Retirement Communities & Real Estate

Retirement communities are planned communities for residents who have retired from an active working life. Retirement community, or active adult community, is a generic term that includes many varieties of housing for retirees and seniors.

Most of these retirement communities are designed for people who no longer work, or are restricted to those over a certain age. They differ from retirement homes which are usually single buildings or small complexes where no "common areas" for socializing exist.

Many retirement communities are planned for active retirees, and have special facilities that cater to the needs and wants of retirees, including extensive amenities like clubhouses, swimming pools, arts and crafts, boating, trails, golf courses, and most even have on-site medical facilities.

Visit your state’s NRN sponsored website to discover more information about retirement communities and retirement housing options.

• How to Choose a Retirement Community

• Three Types of Retirement Communities

• Other Options that Aren’t Considered “Retirement Communities”