Retirement Community Guide
Where to live in retirement? It’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make. If you are considering a retirement community, this handy tear-out guide offers a sampling of communities listed by state for your reference.

ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc., www.acts-retirement.org
ACTS has set the standard for providing a resort lifestyle to seniors for more than 30 years. With 17 communities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, there’s an ACTS community ready to welcome you in a location you’ll love. The ACTS True Lifecare Program offers a range of on-site services, including assisted living and nursing care, with no increase in monthly fees as a result of needing a higher level of care. All communities are CCAC accredited. PET FRIENDLY

Alabama

Carlton Cove, One Carlton Cove Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35802, (888) 297-1907, (256) 650-5700, www.carltoncove.com
Huntsville’s first lifecare retirement community offers spacious apartment homes, duplexes, manor homes, and a state-of-the-art health center all on a beautifully landscaped setting adjacent to a nature preserve that can never be developed. Enjoy the unmatched peace of mind of a full continuum of living all on one campus. (See ad on page 111.) PET FRIENDLY

The Hamlet, 214 Windsor Drive North, Fairhope, AL 36532, (800) 323-2391, (251) 928-5413, www.mercymedical.com
The Hamlet is a life-care retirement community offering two-bedroom, two-bath cottages, each with an attached garage, and fine dining in the clubhouse. Located in Fairhope, Ala., The Hamlet residents enjoy a beautiful climate year-round and activities on the Gulf Coast. (See ad on page 68.) PET FRIENDLY

Redstone Village, 12000 Turnmeyer Drive, Huntsville, AL 35803, (866) 881-6717,
(256) 881-6717
This life-care retirement community offers maintenance-free living in apartment, cottage, and patio homes on an 87-acre hilltop site overlooking the Tennessee mountains near Redstone Arsenal. A 90-percent refundable entrance fee ensures estate preservation and on-site assisted-living and skilled-nursing care. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, a wellness center, and a creative arts studio. PET FRIENDLY

Westminster Village, 500 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527, (800) 842-3740,
(251) 626-2900
Westminster Village is an exceptional life-care retirement community on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, Ala., blending the best of the South with an amazing all-under-one-roof lifestyle. It has spacious apartments and garden homes, gracious dining, a state-
of-the-art fitness center with an indoor pool, resort-style amenities, housekeeping, maintenance, lawn care, and an on-site health center. PET FRIENDLY

Arizona

La Loma Village, 14154 S. Denny Blvd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, (866) 525-6621, (623) 975-8800, www.lalomavillage.com
La Loma Village is a nonprofit Life-Care community opening May 2005 with 90 independent units and a full-service, on-site care center. It has nine spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans with patios and appliances, and café, dining room, fitness center, BBQ areas, and dog park. Other features include a comprehensive monthly service package, a beautiful location, and easy access to shopping, health care, and entertainment. Entrance fees start at $113,450. (See ad on page 58.)

La Posada, 350 E. Morningside Road, Green Valley, AZ 85614, (520) 648-8131,
www.laposadagv.com
La Posada is Arizona’s only not-for-profit, accredited CCRC. It features a 100-acre campus, located 35 miles South of Tucson, Ariz., offering 420 independent-living garden homes and apartments, a state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic center, and a full continuum of care, including 65 assisted-living, 30 memory-care, and 58 skilled-nursing suites. (See ad on page 20.)

Westminster Village of the Mid-South, 4110 Memorial Drive, Blytheville, AR 72315,
(800) 914-2516, (870) 532-6696, www.wmv.org
This rental retirement community has charming and spacious three- and four-bedroom homes between $450-$695 a month. Amenities include activity center, swimming pool, security patrol, chapel, craft hut, woodworking shop, library, easy access to 18-hole golf course, and free RV and boat parking. PET FRIENDLY

California

Chateau La Jolla Inn, 233 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037, (888) 459-4451, (858) 459-5708, www.chateaulajollainn.com
La Jolla’s premier residential community offers beautifully appointed studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments and elegant carefree living only a half block from the ocean. It’s located near shopping, entertainment, and hospitals and boasts an activities program, elegant dining, garage parking, and a professional staff.

