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Active Adult Communities

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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Gavilán

Rancho Mission Viejo, California Active Adult Community
Rancho Mission Viejo, California
Gavilán at Rancho Mission Viejo is a collection of established 55+ neighborhoods in Orange County, California, located across the villages of Sendero, Esencia, and Rienda. Residents enjoy exclusive age-qualified amenities along with access to all Rancho Mission Viejo recreation clubs, trails, and parks near San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, San Clemente, and Ladera Ranch.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $900,000s to high $1 millions

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Gavilán Ridge

Rancho Mission Viejo, California Active Adult Community
Rancho Mission Viejo, California
Gavilán Ridge at Rancho Mission Viejo is the first 55+ village in the Rancho Mission Viejo master-planned community, featuring five new neighborhoods with modern homes, resort-style amenities, and active adult living near San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point.

Pricing: Homes from the $900,000s to $1.4 million+

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Griffin Ranch

La Quinta, California Active Adult Community
La Quinta, California
Toll Brothers at Griffin Ranch in La Quinta, CA, is an exclusive community in Southern California featuring 37 estate-sized new construction homes. This California gated community offers world-class amenities including a clubhouse, fitness, tennis, pickleball, and swimming. With expansive single-story floorplans, luxury finishes, and scenic mountain views, it presents sophisticated California homes for sale in a prestigious desert setting.

Pricing: Homes priced from $1.8 million to $2.7 million.

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

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Heritage Carson Creek

El Dorado Hills, California Active Adult Community
El Dorado Hills, California
Heritage Carson Creek in El Dorado Hills, CA, is a new master-planned community exclusively for active adults 55+, offering a luxurious and serene lifestyle with single-family homes designed for comfort and convenience. The gated California community features amenities such as a spacious clubhouse and sport courts, with nearby shopping and dining, outdoor recreation, and world-class golf courses. Homes include three unique collections with single-story designs, covered outdoor living spaces, and select plans featuring Lennar’s Next Gen® design for multi-generational living.

Pricing: Homes priced from the high $400,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

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Heritage Palms Country Club

Indio, California Active Adult Community
Indio, California
Heritage Palms Country Club is a gated 55+ community in Indio, California, with 1,004 single-story homes and an Arthur Hills-designed golf course. Residents enjoy a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, onsite dining, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness, tennis, pickleball, social activities, and scenic Coachella Valley mountain views.

Pricing: From the low $300,000s to $900,000

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Heritage Placer Vineyards

Roseville, California Active Adult Community
Roseville, California
This Northern California 55+ Community is located just 25 miles from Sacramento in Roseville, CA. Specifically designed for active adults, amenities of this master-planned community include a clubhouse with fitness center and swimming pool, tennis, Bocce, and pickleball courts, and plenty of open space and walking trails. Three well-appointed collections of Lennar Homes range from 1,260 to 2,993 square feet.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $500,000s to $800,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Solar/Renewable Solar/Renewable
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Homestead

Dixon, California Active Adult Community
Dixon, California
K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Homestead is a new active adult 55+ community in Dixon, CA, close to Sacramento and just a short drive to nearby Napa, Tahoe, and the Bay Area. Amenities within this Northern California community include a clubhouse, swimming pool with spa and poolside cabanas, fitness center, outdoor exercise area and yoga deck, pickleball and bocce courts, walking trails, and more.

Pricing: A variety of new low-maintenance single-family homes and spacious floorplans start in the $500,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Laguna Woods Village

Laguna Woods, California Active Adult Community
Laguna Woods, California
Laguna Woods Village in Laguna Woods, CA is a premier California 55+ community offering resort-style living in a secure gated community setting. This expansive active adult community in Southern California features golf courses, clubhouses, fitness centers, pools, and more than 250 clubs. Located minutes from Laguna Beach and Irvine, residents enjoy convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and California homes for sale within one of Orange County’s most established active adult communities.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $200,000s to high $1 millions

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Nevina™ - a Trilogy® Boutique Community®

Paso Robles, California Active Adult Community
Paso Robles, California
Nestled amid the picturesque Viñedo master plan in the heart of Paso Robles, CA, is Nevina™- a Trilogy® Boutique Community®. This vibrant and active 55-plus community is strategically located near San Luis Obispo in the heart of wine country midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and just a short drive from the renowned beaches of California’s Central Coast. Designed to provide retirees 55 and over with a social and amenity-filled experience, residents are treated to wellness and fitness opportunities, pickleball, dining and wine programs, regular social events, and excursions. Featuring approximately 413 new construction homesites, the premium California real estate consists of single-story homes with distinct floorplan options.

Pricing: Priced from the $800,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Sun City Palm Desert

Palm Desert, California Active Adult Community
Palm Desert, California
Sun City Palm Desert is a resort-style California 55+ community in the Coachella Valley. Featuring two championship golf courses, three clubhouses, fitness centers, pools, and more than 80 clubs and groups, this gated active adult community in Southern California offers an unparalleled lifestyle. It’s an ideal destination for those looking to retire in California with endless recreation, sunshine, and value.

