Explore Retirement Communities for Active Adults

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.


Filtered Results (186)

K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Easton

Easton, Maryland Active Adult Community
Easton, Maryland
K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Easton is a resort-style 55-plus community in Maryland’s Eastern Shore offering low-maintenance homes, curated finishes, and vibrant amenities. This Maryland active adult community features a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball courts, walking trails, and a pool. Close to downtown Easton and Chesapeake Bay recreation, residents enjoy small-town charm with easy access to Annapolis, D.C., and Delaware beaches—ideal for those seeking homes for sale in Maryland designed for the 55+ lifestyle.

Pricing: Homes priced from the $300,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Leisure World of Maryland

Silver Spring, Maryland Active Adult Community
Silver Spring, Maryland
Leisure World of Maryland is a gated 55+ community in Silver Spring offering resort-style amenities, an 18-hole golf course, and low-maintenance Maryland homes for sale. Located in Montgomery County near Washington, D.C., this active adult community in Maryland features two clubhouses, on-site services, and a wide variety of condos and single-family homes designed for easy living.

Pricing: Condos and single-family homes from under $100,000 to $800,000+

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: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Signature Club at Greenview

New Market, Maryland Active Adult Community
New Market, Maryland
Signature Club at Greenview is a Maryland 55+ community in New Market offering low-maintenance villas and single-family Maryland homes for sale. This active adult community in Maryland features a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, pickleball courts, and a vibrant social calendar — all minutes from historic Frederick and within easy reach of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $400,000s to high $500,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
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

Read More...
Request More Information

The Courtyards at Waverly Woods

Marriottsville, Maryland Active Adult Community
Marriottsville, Maryland
The Courtyards at Waverly Woods is a Maryland 55+ community in Marriottsville offering condos, townhomes, and single-family Maryland homes for sale. This active adult community in Maryland features a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and close proximity to Waverly Woods Golf Club, all near Columbia, Ellicott City, and Baltimore.

Pricing: Condos, Villas, Single-Family Homes 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: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

Read More...
Request More Information

The Woodlands of Urbana

Urbana, Maryland Active Adult Community
Urbana, Maryland
The Woodlands of Urbana is a Maryland 55+ community offering luxury single-family homes, villas, and condos in Central Maryland. Located near Frederick and within an hour of D.C. and Baltimore, this active adult community in Maryland features resort-style amenities, pickleball courts, a putting green, clubhouse, and low-maintenance Maryland homes for sale designed for modern living.

Pricing: Condos, villas, and single-family homes from the mid $500,000s to high $700,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Trilogy® Sunstone by Shea Homes

Las Vegas, Nevada Active Adult Community
Las Vegas, Nevada
This new resort-style 55+ community offers an active adult lifestyle in a highly desirable northwest Las Vegas location. Amenities include a resort clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, walking & biking trails, pickleball courts, a dog park, and more. Desert hiking trails and the Las Vegas strip are just a short drive from the community.

Pricing: Homes priced from $300,000 to $500,000.

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: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Eastman

Grantham, New Hampshire Active Adult Community
Grantham, New Hampshire
This four-season community, located two hours from Boston, offers golf, tennis, a Nordic ski center and other family-friendly amenities on 3,700 scenic acres in New Hampshire’s Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region.

Pricing: Lots priced from $23,000 to $57,600; Single-Family Homes from $315,000 to $1.8 million; Condos from $399,000 to $549,000.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Snow Skiing Snow Skiing
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Alegria

Bernalillo, New Mexico Active Adult Community
Bernalillo, New Mexico
Alegria is a scenic New Mexico 55+ community in Bernalillo near Albuquerque and Santa Fe. This gated active adult neighborhood features a clubhouse, pools, fitness center, trails, and an active social calendar. With thoughtfully designed single-family homes and easy access to culture, recreation, and dining, Alegria offers appealing New Mexico homes for sale for retirees seeking a relaxed Southwestern lifestyle.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $300,000s to high $400,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Del Webb at Mirehaven

Albuquerque, New Mexico Active Adult Community
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Del Webb at Mirehaven is a scenic New Mexico 55+ community in Albuquerque offering mountain views, resort-style amenities, and low-maintenance homes. This gated active adult community in Albuquerque features a clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, and an active social calendar. With convenient access to shopping, healthcare, and outdoor recreation, Mirehaven offers appealing Albuquerque homes for sale for those looking to retire in New Mexico.

Pricing: Homes from the high $400,000s to low $700,000s

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: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Albemarle Plantation

Hertford, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Hertford, North Carolina
A scenic Dan Maples signature golf course and a 166-slip deepwater marina highlight this gated waterfront community in the Albemarle Sound region of northeastern North Carolina.