Paradise Valley Estates, 2600 Estates Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533, (800) 326-0419, www.pvestates.com
Paradise Valley Estates is northern California’s only nonprofit CCRC for retired military officers and their spouses or widows. It is a gated residential community on 68 acres, minutes from Travis AFB. Choose your entrance-fee plan. Paradise Valley Estates offers an on-site health care center, skilled-nursing care, assisted living, and full-scale amenities. Choose between homes and apartments. (See ad on page 79 .) PET FRIENDLY

Southern California Presbyterian Homes, 516 Burchett St., Glendale, CA 91203, (818) 247-0420, www.scphs.com
Since 1955, Southern California Presbyterian Homes has had one goal: Meeting the needs of the mature adult. We understand that a community is more than bricks and mortar. We celebrate diversity, share common experiences, and grow together. We offer independent and assisted living and skilled-nursing care. (See ad on page 109.)

Colorado

Liberty Heights, 12105 Ambassador Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, (719) 481-9494, (800) 635-7438, www.libertyhts.com
This Continuum Care Retirement Community is an elite retirement resort in a village-like setting overlooking the U.S. Air Force Academy. It offers a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains and superb amenities and service. There are 161 maintenance-free, single-level townhomes and penthouse apartments with attached garages. Leases start at $2,625 a month for one- to three-bedroom units, and there are no membership or buy-in fees.

Village at Skyline Retirement Community, 2365 Patriot Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, (719) 667-5360, (800) 759-5463, www.villageatskyline.org
Overlooking the Garden of the Gods in Colorado, Village at Skyline offers the best in retirement living. Our campus provides spacious rental apartments and garden homes with convenient services. Amenities include an aquatic and fitness center, café, bank, and salon. Assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, and Medicare-certified skilled care also are on site. Call for information. EHO.

Delaware

Westminster Village, 191 Westminster Drive, Dover, DE 19904, (866) 710-3101, www.wmvdover.org
As the only CCRC in central Delaware, Westminster Village attracts residents from all over the country with accommodations, services, and amenities. It offers independent and assisted living as well as skilled-nursing care. Located in the heart of historic Dover on 27 acres, it’s only a short drive to beautiful beaches. This community is designed to fit your ideal of retirement living. PET FRIENDLY

District of Columbia

Knollwood/Army Distaff Foundation, 6200 Oregon Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20015 (800) 541-4255, www.armydistaff.org
This nonprofit community for career military officers and their families is located on 16 exquisite acres along Rock Creek Park. Independent apartments, an assisted-living wing, and a skilled-nursing center offer a continuum of care. Amenities include an on-site clinic, pool, library, chapel, and putting green. Transportation is provided to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. (See ad on page 79.) PET FRIENDLY

Florida

Azalea Trace, 10100 Hillview Road, Pensacola, FL 32514, (800) 828-8274, (850) 857-4948, www.azaleatrace.com
Pensacola’s premier 129-acre life-care retirement community is minutes from Pensacola Naval Air Station (NAS) and is adjacent to the University of West Florida. This ACTS Retirement-Life Community includes first-class services and amenities, spacious apartment homes, on-site assisted living, and health care centers. CCAC accredited. (See ad on page 57.) PET FRIENDLY

Cecil Pines Adult Living Community, 6008 Lake Cove Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32221, (888) 968-0905, (904) 771-8839, www.frontporch.net
This 55-acre rental residential community of two- and three-bedroom duplex and single-family homes has interior/exterior/yard maintenance, gated access, an emergency response system, covered parking, and private patio. Other amenities include access to fitness center, golf course, and indoor Olympic-size pool. Located near military base. PET FRIENDLY

