Retirement Community Guide
The variety of available options can make the search for a retirement community seem like a daunting task. Important issues to consider include location, access to health care, expenses, and safety. This tear-out section provides some 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. (See ad on page 46.) PET FRIENDLY

Holiday Retirement, More than 280 locations, (800) 322-0999, www.holidaytouch.com
Holiday Retirement provides full-service luxury retirement communities for active seniors. Choose from spacious studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Numerous amenities are included in one reasonable monthly rent. Ask about our unique travel program, which allows residents to stay free at more than 200 locations in the United States, Canada, and England. Call today to schedule your complimentary meal and tour. (See ad on page 69.)

Alabama

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 90.) 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. (See ad on page 75.) 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. (See ad on page 56.) PET FRIENDLY

Arizona

PebbleCreek Resort Communities, 3639 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85338, (800) 732-9949
PebbleCreek Resort Community is an active-adult resort community near Luke AFB and Phoenix. It includes two golf courses, a multimillion-dollar clubhouse, and offers activities such as tennis, swimming, and fitness programs. Model homes are sized from 1,222 to 3,421 sq. ft. and are priced between $190K and $400K. PET FRIENDLY

Sun City Vistoso, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85737, (520) 825-3711,
www.suncity-vistoso.com, e-mail: suncity@suncity-vistoso.com
Sun City Vistoso is an active-adult community in the Sonoran desert of Tucson, Ariz. You can golf on our Greg Nash-designed course, play tennis, or take advantage of our recreational and fitness facilities. With more than 100 clubs, including a state-of-the-art computer learning center, it’s more than living— it’s a lifestyle!
 
Winterhaven, 2865 Fairmeade Circle, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, (800) 837-6841, (520) 803-9660
Escape to blue skies, mountain views, and a perfect year-round climate on the fairways of the spectacular Pueblo del Sol Country Club. Full military privileges are available at nearby Fort Huachuca. Single-family homes start around $140K. New models and floor plans are now open. (See ad on page 53.) PET FRIENDLY

California

Air Force Village West, 17050 Arnold Drive, Riverside, CA 92518, (800) 729-2999, (951) 697-2100, www.afvw.com
Air Force Village West is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) for military officers of the seven uniformed services. Built on 153 acres of rolling hills adjacent to General Archie Old Golf Course and March Air Reserve Base, it has spacious apartments, duplexes, and single-family homes. For peace of mind, the health center offers skilled nursing, assisted living, and special Alzheimer’s care. (See ad on page 64.) PET FRIENDLY

Chateau La Jolla Inn, 233 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037, (888) 459-4451, (858) 459-5708, www.clji.com
La Jolla’s premier residential community offers beautifully appointed studio, 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. (See ad on page 82.)

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 and is minutes from Travis AFB. Choose your entrance-fee plan. Paradise Valley Estates offers an on-site health care center, skilled-nursing care, and assisted living. Full-scale amenities are also included. Choose between homes and apartments. (See ad on page 70.) PET FRIENDLY

Regents Point, 19191 Harvard Ave., Irvine, CA 92612, (800) 278-8898, (949) 509-2205, www.scphs.com
Regents Point is a 15-acre CCRC overlooking a 347-acre regional park with 24-hour security. It includes a fitness center, pool, and a putting green. Decorate your own apartment or villa. There are 11 different floor plans available. Accommodation fees start at $65K. Assisted and skilled nursing are available on the same property. (See ad on page 93.)

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 93.)

Colorado

Liberty Heights, 12105 Ambassador Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, (719) 481-9494, (800) 635-7438, www.libertyhts.com
This CCRC 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 and full-size appliances. Leases start at $2,500 a month for one- to three-bedroom units, and there are no membership or buy-in fees. (See ad on page 66.) PET FRIENDLY

NBA 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, Colo., NBA 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 are also on site. Call for information. EHO. (See ad on page 80.)

