ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
This category encompasses the entire range of independent retirement living. The communities listed here are designed to promote a rich life experience based on active recreation and social interaction with other seniors.

GOLF COMMUNITIES
Golf communities are centered around courses ranging from 9-hole up to 18-hole championship courses.

UPSCALE COMMUNITY LIVING
Premier Upscale Homes and Communities. Homes in this category typically range from $500,000 to several million dollars

MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES
Welcome to Manufactured Home Communities and manufactured home living. Manufactured and Modular homes are a clear cut affordable choice offering the same amenities as site built homes, including some rather elegant upscale features such as golf club livin

RV COMMUNITIES
Some seniors relish a life on the go, and they need a community that reflects their particular lifestyle choice. RV communities on RetireNet.com features public facilities that cater to RV enthusiasts.

RENTAL COMMUNITIES
Rental communities feature the same homes and amenities as other communities, but offer short-term, seasonal, and annual rentals as well.

GENERAL CARE COMMUNITIES
Communities and facilities encompassing a category of general care, or which have not specified a range of lifestyles offered

CONTINUING-CARE COMMUNITIES (CCRC)
Communities found in this category offer facilities and amenities ranging from active lifestyles to skilled nursing care.

ASSISTED LIVING
Assisted living communities feature facilities and staff that offer residents an extra level of assistance in their everyday lives.

SKILLED NURSING COMMUNITIES
Skilled nursing communities exist to care for seniors who are no longer able to care for themselves.