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North Carolina Active Adult Retirement Communities

North Carolina has quietly become one of the most popular states in the country for retirement. Its milder climate attracts retirees. North Carolina is blessed with a varied topography, from coast to mountains

Active 55+ community lifestyle offers vibrant, social living for seniors. Residents enjoy numerous amenities like fitness centers, pools, golf courses, and clubhouses. Engaging activities include classes, clubs, and events fostering friendships, wellness, and a strong sense of community.

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Quail Haven Village

Quail Haven Village

Quail Haven Village

155 Blake Boulevard
Pinehurst, NC 28374

Quail Haven Village, a continuing care retirement community located in Pinehurst, has more than 28 years of experience providing quality care and support to our residents. Our maintenance free community is designed for an independent and active lifestyle

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

HeartFields at Cary

HeartFields at Cary

HeartFields at Cary

1050 Crescent Green Drive
Cary, NC 27518

From the moment you enter our living room, with its grand staircase and inviting sitting areas, you will discover retirement living that feels like home at HeartFields at Cary. Located near the hospital, medical offices and shopping, we take pride...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Lake Shore Commons

Lake Shore Commons

Lake Shore Commons

1402 Hospital Plaza Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

With over 300 senior living communities located in 43 U.S. states and 7 Canadian provinces, Holiday Retirement provides seniors with independent living services like chef-prepared meals daily, transportation and housekeeping services, plenty of so...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Smoky Mountain Retreat

Smoky Mountain Retreat

Smoky Mountain Retreat

26 Gaddis Branch Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Waterfront Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land, All Age Communities

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

The Fitzgerald

290 Macon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Once you cross the iconic covered bridge, you are home to a master plan community in Historic Waxhaw. And once you are there, you may never want to leave. Voted the top community in the state, MillBridge is home to over 200 residents. This master plan com

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Wilderness Trail

Wilderness Trail

Wilderness Trail

567 E. Main Street
Banner Elk, NC 28604

Wilderness Trail is a modern community with luxury amenities and an outdoorsy spirit tucked into a National Park-like setting in the mountains of western North Carolina. Its Jim Fazio-Rick Robbins golf course heads a long list of upscale amenities. Simply

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Carolina Spring

Carolina Spring

Carolina Spring

600 W. Poplar Avenue
Carrboro, NC 27510

Just off Route 54 in Carrboro, you can walk to shopping, banks and postal services. This 3 story building has everything under one roof including a beauty salon, community dining room, fitness center, TV lounge, laundry and meeting room. Plus a mo...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

The Settings of Black Mountain

The Settings of Black Mountain

The Settings of Black Mountain

11 Terry Estate Drive
Black Mountain, NC 28711

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Statesville Place

Statesville Place

Statesville Place

2806 Peachtree Place
Statesville, NC 28625

Statesville Place provides our residents with lifestyles, housing, care and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities, programs and care. Through Brookdale's signature Personalized Assisted Living we customize our ca...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Woodland Terrace_Kisco

Woodland Terrace_Kisco

Woodland Terrace_Kisco

300 Kildaire Woods Dr
Cary, NC 27511

Arranged on 22 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, Woodland Terrace has the charm of a small southern town. Our community features apartments and cottage homes, for Independent Living, as well as Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s care, for a f...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Capital Senior Living offers six senior residences throughout California, Florida, Michigan, and Texas. An elegant living community is found at each Capital Senior Living location, where seniors can experience independent living, assisted living, ...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Sunrise Independent Living is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. Here, you’re given independence and options. We offer a choice of apartment floor plans, restaur...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Carriage Club of Charlotte

Carriage Club of Charlotte

Carriage Club of Charlotte

5800 Old Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28226

Carriage Club of Charlotte provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to ...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Sunrise at North Hills

Sunrise at North Hills

Sunrise at North Hills

615 Spring Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

Located just minutes from the 440 beltline, the Sunrise at North Hills community sits just north of downtown Raleigh. We pride ourselves in our commitment to promoting and preserving independence, dignity and quality of life in a caring environme...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Among the long leaf pines and gentle country breeze of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Summit Place of Kings Mountain welcomes you. The moment you walk into Summit Place of Kings Mountain, you are part of our family. Relax in a cozy chair, enjoy t...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near)

Wykoff - M/I Homes, Inc.