The Villas at Sunny Acres, 2501 E. 104th Ave., Thornton, CO 80233, (800) 447-2092, (303) 255-4151
Located on 64 tree-lined acres, this CCRC offers independent-living apartments and cottages, plus on-site assisted-living and skilled-nursing care. Amenities include a 3,000-sq.-ft. fitness center, outdoor fitness trails, housekeeping, and scheduled transportation as well as activities, two restaurant-style dining rooms, and an on-site physician’s clinic. Every unit includes an emergency call system. Monthly rental and continuing-care plans are available. PET FRIENDLY

Delaware

Westminster Village, 1175 McKee Road, Dover, DE 19904, (302) 674-8030, www.wmvdover.org
Westminster Village, the only CCRC in central Delaware, offers independent and assisted living as well as skilled-nursing care. Located in the heart of historic Dover on 27 acres, it is only a short drive from beautiful beaches. Westminster Village isn’t a community designed to fit our ideal of retirement living—it’s designed to fit yours. 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 82.) 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 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 79.) 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 57.) PET FRIENDLY

Freedom Plaza, 1010 American Eagle Blvd., Box 352, Sun City Center, FL 33573, (888) 467-5202, (813) 633-4467
Freedom Plaza is a luxury retirement-living CCRC with guaranteed life-care starting at about $100K. 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 59.) PET FRIENDLY

GlenLakes, 9000 Glen Lakes Blvd., Weeki Wachee, FL 34613, (800) 222-9003, (352) 597-9000, e-mail: davidcr@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 around $130K. 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. PET FRIENDLY

Indian River Colony Club (IRCC), 1936 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940-6850, (800) 328-4722, fax: (321) 255-6329, www.indianrivercolonyclub.com, e-mail: 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 91.) 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. (See ad on page 50.) PET FRIENDLY

Ocala Palms Golf and 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 activities. Two pets per household are welcome. Homes are custom-built concrete block with stucco priced from the $130Ks to the $200Ks. PET FRIENDLY

On Top of the World Communities, 8447 S.W. 99th Street Road, Ocala, FL 34481, (800) 421-4162, www.otowcommunities.com
A Central Florida, pet-friendly 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 and spa, shopping, bowling, and restaurants for a quality, affordable lifestyle. (See ad on page 71.) PET FRIENDLY

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. (See ad on page 62.) PET FRIENDLY

Solivita, 395 Village Drive, Poinciana, FL 34759, (866) 928-4578, www.solivitafl.com
An award-winning community close to Orlando’s famous attractions, Solivita offers beautiful homes, a Mediterranean-style village center, a championship golf course, and a fitness center. Surrounded by Florida’s woodlands, boating, fishing, and biking are available. Visit our artist’s studio, restaurants, gallery, and ballroom. Homes are from the $100Ks to the $400Ks.

Savannah Quarters, P.O. Box 2888, Savannah, GA 31402, (866) 778-2783, www.savannahquarters.com
This 2,600-acre master-planned residential community was designed to create multigenerational, economically diverse, and environmentally sensitive neighborhoods. Private and gated, Westbrook at Savannah Quarters offers golf, tennis, a swim and fitness center, a clubhouse, and nature trails. Easthaven at Savannah Quarters provides community amenities in a beautiful wooded setting. Homes are available from $150K to $1 million-plus.

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. (See ad on page 76.) PET FRIENDLY

Maryland

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. The community has 24-hour security. (See ad on page 63.) 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 the 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. (See ad on page 93.)

Glen Meadows Retirement Community, 11630 Glen Arm Road, Glen Arm, MD 21057, (410) 592-5310, www.glenmeadows.org
Imagine 483 acres of incredible countryside outside your front door. Glen Meadows is a CCRC with independent, assisted-living, and skilled-nursing care. Just minutes from Baltimore, it offers comfortable patio homes and distinctive apartments. This isn’t a community designed to fit our idea of retirement living—it’s designed to fit yours. PET FRIENDLY

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- $200Ks to the $500Ks. It features an 11,000-sq.-ft. private clubhouse with an 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. (See ad on page 81.)