Fleet Landing, One Fleet Landing Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, (866) 215-1647, (904) 246-9900, ext. 107, www.fleetlanding.com/moaa
Fleet Landing, a world-class community, is blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. This nonprofit, accredited CCRC offers resort-style amenities, spacious homes, and apartments on a 100-acre site with gated 24-hour security. Care includes an assisted-living residence, skilled-nursing center, and memory-impaired unit. Mayport Naval Station and Mayo Clinic are nearby. (See ad on page 67.) PET FRIENDLY

Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd., Box 352, Sun City Center, FL 33573, (888) 467-5202, (813) 633-4467, www.freedomplaza.com
Freedom Plaza is a luxury retirement-living CCRC with guaranteed life-care starting at about $100,000. Several health plans are available. The Value Plan includes assisted living and skilled nursing at no additional cost. There are also health centers on campus for assisted-living, skilled-nursing, and Alzheimer’s care. Amenities include golf on campus. MacDill AFB and VA hospitals are nearby. Freedom Plaza is sponsored by the Retired Officers’ Corp. (See ad on page 75.) PET FRIENDLY

GlenLakes, 9000 Glen Lakes Blvd., Weeki Wachee, FL 34613, (800) 222-9003, (352) 597-9000, e-mail: davidcr53@tampabay.rr.com
Surrounded by a wildlife preserve and located about two miles from Florida Gulf Coast beaches, GlenLakes offers more than a dozen home designs priced from $200,000. Amenities include a Ron Garl-designed 18-hole golf course and a clubhouse with activities such as swimming, fitness, and six Har-Tru courts for the avid tennis player. (See ad on page 66.) PET FRIENDLY

Indian River Colony Club (IRCC), 1936 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940-6850, (800) 328-4722, fax: (321) 255-6329, www.indianrivercolonyclub.com, email: info@colonyclub.com
IRCC is the first choice in military retirement resort living! It is a beautiful, 55-and-over gated community with fully maintained, individually owned, single-family homes. The monthly maintenance fee covers appliances and most maintenance. IRCC is a nonprofit corporation with debt-free amenities including an 18-hole golf course, three Har-Tru tennis courts, a 3,000-sq.-ft. heated swimming pool, and full country club facilities. A medical facility is adjacent. Patrick AFB, a VA Clinic, and beaches are minutes away. (See ad on page 43.) PET FRIENDLY

Lighthouse Cove, 100 Golden Bay Blvd., Oak Hill, FL 32759, (888) 963-2683, (386) 345-2536, www.lighthousecove.cc
This active adult, 55-and-over, private-gated, manufactured-home community is located on Central Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway, along the Indian River, just south of New Smyrna Beach. New homes with resident-owned lots are available. Boating, fishing, and shrimping are available along Lighthouse Cove’s 960-ft. fishing pier. Other amenities include a clubhouse, pool, tennis, shuffleboard, and on-site RV and boat storage. Models are open daily. PET FRIENDLY

Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club, 5000 North U.S. Highway 27, Ocala, FL 34482, (800) 872-7256, www.ocalapalms.com
Nestled on gently rolling hills just minutes from the city, Ocala Palms is a beautiful gated community for active adults. Features include an 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, putting green, restaurant, outdoor and heated indoor swimming pools, tennis, fitness room, and numerous activities. Homes are custom-built concrete block with stucco priced from $140,000s to $200,000s.
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On Top of the World Communities Inc., 8447 S.W. 99th Street Road, Ocala, FL 34481, (800) 421-4162, www.otowcommunities.com
This is a central Florida active adult community with concrete-block homes and 24-hour gated security. Features include indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, private golf courses, woodshop, and outstanding fitness and life-options learning programs. New neighborhoods are opening. The future town center will include a salon/spa, shopping center, sportsplex, and restaurants for a quality, affordable lifestyle.
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Shell Point Retirement Community, 15101 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33908, (800) 780-1131, (239) 466-1131, www.shellpoint.org
This community features a waterfront resort lifestyle with life-care. It offers one- to three-bedroom residences, 18-hole championship golf, boating, and a range of activities and events. Florida’s largest CCRC includes assisted living and skilled nursing for life, with an on-site pharmacy and medical center with full-time staff. PET FRIENDLY

Louisiana

England Oaks, 6956 England Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303, (800) 786-OAKS (6257), www.englandoaks.com
England Oaks offers adult living at its best with 63 gated acres of oak-lined streets, spacious homes, and a place where neighbors become friends. Life at England Oaks offers many amenities, which help you maintain an active, maintenance-free lifestyle. Contact us today and schedule your free tour.

