Retirement Communities Reviews:
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We believe these represent the finest collection of 55+ retirement communities reviews anywhere. If you want to know the latest designs, view quality materials, and find out about luxury amenities, you can read about it here. After reading these reviews, you may also be interested in our page on the best floorplans for your retirement.

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California (Southern)

Del Webb Rancho Mirage - In the Palm Springs, California area. A single-home 55+ community that takes advantage of the beauty of the desert. Single homes that are priced at a great value. New 2018 Rancho Mirage review.

Caliente Springs Resort 55+ RV community golf course

Caliente Springs Resort - Desert Hot Springs, Calfornia in the Palm Springs area - RV Park models for purchase or rent. There is also an RV Park. Enjoy the mineral hot springs pools, golf, recreation and popular social activities. Great for snowbirds. 2018 review of Caliente Springs Resort.

Altis 55+ community in Beaumont, Ca. model home

Altis - Beaumont, Ca. - 30 minutes to Palm Springs - Gated community by Pardee Homes - Single homes with modern designs and the latest features. Many creative amenities. Mountain views. See the Altis review.

Rancho Mission Viejo view from The Hilltop Club

Rancho Mission Viejo - Large sprawling master community of age-restricted and all-age communities in Southern California. All types of homes. Many outstanding amenities. Currently on Phase 2 called Esencia. Our Review of RMV.

Ovation at Flora Park - New gated 55+ community in Southern California in Disneyland area and not far to ocean. Read the Review.

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Delaware

Providence

Providence of Brookfield Homes at Heritage Shores

We toured this community when it first opened years ago and got some nice photos of the homes at that time and the amenities. We have since updated the page. It is a large community that now has other quality builders as well. We must admit that Brookfield Homes is one of our favorites but you decide.

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Maine

Highland Green

Maine Living

This was a review article written by Highland Green's (55+ community in Portland) manager and has lots of information about Portland, Me. as well as about this unique community.

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Maryland

Leisure World of Maryland

This is a classic 55+ age-restricted community with considerable amenities. It is probably the most popular one in the DC Metro area of Maryland. It is very socially active but you do not have to feel you have to participate. It is very large with homes of a variety of types: condos, townhouse, singles, co-ops, estate and more. Our review has lots of photos of the grounds and buildings.

Courts of Clarksburg - Gaithersburg in Maryland suburbs around DC - part of master community - upscale single homes. There are also 55+ apartments in the community. See the Review of Courts of Clarksburg.

Heritage at St. Charles in White Plains

Heritage St. Charles Review

55+ community in an area close to DC.

Street in Frederick Md.

Retirement Frederick Maryland

Frederick is a city that will take you back to a time when the pace was slower and the air fresher. It is near Hagerstown. You have some nice choices in this area. We reviewed 2 communities there.

Riderwood in Silver Spring

Riderwood Maryland

We attended the organized tour of this continuing care community. Our review tells you what you can expect and shows you the amenities and apartments. CCRC

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Massachusetts

Red Mill

Westridge

Traditional Neighborhood Design

2 communities, Red Mill and WestRidge, with village ambience and traditionally-styled by a popular Boston area builder.

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New Jersey

Siena

Siena by JS Hovnanian

We were impressed with Siena by award-winning builder J S Hovnanian (yes brother of homebuilder K Hovnanian). A good commute location to Philadelphia. There are also rental condos (verify).

See first page of New Jersey retirement communities (6 pages)

New York-Long Island

Westbrook Village condo building on Long Island, NY

Westbrook Village - market rate condos and low-income condos on Long Island, NY.

Encore Lake Grove

By WCI. 55+ in a central location on Long Island, NY. Huge upscale shopping mall is across street and walkable for most. Whole Foods Market is also walkable. Gated and manned entrance. Condos with amenities. Rentals not allowed. One for your short list. Resales only.

Encore Atlantic Shores

Another WCI condominium community on Long Island but further out East in a more rural area. Resales.

Stoneleigh Woods fountain at entry

Stoneleigh Woods - At Riverhead on East End of Long Island, NY. Popular community in great location. Resales.

Vineyards at Moriches

Another very popular condo community on East End of Long Island that sold out fast. Resales.

Hidden Harbor dock

Hidden Harbor has a dock and boat slips.

Glenwood Oaks manufactured home on Long Island NY

Glenwood Oaks Manufactured Homes on Long Island, NY

Fairfield Apartments Port Jefferson

Fairfield Apartments
Apartments that look like single homes with a custom feel.

Westhampton Pines

Luxury home community located in The Hamptons on the South Shore.

The Manors at the Colony Preserve

This is your chance to be a few miles from the famous beaches of Fire Island at Smith Point. See our photos.

See main page of 55+ communities on Long Island

Oregon

Cooperative Housing: The Sheldon

This article was written for us by an excellent author with a great knowledge of Portland. Although this community was never built, the article has lots of excellent information about co-op living and Portland, Oregon.

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Pennsylvania

Home Towne Square

Home Towne Square near Lancaster

We visited this community while taking a weekend trip to the Lancaster Amish countryside. We got some beautiful interior photos of these exquisite homes. Resales.