New Mexico

La Vida Llena, 10501 Lagrima de Oro, N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87111, (800) 922-1344, (505) 293-4001, www.lavidallena.com
La Vida Llena is Albuquerque’s only life-care community offering every level of care. It has beautiful views, three daily meals, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, housekeeping, an emergency call system, and activities. For a one-time entry fee and monthly rent, virtually everything is included except meals. (See ad on page 88.)

North Carolina

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 about $40K. Amenities include an award-winning Davis Love III Championship golf course, a clubhouse with a fitness center, fishing ponds, and walking trails. (See ad on page 62.) PET FRIENDLY

Bermuda Village Retirement Center, 142 Bermuda Village Drive, Advance, NC 27006, (800) 843-5433, (336) 998-6535, www.bermudavillage.net
The Bermuda Village complex is located within the town of Bermuda Run, a gated community with a focus on a country-club lifestyle. Bermuda Village is a mature, occupied community that offers the advantage of home equity with fee simple ownership, the benefits of a full service package, and an on-site health care program to meet future contingencies. (See ad on page 76.) 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 $119K. (See ad on page 70.) 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 North and South Carolina beaches. Featuring spacious apartments, cottages, villas, and traditional homes, it includes a health center (private rooms) with Alzheimer’s and dementia residences. Entrance fees range from $30,700 to $182K. Scotia Village opened in 1988, is an affiliate of The Presbyterian Homes, and is near Fort Bragg, Pope AFB, and Pinehurst. (See ad on page 88.) PET FRIENDLY

Ohio

The Knolls of Oxford, 6727 Contreras Road, Oxford, OH 45056, (800) 610-6767, www.lifesphere.org, e-mail: 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 2.)

Pennsylvania

Green Ridge Village, 210 Big Spring Road, Newville, PA 17241, (717) 776-3192,
www.greenridgevillage.org
Green Ridge Village, a CCRC on 240 wooded acres, has independent- and assisted-living and skilled-nursing care. With distinctive homes nestled in a country setting, this isn’t a community designed to fit our ideal of retirement living — it’s designed to fit yours. PET FRIENDLY

Willow Valley Retirement Communities, 600 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602, (800) 770-5445, www.willowvalleyretirement.com
The four Willow Valley Retirement Communities have set the standard for excellence in retirement living. Nestled in the rolling countryside just outside of historic Lancaster, Pa., we offer an unsurpassed retirement lifestyle. The security of our life-care plan, spacious homes, elegant amenities, and the freedom to pursue your interests have made us the model that other communities use as a benchmark for excellence. (See ad on page 58.)

South Carolina

Grande Dunes, 1000 Grande Dunes Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, (877) 3GRANDE (347-2633), (843) 692-2323, www.grandedunes.com
An exclusive address, Grande Dunes features classic Mediterranean-style architecture and abundant amenities, including an 18-hole resort course and 18-hole private members course, a tennis and fitness center, and a 149-slip marina with planned marina village and a private Ocean Club. Home sites are available from the $150Ks, single-family homes from the $350Ks, golf and waterway villas from the $300Ks, and oceanfront condos from about $1 million. PET FRIENDLY

Tennessee

Alexian Village of Tennessee, 100 James Blvd., Signal Mt., 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 club and two pools are adjacent. The community is CCAC accredited with on-site assisted living and skilled nursing on site (See ad on page 79.) 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 officers, their spouses or widows, 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 51.) 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 $49K. Its features include high-rise apartments, cluster-type cottages, and an on-site health care center on its 50 acres. It is near Fort Sam Houston, Brooke Army Medical Center, and Randolph AFB. (See ad on page 55.) 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 80.) PET FRIENDLY

The Island on Lake Travis, 3404 American Drive, Lago Vista, TX 78645, (800) 422-4753, www.theisland-laketravis.com
This rental retirement resort is in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The amenities and services are complemented by a first-rate staff, fabulous restaurant-style dining, and activities for everyone. Try us for a month; stay for a lifetime. Discover the meaning of exceptional senior living today. Call for a tour or to find out more about our Passport Guest Program. (See ad on page 78.)