Maine

The Highlands of Topsham, 26 Elm St., Topsham, ME 04086, (888) 760-1042
The Highlands of Topsham is a 75-acre residential community with rental apartments, co-op purchase cottages, and soon-to-be-built co-op purchase apartments attached to a 200-year-old mansion. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor heated pool, putting green, and beautifully wooded walking trails. On-site assisted-living apartments also are available. The community is only 15 minutes from Brunswick NAS. PET FRIENDLY

Maryland

Asbury~Solomons Island, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688, (800) 953-3300, (410) 394-3029, www.asburysolomons.org
This waterfront CCRC is on 58 acres with 228 apartments, 72 cottages, 24 assisted-living suites, and a health care center with 42 licensed beds. Our residents enjoy a wellness center with a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool, spa, and massage therapy. (See ad on page 78.)

BayWoods of Annapolis, 7101 Bay Front Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403, (410) 263-7297, (800) 507-9985, www.baywoodsofannapolis.com
This picturesque 14-acre bay-side community offers ownership of well-appointed apartment residences. Amenities include an elegant clubhouse; upscale dining; outstanding fitness and wellness programs; a private fishing and crabbing pier; nature trails; and an on-site Arbor HealthCare Center with assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. This community has 24-hour security. (See ad on page 66.) PET FRIENDLY

Ginger Cove, 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401, (800) 299-2683, (410) 266-7300, www.gingercove.com
Annapolis’ premier life-care retirement community since 1988 has wooded acres of waterfront property bordering Gingerville Creek, just 4 miles from Annapolis’ historic district. It offers active living with first-class amenities and financial security. It has 243 apartments, a central common area, 30 deluxe assisted-living suites, and an on-site health care center.

The Parke at Ocean Pines, 3 Arcadia Court, Berlin, MD 21811, (866) 493-7896, www.theparke.com
The Eastern Shore’s premier active adult community offers 503 one-level single family and villa home
designs by Centex Homes from the mid $200,000s to the $500,000s. It features an 11,000-sq.-ft. private clubhouse with indoor pool, yacht club, and beach club. It was named 2004 Platinum winner for the “Best Active Midsize Adult Community” and “Best Midsize Active Community Center” by the
National Association of Homebuilders.

Mississippi

St. Catherine’s Village, 200 Dominican Drive, Madison, MS 39110, (800) 223-0809, (601) 856-0123, www.stdom.com
Experience gracious retirement living in Madison, Miss., a certified retirement community. Options
include garden homes, independent living apartments, assisted living, skilled nursing, and residential Alzheimer’s care and temporary respite care in the health center — with the all-inclusive Life Care guarantee. Accredited by CCAC. (See ad on page 78.) PET FRIENDLY

North Carolina

Abernethy Laurels, 102 Leonard Ave., Newton, NC 28658, (828) 464-8260, (877) 637-7941, www.uchas.org
Abernethy Laurels is a church-sponsored community owned and operated by United Church Homes and Services, a nonprofit ministry affiliated with the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ. Abernethy Laurels is a continuing care retirement community located on a gently rolling, 120-acre site nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. (See ad on page 81.)

