ideal-LIVING
Retirement Blog
2018 Summer Issue

10 Benefits of Living in a Planned Community

Explore these 10 benefits of living in a planned community. Click on the links at the bottom of the page to search all the planned communities ideal-LIVING has to offer!

1. It’s very easy to meet new people.
2. Everyone is in the same boat. Just about everyone who lives in a planned community is from somewhere else.
3. All the amenities you can ask for. From golf to boating to pickleball and everything in between, you’re sure to find an amenity to meet your needs.
4. Clubs, clubs, and more clubs…from golf to social clubs to philanthropy, if you can’t find a club you like, you can always start one.
5. Health and Wellness, most planned communities have fitness centers with swimming pools. Many have a fitness director who will get you into shape and help you stay that way.
6. A greater sense of security exists in gated communities.
7. Maintains a sense of architectural integrity.
8. Homes in planned communities generally have increasing home values.
9. Some master planned communities are self-sustaining with a grocery store, restaurants, shops, school, and medical facilities.
10. Beautifully maintained landscapes abound.

Avalon

Waynesville, North Carolina

Avalon is a gated community located just 25 minutes west of Asheville, North Carolina. This 400-acre Western North Carolina mountain community is situated high atop a mountain plateau with hardwood forests and panoramic mountain views.
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Encore at Viridian

Arlington, Texas

Encore by David Weekley Homes will soon offer a new 55 plus lifestyle community in Arlington, TX. You will shortly be able to enjoy thoughtfully-designed one-story homes and bright, open floor plans.
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Mount Vintage

North Augusta, South Carolina

Mount Vintage is a well-established 2,000 acre private community conveniently located just a few miles from Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC. Carefully planned to enhance the natural beauty and tranquility of this setting...it is truly one of a kind.
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Fairfield Glade & Fairfield North - Tennessee Resort Communities

Fairfield Glade, Tennessee

If you are looking for spectacular mountain beauty...look no further than Fairfield Glade. This well appointed community is located high atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau at 2,000 feet elevation, which accounts for the near perfect seasonal changes with very comfortable summers and mild winters.
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Rancho San Lucas - Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico

Rancho San Lucas is an exclusive, 834-acre resort community located just 30 minutes from the Los Cabos International Airport in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Enjoying sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean and Baja's stunning desert landscape, this landmark community offers visitors and owners a private respite and an unparalleled collection of residential options including The Villas at Rancho San Lucas with Santa Barbara-style single family homes and five floor plans to choose from.
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Noble's Pond

Dover, Delaware

Delaware 55+ Community Situated on 293 acres with wooded areas and natural habitats Low Tax Living - Delaware taxes for retirees are ranked #1 in the NE
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Woodside - South Carolina Gated Communities

Aiken, South Carolina

Carefully planned 2,800-acre gated community, recently named one of Money Magazine's "Top Ten Retirement Communities." Three private 18 hole championship golf courses, tennis pavillion, wooded walking trails and more. Top medical facilities, university town with a mecca of cultural events.
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Palmas Del Sol - Active 55+ Resort

Mesa, Arizona

Surprise yourself with the affordable luxury at Palmas Del Sol, one of the finest Active 55+ communities in Arizona. Relax in our heated pool, join friends in our multi-million dollar clubhouse, or rejuvenate with a year-round calendar of events planned by our full-time Activities Director.
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K. Hovnanian's ® Four Seasons at Ventana Lakes

Peoria, Arizona

K. Hovnanian's ® Four Seasons at Ventana Lakes in Peoria, AZ, an active adult new home community for those 55+, will offer single-family new homes in an excellent Peoria location. There are multiple community centers including space for cards and games, a library, billiards, ping pong, quilting, crafts and a stage for programs, productions and concerts. The community features 4 pools and well as gorgeous lakes that are available for catch and release fishing. Several sports courts are available to residents including bocce, racquetball, shuffleboard, tennis, basketball, horseshoes, pickle ball and volleyball.
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Linkside at Old Hawthorne

Columbia, Missouri

Resort Community Columbia MO is Linkside at Old Hawthorne Retire to Missouri this beautiful state features low taxes and beautiful natural settings!
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Paramount Escapes Ocean Breeze

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Resort Inspired 55+ Living in New Jersey, Paramount Escapes Ocean Breeze offers an ideal location just 10 miles from the alluring sands of Long Beach Island. This dynamically different neighborhood brings together expansive home designs, a beach-accessible location and an energetic lifestyle...
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Las Vegas Meadows - Active 55+ Resort

Las Vegas, Nevada

Step into this 42 acre, guard-gated resort and see our selection of newly remodeled homes for sale and for rent. An affordable 55 plus community, we offer home rentals and sales.
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On Top of the World Communities - Florida 55+ Communities

Ocala, Florida

Renowned for beautiful homes and an unrivaled method that combines top-notch programming, talented staffing and incredible amenities, On Top of the World Communities in Ocala, FL, is truly a leader in creating quality lifestyles
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Del Webb Sunbridge

St. Cloud, Florida

The 55+ active adult community of Del Webb Sunbridge is coming soon to Orlando, Florida! Located just 5 miles from Lake Nona and Medical City, this exciting community will offer Single Family Homes and Villas, along with resort-style amenities.
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The Fives Hotel & Private Residences

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

The Fives Hotel & Private Residences is comprised of residences, suites and penthouses surrounded by numerous pools, a protected natural area with a cenote, a tennis court, restaurants, a spa, a beach club, a kids club, and other installations. Experience Playa del Carmen's exclusivity enjoy the amazing beaches of the Riviera Maya!
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