Pricing: Choose from a selection of homes, townhomes and condos priced from $225,000 to $850,000; Lots from $30,000 to $200,000.

Community Type: All Age, Retirement

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

Read More...
Discovery Package Available
Request More Information

Brunswick Forest

Leland, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Leland, North Carolina
Located on North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, just minutes from historic Wilmington, Brunswick Forest offers a wide array of neighborhoods and lifestyles. Amenities include 18 holes of championship golf at Cape Fear National®, a Clubhouse, Town Creek River Launch, Fitness & Wellness Center, parks, natural areas and more than 100 miles of pathways linking residences and amenities.

Pricing: Lots priced from the $150,000 to $250,000; Townhomes, Cottages, Villas and Single-Family Homes priced from the upper $300,000s to $1 million+.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Discovery Package Available
Request More Information

Brunswick Plantation

Calabash, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Calabash, North Carolina
Home to one of the 50 best golf courses in the United States, this gated golf community is conveniently located on North Carolina’s southern coast, 20 minutes from Myrtle Beach, SC, and a stone’s throw to Sunset Beach. In addition to year-round golf and a plethora of beach and water activities, residents gain access to exclusive amenities including an 11,000 square foot community center, on-site restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, multiple tennis and pickleball courts, and a variety of active clubs and classes.

Pricing: Homes priced from the mid $300,000s; Condos from the mid $100,000s; Townhomes from the mid $200,000s.

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 Golf
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Ocean Ocean
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Carolina Overlook by Del Webb

Clayton, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Clayton, North Carolina
Carolina Overlook by Del Webb is a 55+ active adult community in Clayton, North Carolina. The low-maintenance North Carolina retirement community in Johnston County is conveniently located within 30 minutes of the Triangle area, and includes amenities like a state-of-the-art clubhouse, onsite lake, pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, walking trails, and more.

Pricing: Floorplans ranging from 1,223 to 3,683 square feet with premium options start in the mid $300,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Discovery Package Available
Request More Information

Compass Pointe

Leland, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Leland, North Carolina
An award-winning North Carolina community, 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 many other resort-style amenities.

Pricing: Lots from $260,000; Townhomes and single-family homes priced from the mid $450,000s to $1 million+.

Community Type: All Age

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: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Ocean Ocean
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

Cresswind at Rocky River

Locust, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Locust, North Carolina
Cresswind at Rocky River is a North Carolina 55+ community in Locust offering resort-style amenities, a vibrant social calendar, and new construction homes designed for active adults. Located about 30 miles from Charlotte, this retirement community blends small-town charm with modern conveniences, outdoor recreation, and flexible home designs ideal for an engaged, low-maintenance lifestyle.

Homes priced from the $400,000s Now Open!

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: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Request More Information

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.

Pricing: Homes priced from the $400,000s to the $700,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

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

Read More...
Request More Information

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.

Pricing: Priced from the $400,000s to the $800,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

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

Read More...
Request More Information

Crow Creek

Calabash, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Calabash, North Carolina
This golf community is located on North Carolina's southern coast, 20 minutes from Myrtle Beach, SC and 45 minutes from Wilmington, NC. The community offers easy access to Sunset Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, where residents enjoy boating and fishing. Social and recreational opportunities can be found at the Amenity Center, including a fitness center, library, game room, swimming pool, and tennis courts.

Pricing: Custom homes, cottages and condos priced from the high $200,000s to $900,000+; Lots from $35,000 to $80,000.

Community Type: All Age

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
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: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

Read More...
Discovery Package Available
Request More Information

Del Webb Wilmington at Mallory Creek

Leland, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Leland, North Carolina
Del Webb Wilmington at Mallory Creek in Leland, NC, is a 55+ active adult community blending tranquility and convenience, just 15 minutes from downtown Wilmington and 30 minutes from popular beaches. It offers resort-style amenities like a clubhouse, pools, a fitness center, pickleball courts, and a community garden. Residents enjoy a golf cart-friendly environment, walking trails, a dog park, and various clubs and activities. With nearly 800 new ranch homes and easy access to major highways, the NC community is perfect for an active, engaged retirement.

Pricing: Homes priced from the upper $300,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming

Read More...
Request More Information

Encore at Chatham Park

Pittsboro, North Carolina Active Adult Community
Pittsboro, North Carolina
Encore at Chatham Park is a North Carolina 55+ community in Pittsboro offering low-maintenance homes, resort-style amenities, and an active social lifestyle. Residents enjoy a private clubhouse, fitness center, pool, pickleball, and access to Chatham Park’s events—all within easy reach of Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham.

Pricing: Homes from the low $400,000s to mid $500,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
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

Read More...
Request More Information