, hobby and meeting rooms, large event room, indoor and outdoor pools, sport courts, arboretum, Veterans Park, event lawn and open-air performance pavilion. From games, to cooking class, to line dancing, and parties, there is something for everyone.
Southern Harmony is located minutes from the big city of Nashville and the beautiful Tennessee countryside with hiking, fishing, golfing, wineries and so much more to explore. Living just south of Nashville, you will be able to enjoy the Frist Museum, Grand Ole Opry, Cheekwood Botanical Garden, a concert at Bridgestone Arena, or cheer on the Tennessee Titans. Nashville International Airport is just twenty-nine miles from home. Experience exceptional healthcare close to home at Ascension Saint Thomas, Williamson Medical Center, and Alvin C. York VA Medical Center.
At Southern Harmony you will find well-crafted, new ranch homes in a low-maintenance setting. Choose from ten innovative floor plans with flexible indoor and outdoor entertaining space for hosting family dinners and neighborhood get-togethers. You can expect luxury features such as zero-entry showers, point-of-use storage, widened hallways, and open flowing spaces in every plan.
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