Anderson Creek Club, 125 Whispering Pines Drive, Spring Lake, NC 28390, (866) GOLF-LOT (465-3568), (910) 814-2633
Anderson Creek Club is a gated golf course community 10 minutes from Fort Bragg in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Home sites are available from around $40,000. Amenities include an award-winning Davis Love III Championship golf course, a clubhouse with a fitness center, fishing ponds, and walking trails. PET FRIENDLY

Belle Meade Retirement Resort, 100 Waters Drive, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (910) 236-1006
Nestled among the pines in the picturesque North Carolina Sandhills, Belle Meade offers homes, apartments, and cottages from 800 to 2,400 square feet; a spacious clubhouse bustling with activity; and the exclusive LifeCare contract. Assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation center, and Alzheimer’s care are available on-site. Entrance fees start at $115,000. PET FRIENDLY

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803, (800) 284-1531, (828) 274-1531, www.deerfieldwnc.org
This full-service, life-care community is on 80 acres just south of Biltmore Estate. It combines Asheville’s casually elegant style with new, state-of-the-art facilities. Spacious cottages and apartments, a community center, and a health and wellness center with assisted-living and skilled-nursing care are available. Amenities include a computer lab, fitness center, and aquatic center. Entrance fees begin at $124,000. (See ad on page 111.) PET FRIENDLY

Scotia Village, 2200 Elm Ave., Laurinburg, NC 28352, (888) 726-8428, (910) 277-2000, www.scotiavillage.com
Scotia Village, a nationally accredited, nonprofit CCRC, is on 66 wooded acres adjacent to St. Andrews Presbyterian College and close to both North and South Carolina beaches. Featuring spacious apartments, cottages, villas, and traditional homes, it includes a health center with assisted living and skilled nursing (private rooms) and Alzheimer’s and dementia residences. Entrance fees range from $30,700-$185,600. Scotia Village opened in 1988, is an affiliate of The Presbyterian Homes Inc., and is near Fort Bragg, Pope AFB, and Pinehurst. PET FRIENDLY

Ohio

The Knolls of Oxford, 6727 Contreras Road, Oxford, OH 45056, (800) 610-6767, www.lifesphere.org, knollsoxfordinfo@lifesphere.org
The Knolls of Oxford is a CCRC on a beautiful 85-acre campus with spacious, maintenance-free homes. Just 1.5 miles from Miami University you can enjoy the charm, security, and stimulation of living in a university town. (See ad on page 41.)

Pennsylvania

Green Ridge Village, 210 Big Spring Road, Newville, PA 17241, (800) 969-4450, www.greenridgevillage.org
Green Ridge Village is where quality of life and quality of care meet to ensure you’ll love where you live for years to come. On 240 acres, just minutes from Carlisle, Pa., this CCRC offers independent, assisted-living, and skilled-nursing care. Distinctive homes are nestled in a country setting offering nature lovers comfort and security without compromise. (See ad on page 98.) PET FRIENDLY

The Lodges at Green Ridge Village, 210 Big Spring Road, Newville, PA 17241, (888) 856-3437, www.greenridgevillage.org
Twenty-four ecologically friendly, arts-&-crafts style, luxury homes soon will be built in a private, wooded setting inspired by nature ... in a community that can address your needs for the rest of your life ... located at Green Ridge Village, the area’s premier retirement community near Carlisle, Pa. Floor plans offer gourmet kitchens, wireless technology, radiant-heated floors, and double-car garages. (See ad on page 20.) PET FRIENDLY

South Carolina

Grande Dunes, 1000 Grande Dunes Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, (877) 3GRANDE, (843) 692-2323, www.grandedunes.com
A prestigious address, Grande Dunes features classic Mediterranean-style architecture and abundant amenities, including an 18-hole resort course and 18-hole private members golf course, a tennis and fitness center, and a 130-slip marina with marina village and private Ocean Club. Home sites are available from the $150,000s, single-family homes from the $500,000s, golf and waterway villas from the $400,000s, and oceanfront condos from $1 million. PET FRIENDLY

