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Discover the Best Active Adult Communities in the U.S.

For nearly 30 years, Private Communities Registry (PCR) has been the trusted resource for homebuyers searching for the best active adult communities in the United States. Whether you're looking for a 55+ adult community with resort-style amenities, golf courses, or waterfront views, we make it easy to find your ideal active retirement community based on location, lifestyle preferences, and available real estate.

What Are Active Adult Communities?

Active adult communities are designed for homebuyers seeking a low-maintenance, socially engaging lifestyle. These communities for active adults typically feature resort-style amenities such as clubhouses, golf courses, pickleball courts, and walking trails, fostering a vibrant atmosphere for like-minded individuals. Many also offer planned activities, social clubs, and fitness programs, promoting active senior living in a welcoming, age-restricted environment.

Who Are Active Adult Communities For?

These communities are ideal for:

  • Retirees and pre-retirees looking for a relaxed yet engaging lifestyle
  • Empty nesters seeking to downsize or relocate to warmer climates
  • Active adults who value social interaction, fitness, and recreation
  • Those wanting a low-maintenance home with modern designs and energy efficiency

Where Are the Best Retirement Communities for Active Adults?

From the sunny beaches of Florida to the scenic mountains of the Carolinas and the golf courses of Arizona, PCR showcases the best retirement communities for active adults across the country. Popular locations for active adult living include:

  • Southeast – Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina
  • Southwest – Arizona, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico
  • West Coast – California, Idaho, Washington
  • Northeast & Mid-Atlantic – Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey
  • Midwest – Tennessee, Oklahoma

Whether you’re looking for a gated active adult community near a city or a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature, PCR helps you explore and compare active adult communities in your preferred location. Start your search today and find your perfect home in one of the nation's top adult lifestyle living destinations.


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Compass Pointe

Leland, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Leland, North Carolina

Awarded the 2016 Bliss Award for “Best North Carolina Community of the Year,” Compass Pointe offers new homes, townhomes and lots for sale in a gated resort and retirement community near North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, with golf, tennis and other club amenities under development. Lots from $200,000+; Homes priced from the mid $500,000s to $1 million. Read More...

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Cresswind Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Charlotte, North Carolina

This Charlotte, NC 55+ community is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but still within easy reach of Uptown attractions. Resort-style amenities include an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and walking & biking trails. Clubs and programs are offered for every hobby. NASCAR, golf, and mountains are easily accessible. Homes priced from the $400,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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Cresswind Wesley Chapel

Monroe, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Monroe, North Carolina

This master-planned active adult (55+) community in suburban Charlotte blends modern conveniences with a rural, small-town atmosphere. Forbes named the region one of the nation’s “Best Places to Retire,” citing its good climate, good air quality and no state income tax on Social Security. Residents will have convenient access to Uptown Charlotte, the airport, shopping, golf and more. Priced from the $400,000s to the $800,000s. Read More...

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Flowers Plantation

Clayton, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Clayton, North Carolina

This 3,000-acre gated community is located just 20 minutes outside of North Carolina's Research Triangle. Along with quick access to the Triangle's renowned healthcare, shops, dining, and entertainment venues, this master-planned community offers a diverse selection of amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, walking trails, and more. Homes and townhomes from the $300,000s to $1 million. Apartment rentals starting at $1,450/month.. Read More...

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Landfall

Wilmington, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

This established Wilmington, North Carolina country club community is situated just west of the Intracoastal Waterway, five minutes from Wrightsville Beach. A long list of amenities is topped by 45 holes of golf designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Lots are priced from about $400,000 to $2 million; Homes, Condos and Townhomes are priced from about $575,000 to $3.5 million. Read More...

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Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation

Leland, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Leland, North Carolina

This North Carolina gated golf community offers an active lifestyle just five minutes from historic downtown Wilmington. Amenities include 27 holes of championship golf, indoor and outdoor pools, a pro shop & restaurant, a brand-new fitness & wellness center, walking trails, and tennis courts. Lots priced from $100,000 to $200,000; Homes from the $400,000s to $700,000; Condos/Townhomes from $300,000 and up. Read More...

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Riverlights

Wilmington, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

This Wilmington, NC river-front coastal community is set along the Cape Fear River and is located less than 5 miles from historic downtown Wilmington and 12 miles from area beaches. The community features a 38-acre fresh water lake for non-motorized boats, miles of multi-use trails with a waterfront boardwalk, 8+ parks and open spaces, public day docks, a separate 55+ active adult community with private amenities, and the Marina Village community hub, which is home to local shopping, dining and more. Townhomes priced from the high $300,000s to the low $500,000s; Homes priced from the $400,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation

Shallotte, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Shallotte, North Carolina

Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation is conveniently located close to three of the most pristine beaches on the east coast. Rivers Edge is known for its all-inclusive amenities and active lifestyle which includes an award-winning 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, River Hall Residence Club, 27-acre freshwater Palmer Lake, oceanfront beach club, walking & biking trails, and views of the Shallotte River and its tributaries. Water, golf, and nature view homesites, homes, and townhomes are available. Lots from $20,000 to $200,000; homes & townhomes from the $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Ryan Homes at Lakes at Riverbend

Navassa, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Navassa, North Carolina

Ryan Homes at Lakes at Riverbend is a North Carolina community near Wilmington and the Cape Fear River in Navassa, NC. Its convenient location, low-maintenance homes, and resort-style amenities make the community perfect for families, active adults, and retirees. Amenities include a 5,000 square foot clubhouse with a fitness center and adjacent beach entry swimming pool, gathering area with fire pit, three pickleball courts, bocce court, play lawn, and walking trails. Townhomes priced from the high $200,000s. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s. Read More...