Wykoff - M/I Homes, Inc.

Wykoff - M/I Homes, Inc.

820 Emerald Mine Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

The Point

The Point

The Point

1913 Brawley School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

The Point, a family-oriented waterfront community just outside Charlotte, N.C., offers an upscale country club lifestyle in a casual setting, surrounded by 18 miles of Lake Norman shoreline. Luxury amenities include golf, tennis, swimming, boating and mor

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land

Carmel Place

Carmel Place

Carmel Place

5512 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226

With over 300 senior living communities located in 43 U.S. states and 7 Canadian provinces, Holiday Retirement provides seniors with independent living services like chef-prepared meals daily, transportation and housekeeping services, plenty of so...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

SkySail Condominiums

SkySail Condominiums

SkySail Condominiums

100 SkySail Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28560

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land, RV Communities

Highlands Cove

Highlands Cove

Highlands Cove

705 Highlands Cove Drive
Highlands, NC 28741

Life in the mountains: It's a dream; it's nature; it's space in which to live fully and breathe deeply; it's a way of life; it's a sense of wonder and beauty as far as the eye can see. And now you're invited to live that dream at Highlands Cove: exception

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land

Firefly Mountain

Firefly Mountain

Firefly Mountain

4375 NE U.S. Hwy 25/70
Marshall, NC 28753

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Weddington Park

Weddington Park

Weddington Park

2404 Plantation Center Drive
Matthews, NC 28105

Weddington Park provides our residents with lifestyles, housing, care and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities, programs and care. Through Brookdale's signature Personalized Assisted Living we customize our care...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

The Cove at Flat Gap

The Cove at Flat Gap

The Cove at Flat Gap

Parker Farm Road
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Real Estate Homes and Land

Scenic Resort - MyMH

Scenic Resort - MyMH

Scenic Resort - MyMH

45 Scenic Drive
Asheville, NC 28805

Scenic Resort is an age-qualified resort located in Asheville, North Carolina, near the breathtaking ...

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Manufactured Homes, Rental Homes, RV Communities

Morningview at Irving Park

Morningview at Irving Park

Morningview at Irving Park

3200 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27408

Morningview at Irving Park, located in the beautiful Irving Park neighborhood, is a beautiful assisted living community that sits on a high lot surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods, and is conveniently located near shopping, medical offices and M...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Trillium

Trillium

Trillium

One Trillium Center
Cashiers, NC 28717

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Golf Course Living, Real Estate Homes and Land

Sunrise at Eastover

Sunrise at Eastover

Sunrise at Eastover

3610 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28211

Located just minutes from uptown Charlotte and the medical community, Sunrise of Eastover is less than three miles from Interstate 77. We pride ourselves in our customized service plans and our assisted living and Reminiscence neighborhood. Step ...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Active 55+ community lifestyle offers vibrant, social living for seniors. Residents enjoy numerous amenities like fitness centers, pools, golf courses, and clubhouses. Engaging activities include classes, clubs, and events fostering friendships, wellness, and a strong sense of community.

North Carolina has quietly become one of the most popular states in the country for retirement. Its milder climate attracts retirees. North Carolina is blessed with a varied topography, from coast to mountains

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Mountain Air

Mountain Air

337 Clubhouse Drive Burnsville NC 28714

Breathe deep. The air is clear and cool, and the living is elevated. Awe-inspiring sunrises, sunsets and 360° views sit ...

 

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The Vistas of Westfield

The Vistas of Westfield

61 Westfield Way Candler NC 28715

The Best of Both Worlds, Country Setting and Close to the Action Just 12 minutes from Downtown Asheville, the stately Arts ...

 

61 Westfield Way Candler, NC 28715

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Vista at Blacksmith Run

Vista at Blacksmith Run

141 Black Iron Lane Hendersonville NC 28792

Enjoy the flavor of mountain resort living with the excitement of city life nearby. Vista at Blacksmith Run offers residents ...

 

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141 Black Iron Lane Hendersonville, NC 28792

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