Tennessee

Alexian Village of Tennessee, 100 James Blvd., Signal Mountain, TN 37377, (800) 251-4600, www.alexianvillage.com
Alexian Village is located in a 33-acre scenic mountain resort setting. It has 274 independent-living apartment homes with 57 new canyon-view units under construction. An 18-hole golf course and two pools are adjacent. The community is CCAC accredited with assisted living and skilled nursing on site. PET FRIENDLY

Texas

Air Force Villages I and II, 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78245, (800) 762-1122, (210) 677-8989, www.airforcevillages.com
These active-living, accredited communities are for all retired and honorably separated officers, their spouses or widow(er)s, and elderly dependents. Entrance fees start at $36,980. They feature tower apartments and garden homes, on-site outpatient clinics, home health services, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care residences, and skilled-nursing care. Air Force Villages I and II are nonprofit and near Lackland AFB and Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. (See ad on page 55.) PET FRIENDLY

Army Residence Community, 7400 Crestway Drive, San Antonio, TX 78239, (800) 725-0083, (210) 646-5316, www.armyresidence.com
This accredited CCRC is for all retired career military officers and their spouses or widows. Entrance fees start at $50,000. Features include high-rise apartments, cluster-type cottages, and an on-site health care center on its 50 acres. Near Fort Sam Houston, Brooke Army Medical Center, and Randolph AFB. (See ad on page 69.) PET FRIENDLY

The Forum at Memorial Woods, 777 North Post Oak Road, Houston, TX 77024, (713) 956-0870
Located minutes from The Galleria and downtown Houston, our luxury high-rise apartments provide spectacular views of city skylines and easy access to the theatre district and shopping. We have a tradition of providing five-star services — from fine dining to social and cultural activities. Assisted living, skilled nursing, Alzheimer’s care, and hospice are available. (See ad on page 81.) PET FRIENDLY

Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community, 20450 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78258, (210) 615-4000, www.independencehill.com
Independence Hill is a resort-style rental community with floor plans from one-bedroom apartments to two-bedroom cottages, some with fireplaces and vaulted ceilings. Services include two daily meals, housekeeping, transportation, on-site banking, and a beauty and barber shop. The calendar has something for everyone, and residents enjoy privileges at a nearby country club. (See ad on page 62.)
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Sun City Texas by Del Webb, 1501 Sun City Blvd., Georgetown, TX 78628, (800) 833-5932, www.suncity.com/texas
Sun City Texas is the premier community for active adults 55 and older. Enjoy golf, tennis, hiking, and more in Texas Hill Country. Homes fit every lifestyle and budget—priced from the low $100,000s to the $500,000s. Call today to make the dream of a lifetime last a lifetime! (See ad on page 50.)

The Towers on Park Lane, 1 Towers Park Lane, San Antonio, TX 78209, (800) 531-8496, www.thetowerslife.com
This beautiful high-rise complex promotes an independent, active lifestyle with a variety of distinct floor plans and excellent views. Amenities include recreational and social activities, transportation, restaurant-style dining, 24-hour security, an Olympic-size pool, and privileges at the adjacent Parklane West health care facility. Cooperative ownership starts at about $50K. It also is close to Fort Sam Houston and the Brooke Army Medical Center.

Virginia

The Fairfax, 9140 Belvoir Woods Parkway, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, (703) 799-1200, www.sunriseseniorliving.com
This 35-acre CCRC was developed for retired military officers and their spouses and widows. Amenities include dining, catering, banking, indoor pool and spa, exercise room, computer lab, woodworking shop, country store, chapel, and library. Outdoor activities include tennis, fishing, cycle and jogging trails, and a driving-range cage. Independent-living cottages and apartments, outpatient clinic, assisted living, and nursing care also are available. Entrance fees from $74,000 and monthly fees are from $2,050. (See ad on page 101. ) PET FRIENDLY