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Sea Trail Plantation

Sunset Beach, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Sunset Beach, North Carolina

This golf and resort community offers the best in coastal living, along with championship golf courses, resort-style amenities, and a wide variety of homes. Recreational offerings include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, walking & biking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, fishing ponds, and weekly activities for all interests. Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand is just 30 minutes away. Lots from $60,000 to $190,000. Homes, Townhomes, Condos from $220,000 to the low $900,000s. Read More...

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The Coves Mountain River Club

Lenoir, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Lenoir, North Carolina

Breathe in the mountain air, and savor the wildflowers; you’ve found your new home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Welcome to The Coves Mountain River Club, a 3,200-acre gated community on the Johns River. Private trails wind past sparkling streams and mountain overlooks. Gardens, picnic pavilions, kayak access points, equestrian facilities, and more await. End the day with a glorious sunset at the ridgetop clubhouse. Home sites from $39,900 - $139,900. Cabins, Cottages, and Traditional Homes are available. Read More...

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The Sanctuary at Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Sunset Beach, North Carolina

The Sanctuary at Sunset Beach is a picturesque low-maintenance master-planned community located in the charming town of Sunset Beach, NC. The coastal North Carolina community is just minutes from the beach, with amenities including a resort-style pool, coastal clubhouse, fitness center, cabanas, outdoor fireplace, grilling stations, outdoor lounge area, golf cart parking, and miles of sidewalks and walking paths. Homebuyers can choose from premium North Carolina real estate in a variety of customizable floorplans with homes starting in the low $400,000s.. Read More...

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Trilogy® Lake Norman

Denver, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Denver, North Carolina

Trilogy® Lake Norman is a new gated and master-planned 55+ retirement community about half an hour northwest of downtown Charlotte. The community will combine resort-like social and recreational amenities with a selection of new homes for sale near Lake Norman and Interstate 77. Homes are priced from the $400,000s to the $600,000s. Read More...

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Waterford of the Carolinas

Wilmington, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

Located along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Waterford of the Carolinas offers the best of coastal and city living. Resort-style amenities coupled with immediate access to downtown Historic Wilmington and Atlantic beaches give residents ample room to relax and explore. Most of the homes and lots are lakefront or offer water views. Lots priced from $59,900 to $269,900; Homes from $239,900 to $499,900. Read More...

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Winding River Plantation

Bolivia, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Bolivia, North Carolina

This award winning master-planned community offers a waterfront club lifestyle with a 27-hole Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, tennis, swimming, deep water marina for boating and fishing, and more. The community is just 30 minutes from Wilmington, NC and one hour from Myrtle Beach, SC. Lots priced from $12,000 to $300,000; Homes, Townhomes, Villas & Condos priced from $100,000 to $1 million. Read More...

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Timber Ridge Estates

Tuskahoma, Oklahoma Active Adult Community
Tuskahoma, Oklahoma

Timber Ridge Estates is an exclusive 800-acre gated community in Tuskahoma, OK, less than three hours from Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. The private southeast Oklahoma sanctuary provides stunning mountain views and pristine landscapes where residents of all ages enjoy luxury amenities like an event pavilion, pickleball courts, private trails, fishing ponds, and access to the nearby 14,000-acre Sardis Lake. The community offers secluded 2-8 acre lots, allowing buyers to build their dream home with their preferred builder. Lots priced from $80,000 to $350,000. Read More...

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Amblebrook Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Active Adult Community
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

This 55+ community in Adams County, Pennsylvania offers a farm-to-table lifestyle and single-story new homes designed for active adults. Amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pools, tennis & pickleball, bocce ball, lakes & fishing streams, community gardens, and more. Historic Gettysburg is minutes away. Homes priced from $349,990-$594,990. Read More...

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Steel Club

Hellertown, Pennsylvania Active Adult Community
Hellertown, Pennsylvania

Nestled in the hills of Saucon Valley, Pennsylvania Steel Club is a golf community conveniently located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. Residents have access to a 280-acre campus featuring an 18-hole Championship course and golf facilities, an expansive clubhouse, Olympic-sized swimming pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, walking trails, community gardens, several dining venues, and more. A collection of 37 custom-made homes with a variety of picturesque lots, architectural styles, and curated finishes are priced from $600,000 to $1.3 million. Read More...

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Winding Creek 55+ Living

Annville, Pennsylvania Active Adult Community
Annville, Pennsylvania

Conveniently situated amidst the charm of two picturesque towns in Lebanon County, PA—Annville and Palmyra—Winding Creek is a 55-plus community that combines a great location with low-maintenance living, and resort-style amenities. Residents have access to a clubhouse with gathering areas, kitchen and bar, game rooms, a fitness center, heated outdoor pool with lounge areas and pavilion, pickleball courts, putting green, and bocce ball courts. Nestled among farmlands and countryside, the community provides a quaint atmosphere that’s within proximity to dining, shopping, recreation, and healthcare. The premium Pennsylvania real estate is perfect for 55+ homebuyers offering various floorplans and low-maintenance homes that include snow removal. Homes priced from the $400,000s. Read More...

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Anderson Farms

Aiken, South Carolina Active Adult Community
Aiken, South Carolina

Anderson Farms is a South Carolina equestrian community combining small-town charm with resort-style luxuries. Amenities include nature and walking trails, community garden and chicken coop, a pond with dock access, and optional membership at The Reserve Club at Woodside. Horse hobbyists have access to riding and workout ring, community barn, and riding trails. Homes priced from $500,000 to $1 million+. Lots priced from $80,000 to $200,000+. Read More...

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