55+ Communities in North Carolina: Active Adult Retirement
138 active adult communities — compare pricing, amenities & lifestyle
Popular cities: Arapahoe, Arden, Asheville, Banner Elk, Belmont, Biltmore Lake and 66 more
Discover 138 North Carolina active adult communities, from the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham) to coastal retreats and mountain escapes. North Carolina offers a balanced climate and diverse retirement lifestyles. Compare community pricing, amenities, and local reviews here. take our free quiz to get personalized recommendations based on your budget and preferences.
At a Glance
Updated June 2026 shortlist
Best 55+ Communities in North-carolina
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These North-carolina cities currently have the highest concentration of 55+ active adult communities in our directory. Click a city to see localized results and amenities.
Top-Rated North-carolina Communities
Showing the 60 top-rated of 138 — browse all by city below.
Compass Pointe Nc
Leland, NC
$400k - $900k
St James Plantation
Southport, NC
From $200k
The Villages at Oak Tree
Mooresville, NC
$200k - $400k
The Villas at Deep River Plantation
Greensboro, NC
$200k - $300k
The Walk At East Village
Clayton, NC
$400k - $500k
Village Of St Andrews
Matthews, NC
$300k - $400k
Heritage
Indian Trail, NC
$400k - $500k
Wildbrook
Denver, NC
$300k - $500k
Trilogy Lake Norman
Denver, NC
From $400k
The Vineyards On Lake Wylie
Charlotte, NC
$300k - $800k
Albemarle Plantation
Hertford, NC
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Ardenwoods
Arden, NC
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Arlington Place
Arapahoe, NC
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Bear River Lodge
Marshall, NC
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Biltmore Lake
Biltmore Lake, NC
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Blue Ridge Mountain Club
Blowing Rock, NC
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Boca Bay
Surf City, NC
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Bogue Watch
Newport, NC
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Brevard Properties
Brevard, NC
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Brightmore of South Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
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Calabash Lakes
Calabash, NC
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Cambridge Village of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
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Carriage Park
Hendersonville, NC
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Catatoga
Lake Toxaway, NC
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Catawba Falls Preserve
Black Mountain, NC
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Champion Hills
Hendersonville, NC
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Chestnut Hill of Highlands
Highlands, NC
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Chris Caldwell
Arden, NC
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Cliffside of Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock Village, NC
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Compass Pointe
Leland, NC
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Connestee Falls
Brevard, NC
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Crescent Communities on Lake James
Morganton, NC
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Creston Community
Black Mountain, NC
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Crow Creek
Calabash, NC
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Crowfields Condominiums
Asheville, NC
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Cummings Cove
Hendersonville, NC
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Cypress Landing
Chocowinty, NC
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Darren Bouley
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
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Deanna Wellman
Asheville, NC
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Edgewater
Lancaster, NC
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Fairfield Mountains
Lake Lure, NC
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Falls Cove
Troutman, NC
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Firefly Mountain
Marshall, NC
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French Broad Crossing
Marshall, NC
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Glen Oaks Golf Club
Maiden, NC
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Goose Creek Resort
Newport, NC
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Grand Highlands
Hendersonville, NC
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Harbor Ridge
Hickory, NC
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Hawk's Ridge
Hendersonville, NC
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Headwaters at Banner Elk
Banner Elk, NC
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Hickory Nut Forest
Gerton, NC
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High Vista
Mills River, NC
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Highlands Cove
Highlands, NC
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Jefferson Landing
Jefferson, NC
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Keswick Hills
Asheville, NC
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Knighthead Life
Charlotte, NC
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Laurel Ridge Country Club
Waynesville, NC
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Legends at Lake Walk
Mooresville, NC
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Maggie Valley Club
Maggie Valley, NC
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Magnolia Greens
Leland, NC
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