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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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RiverMist at Dutchman Village

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

RiverMist at Dutchman Village

5020 J. Swain Boulevard
Southport,, NC 28461

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

Hickory Nut Forest

Hickory Nut Forest

Hickory Nut Forest

Fern Cove Lane
Gerton, NC 28735

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

Seven Oaks

Seven Oaks

Seven Oaks

9903 Seven Oaks Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215

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

Headwaters at Banner Elk

Headwaters at Banner Elk

Headwaters at Banner Elk

312 Shawneehaw Avenue
Banner Elk, NC 28604

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

Seasons at Southpoint

Seasons at Southpoint

Seasons at Southpoint

1002 East Highway 54
Durham, NC 27713

Seasons at Southpoint Memory Care retirement community in Durham, North Carolina, provides your loved one with the safe, nurturing home they need. Residents experiencing Alzheimer's and memory care disorders benefit from our compassionate, dedicat...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

The Villages at Isle of Pines

The Villages at Isle of Pines

The Villages at Isle of Pines

816-G Brawley School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117

The Villages at Isle of Pines is at the heart of Lake Norman, where a resort lifestyle has become a ...

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, 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

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

Wakefield Plantation

Wakefield Plantation

Wakefield Plantation

2304 Wakefield Plantation Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614

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

Catawba Falls Preserve

Catawba Falls Preserve

Catawba Falls Preserve

201 Black Mountain Avenue
Black Mountain, NC 28711

Community Lifestyles: 55+ Communities, Active Retirement, Mountain Living (or near), Real Estate Homes and Land

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

Pinecrest

Pinecrest

Pinecrest

915 29th Avenue
Hickory, NC 28601

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

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

Sunrise of Cary

Sunrise of Cary

Sunrise of Cary

1206 Chatham St
Cary, NC 27513

Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can’t help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites ...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

River Rock

River Rock

River Rock

236 Hwy 107 N., Suite 2
Cashiers, NC 28717

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

The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

The Preserve at Wolf Laurel

5860 Bald Mountain Road
Burnsville, NC 28714

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

Albemarle Plantation -

Albemarle Plantation -

Albemarle Plantation -

One Plantation Drive
Hertford, NC 27944

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

Round Mountain Falls

Round Mountain Falls

Round Mountain Falls

140 Airport Road, Suite Q
Arden, NC 28704

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

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Goose Creek Resort located on tranquil Bogue Sound, along North Carolina'a Crystal Coast, provides the perfect surroundings for your seasonal escape! Immerse yourself in nature's wonders at Goose Creek, from deep sea fishing to jet skiing and boating you

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

Harbor Ridge

Harbor Ridge

Harbor Ridge

905 Hwy 321 NW - Suite 207
Hickory, NC 28601

Harbor Ridge, located on Lake Rhodhiss in Rutherford College, North Carolina area, is a secluded and gated lakefront community. The Harbor Ridge address is ideal: at the protected wilderness foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, yet centrally-located abo

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

Creekside Terrace

Creekside Terrace

Creekside Terrace

3895 Old Vineyard Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104

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

Home Place of New Bern

Home Place of New Bern

Home Place of New Bern

1309 McCarthy Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562

Homeplace of New Bern is a beautiful assisted living and Alzheimer's/memory care retirement community in New Bern, North Carolina. Among the mossy oak trees and gentle river breeze of historic New Bern, Homeplace welcomes you with southern hospit...

Community Lifestyles: Active Retirement

Durham Regent

Durham Regent

Durham Regent

3007 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705

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

Wolf Laurel Community

Wolf Laurel Community

Wolf Laurel Community

2607 Wolf Laurel Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754

Wolf Laurel Resort is a gated community of over 5,000 acres located just north of Asheville, NC. The resort is mostly surrounded by The Pisgah National Forest and boasts 3 entrances to the Appalachian Trail. Also, recently added was a 750 acre nature land

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

Be transformed! Come home to 5401 North. Located at the intersection of I-540 and Hwy 401, this beautifully designed, master-planned community is like living in a nature preserve in the heart of a city. Hiking and biking trails allow you to explore by wheel or on foot. There are numerous neighborhood parks and recreation areas, including a dog park, amphitheater, a community pool and clubhouse, a future kayak launch, and even a community garden. And that's inside the community! Just beyond the entrance to the community, you'll find all sorts of shopping, dining, and entertainment options coming soon.

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

Community Amenities: Trails, Pool, Clubhouse, Park, Playground, Greenbelt, CommunityCenter, Pond,

Waterway Resort

Waterway Resort

Waterway Resort

850 Cedar Point Blvd.
Swansboro, NC 28584

Waterway Resort is located on 28 sprawling acres of land in picturesque Swansboro, North Carolina. The resort is situated along the Intracoastal Waterway between Swansboro and Cape Carteret. Open year round, and feature over 300 sites with full hook-ups.

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

Why sacrifice four season living with the high heat and humidity that coastal areas are plagued with? Many potential retirees and second home buyers have found the North Carolina mountains to their liking. There are many lifestyle choices to consider in f

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

White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs

White Sulphur Springs

133 White Sulphur Springs Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030

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

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

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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Kenmure

Kenmure

10 Kenmure Drive Flat Rock NC 28731

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10 Kenmure Drive Flat Rock, NC 28731

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Laurel Ridge Country Club

Laurel Ridge Country Club

49 Cupp Lane Waynesville NC 28786

Laurel Ridge Country Club is the ideal setting for those with a passion for mountain recreations and an active lifestyle. ...

 

8 homes $28,900 - $1,799,000

49 Cupp Lane Waynesville, NC 28786

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Ocean Ridge Plantation

Tiger's Eye Golf Course

53 Ocean Ridge Parkway Ocean Isle Beach NC 28469

Perfectly situated between the historic charm of Wilmington, NC and the recreational allure of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ocean Ridge's exquisitely ...

 

183 homes $382,500 - $1,295,000

53 Ocean Ridge Parkway Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

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