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 $100Ks to the $500Ks. Call today to make the dream of a lifetime last a lifetime! (See ad on page 89.)

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 Chesapeake, 955 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601, (800) 345-0474, (757) 223-1650, www.vbh.org/thechesapeake
This 37-acre life-care community of apartments and cottages includes an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, library, computer lab, wood shop, and activities. Other services include a gift shop, dining room and private dining room, café, beauty and barber shop, full-service bank, and multi-purpose room. On-site assisted living, dementia support, and a nursing home are available. (See ad on page 68.) PET FRIENDLY

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 members 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 are from $71K, and monthly fees are from $1,952. (See ad on page 90.) PET FRIENDLY

Falcons Landing, 20522 Falcons Landing Circle, Potomac Falls, VA 20165, (800) 952-3762, (703) 404-5151
This first-class, full-service, accredited nonprofit CCRC is for retired military officers, their spouses, and their widows who haven’t remarried. Apartments and cottages are on a 33-acre campus in the master-planned Cascades community. On-site health care center, skilled nursing, and assisted living are featured, along with grand amenities. Choose your entrance-fee plan. (See ad on page 54.) PET FRIENDLY

Lake Prince Center, 100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk, VA 23434, (757) 923-5500,
(877) 637-7940, www.ucrh.org, e-mail: lpc@ucrh.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. Small pets are allowed. New construction is slated for 2005. (See ad on page 78.) 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 condominiums
start from the $200Ks to the $500Ks. (See ad on page 65.)

Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, 6000 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188, (800) 716-9000, (757) 220-9000, www.patriotscolony.com
This wellness-oriented, nonprofit, life-care community is for retired officers, their spouses, and their widows. The wooded, 90-acre gated community has spacious villas, apartments, and freestanding houses, as well as an on-site clinic and assisted-living, skilled-nursing, and Alzheimer’s care. It is near the College of William and Mary, Fort Eustis, Langley AFB, and the Naval Weapons Station. (See ad on page 52.) PET FRIENDLY

Vinson Hall Retirement Community, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101,
(703) 538-2975
Located on a beautifully landscaped 20-acre campus in McLean, Va., Vinson Hall offers three levels of care. Vinson Hall offers independent living, Arleigh Burke Pavilion provides assisted living and nursing care, and the Sylvestry provides assisted living for those with memory impairments. To meet the wide variety of needs, we offer activities such as pool volleyball, walking groups, or watercolor painting in our new activities center opening in Fall 2004. (See ad on page 92.)

Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192, (703) 643-0551,
(703) 643-0847
This 62-acre, fee-for-service, and life-care community of cottages and apartments is 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., and 20 minutes from Quantico and Fort Belvoir. It has a computer lab, fitness center with a swimming pool, woodworking shop, game room, and assisted-living and skilled-nursing areas with on-site clinic and rehabilitation. A chapel,
beauty shop, elegant dining room, library, and gift shop also are featured. (See ad on page 77.) PET FRIENDLY

Williamsburg Landing, 5700 Williamsburg Landing Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (800) 554-5517, (757) 565-6505, www.williamsburglanding.com
This distinctive CCRC is on 123 acres and features two- and three-bedroom detached and cluster-style homes and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Independent living, assisted living, and skilled-nursing care also are available with a full-time physician on staff. A variety of entrance fee options are available. A state-of-the-art fitness center is opening in 2006. (See ad on page 45.) PET FRIENDLY

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. Deposits start at $41K. (See ad on page 81.) PET FRIENDLY

Patriots Landing, 1600 Marshall Circle, Dupont, WA 98327, (877) 964-4900, www.patriotslanding.com
This landscaped, 16-acre, full-service retirement community offers independent and assisted-living care with dementia and memory care services. There will be 175 one- and two-bedroom apartments and cottages available as month-to-month rentals. Apartments start at $2,595 a month.
There are no entrance or buy-in fees. The anticipated opening will be in mid-2005. (See ad on
page 45.) PET FRIENDLY