Active Adult Communities – A Best Place To Retire In The Carolinas

We're hearing the term "Active Adult Community" a lot.

Residents of Active Adult Communities are usually engaged in one of the many community related activities.

Although the formal definition of an Active Adult Community refers to an age-restricted community that typically requires one resident to be age 55 or better and restricts anyone under age 19 from being a permanent resident.  The formal definition makes no reference to "activity."

I like to call them Active Lifestyle Communities because, for the most part, the focus today seems to be more on lifestyle and amenities, rather than age.

Many people in Active Adult Communities are employed in some manner.   Either outside the community or in their own business.  Some communities are centered around boating, golf, horses, fitness or some other outdoor activity.

They have a certain "style" to them.

Active Adult Communities might have a fitness club, social clubs, organized classes, a swimming pool, tennis courts, walking and hiking trails, bike paths, nature preserves, and a constantly changing array of activities.

Many communities relieve the residents from maintaining their property, so they are free to do the things they never got to before.

You can feel like you're living in a resort or country club based on the extent of the amenities, personal service and variety of activities provided.

If you are looking for your best place to retire in North Carolina or South Carolina, an active adult community might be the perfect place for you.

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Bob Bencivenga

Bob Bencivenga is a professional site locator and location analyst for major corporations. Bob researches the growth of NC and SC to find the Best Places to Retire or Relocate that are still affordable.

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