Lake Prince Woods, 100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk, VA 23434, (757) 923-5500, (877) 637-7940, www.uchas.org, lpw@uchas.org
This community features spacious homes and apartments nestled among 172 wooded acres with a lake, walking trails, and fishing. Enjoy fine dining, a wellness program, woodworking, computers, gardening, and more. It is minutes from the new Obici Hospital, shopping, and golf. Assisted living, a rehab center, and secure Alzheimer’s and nursing care are available. New construction is slated for 2005. (See ad on page 80.) PET FRIENDLY

Leisure World, 19400 Leisure World Blvd., Lansdowne, VA 20176, (866) 666-7575, (703) 581-1711, www.idigroup.com
Leisure World is the finest luxury adult community in northern Virginia with more than 90 acres of splendid mountain, river, and golf course views. It includes a beautiful clubhouse, swimming, tennis, craft shops, woodworking, classrooms, banking, and shopping. Large award-winning condo-
miniums are available from the $300,000s to the $500,000s.

Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, 6000 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188, (800) 716-9000, (757) 220-9000, www.patriotscolony.com
This nonprofit, life-care community is for retired officers, their spouses, and their widows. The wooded, 90-acre gated community of spacious villas, apartments, and freestanding houses includes a heated, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, bank, hobby shops, and many other amenities. Also included are an on-site clinic, assisted living, skilled nursing, and Alzheimer’s care. It is near the College of William and Mary and numerous military bases. (See ad on page 68.) PET FRIENDLY

Vinson Hall Corp., 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101, (703) 538-2975
VHC offers three levels of care located on a beautifully landscaped 20-acre campus in McLean, Va. Vinson Hall offers independent living, Arleigh Burke Pavilion provides assisted-living and nursing care, and The Sylvestery provides assisted living for the memory impaired. Vinson Hall residents can enjoy activities such as pool volleyball, walking groups, or watercolor painting in our new activities center opening in Spring 2005. (See ad on page 101.)

Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192, (703) 643-0551, (703) 643-0847
This life care and fee-for-service community sits on 62-acres with cottages and apartments within 30 minutes of Washington, D.C.; 20 minutes from Quantico and Fort Belvoir, Va. Assisted living and skilled nursing are available with an on-site clinic and rehabilitation, and an elegant dining room, computer lab, fitness center, woodworking shop, game room, chapel, library, beauty shop, and gift shop. PET FRIENDLY

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, (757) 496-1785, (800) 349-1722, www.wcbay.com
Located on the Chesapeake Bay, this community offers the ambience and features of a first-class resort. Amenities include formal/informal dining, penthouse lounge, indoor pools with spa, gardens, fitness center, and hair salon. As a True LifeCare community, every level of health care is included in the monthly fee.

WindsorMeade of Williamsburg, 453 McLaws Circle, Suite 2, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (877) 582-6385, (757) 565-9670, fburbage@vumh.org
WindsorMeade of Williamsburg is a 106-acre retirement community being developed by Virginia United Methodist Homes. A gated community of apartments, villas, and pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, WindsorMeade embraces a total wellness philosophy in its Wellness Center. Landscaped with walking trails and natural settings, it has easy access to shopping centers. Assisted living and skilled nursing care are available on-site.

Washington

Panorama City, 1751 Circle Lane S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, (800) 999-9807, www.panoramacity.org
This full-service, accredited CCRC is secure and affordable. It is near Fort Lewis, McChord AFB, and Madigan Medical Center. Choose from single-family homes, garden court duplexes, triplexes, and apartments on 120 acres. It is supported by an extensive spectrum of continuing-care services, including a new Aquatic and Fitness Center opening summer 2005. Deposits start at $41,000. (See ad on page 98.) PET FRIENDLY

Patriots Landing, 1600 Marshall Circle, Dupont, WA 98327, (877) 964-4900, www.patriotslanding.com
Washington state’s first and only career military retirement commuity offers you the lifestyle you deserve and military services close by. Our campus will comprise 25 cottages and 150 independent, assisted, and memory care apartments on a month-to-month rental basis with no buy-ins. Cottages are available now with the remainder of the campus opening in June ‘05. (See ads on pages 45 and 96.) PET FRIENDLY