Pricing: Single-level homes priced from the mid $300,000s to over $1 million.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Sun City Shadow Hills

Indio, California Active Adult Community
Indio, California
Sun City Shadow Hills is a gated 55+ golf community in Indio, California, with 3,450 single-family homes and extensive resort amenities. Residents enjoy two clubhouses, championship and par-3 golf, onsite dining, fitness centers, indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball, tennis, social clubs, and Coachella Valley mountain views.

Pricing: From the mid $300,000s to $1 million+

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Trilogy at La Quinta

La Quinta, California Active Adult Community
La Quinta, California
Trilogy at La Quinta is a gated 55+ golf community in California's Coachella Valley with 1,238 single-family homes. Residents enjoy championship golf, two amenity clubs, onsite dining, a full-service spa, fitness, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, social activities, and spectacular Santa Rosa Mountain views.

Pricing: From the high $400,000s to $1.2 million+

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Trilogy® at The Polo Club

Indio, California Active Adult Community
Indio, California
With a total of about 750 residences and a quiet "down valley" location, this active lifestyle Palm Springs-area resort retirement community offers buyers an exclusive gated environment with a deluxe suite of social and recreational amenities. The members-only Polo Club features a fine dining restaurant, fitness center, resort swimming pools, tennis, and a sports center.

Pricing: Homes are priced from the low $400,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Trilogy® Bickford

Bickford Ranch, California Active Adult Community
Bickford Ranch, California
Trilogy Bickford is an active lifestyle resort and retirement community in Lincoln, CA. Located 24 miles northeast of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this 55+ community features a clubhouse with resort-style amenities that include a swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, restaurant & bar, and lounge areas. Residents can choose from a variety of Shea Homes’ latest floorplans with open concepts and contemporary designs.

Pricing: Priced from the low $500,000's.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Solar/Renewable Solar/Renewable
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

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Trilogy® San Juan Oaks

Hollister, California Active Adult Community
Hollister, California
Trilogy® San Juan Oaks is a 55-plus golf community nestled in the Northern California foothills between charming Hollister and historic San Juan Bautista. The the active adult community offers a country club lifestyle and easy access to many of California’s top cities and attractions. Amenities include the recently remodeled 18-hole championship golf course designed by Fred Couples, three distinctive restaurants with full bars, a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, walking/biking trails, and dog park. Home designs from Shea’s popular Freedom Collection offer up to 10 floorplans designed for those 55 and over ranging from 1,507 to 2,906 square feet.

Pricing: Priced from the high $600,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Villa Portofino

Palm Desert, California Active Adult Community
Palm Desert, California
Villa Portofino is a gated 55+ community in Palm Desert, California, offering new and resale homes in a maintenance-friendly setting. Residents enjoy a 30,000-square-foot club, onsite dining, fitness, swimming, a spa, private movie theater, games, activities, and mountain views near shopping, golf, healthcare, and entertainment.

Pricing: From the low $300,000s to mid $700,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Watercolors

La Quinta, California Active Adult Community
La Quinta, California
Watercolors is a gated 55+ community in La Quinta, California, offering 149 single-level homes through an income-qualified homeownership program. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and spa, walking paths, and a convenient location near shopping, dining, golf, healthcare, and Coachella Valley attractions.

Pricing: From the mid $300,000s to mid $400,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Trilogy® Centerra®

Loveland, Colorado Active Adult Community
Loveland, Colorado
Trilogy® Centerra® is a new 55+ resort-style community in Loveland, Colorado, and the first Trilogy® community in the state. Located within Centerra’s award-winning Kinston neighborhood, this active adult community combines new Shea Homes residences with planned resort amenities, fitness, pickleball, dining, trails, open space, and easy access to Northern Colorado attractions.

Pricing: Lots $5,000 to $100,000; Homes $500,000 t0 $700,000

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Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Heritage Shores

Bridgeville, Delaware Active Adult Community
Bridgeville, Delaware
Winner of the National Association of Home Builders' "Best New Active Adult Community" award, this 55+ community offers an Arthur Hills-designed golf course, clubhouse, fitness and aquatic center including indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, and a driving range. Centrally located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay in Bridgeville, Delaware, and just 30 minutes from Rehoboth Beach and Delaware's capital.

Pricing: Villas from the $200,000s and Single-Family Homes from the $300,000s by Ryan Homes; Single-Family Homes from the upper $300,000s by Brookfield Residential

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Ocean Ocean
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Hatteras Hills

Magnolia, Delaware Active Adult Community
Magnolia, Delaware
K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Hatteras Hills is a new active adult 55+ community in Magnolia, DE, offering resort-style living. With a premium location near shopping, dining, entertainment, and beaches, residents of this Delaware community enjoy an abundance of amenities including a 6,000 square foot clubhouse, game rooms, gathering kitchen, fitness center, swimming pool, pickleball courts, and more. Near Wilmington, Dover, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., real estate in the 55-plus Delaware community features a variety of floorplans and includes lawn maintenance.

Pricing: Homes start in the upper $300,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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