Retirement Community
Finding the perfect retirement community can be a tough task, but a little research can go a long way. Safety, comfort, cost, and access to health care are just a few important issues to consider. This tear-out section lists some communities for your reference.

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Alabama

The Hamlet, 214 Windsor Drive North, Fairhope, AL 36532, (800) 323-2391, (251) 928-5413
The Hamlet is a gated community offering two-bedroom, two-bath cottages, each with an attached garage, and fine dining in the clubhouse. Its location in Fairhope on Alabama’s Gulf Coast means residents enjoy a beautiful climate year-round and a variety of leisure activities. It is a Mercy Medical Lifecare Retirement Community. PET FRIENDLY

Redstone Village, 7540 South Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35802, (866) 881-6717, 
(256) 881-6082
This life-care retirement community offers maintenance-free living in cottages and apartments located on an 87-acre hilltop site near Redstone Arsenal. A 90-percent refundable entrance fee guarantees on-site assisted and nursing care. Amenities include dining, housekeeping, a wellness center, and a creative studio. (See ad on page 73.) PET FRIENDLY

Westminster Village, 500 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36527, (800) 842-3740, 
(251) 626-2900
Westminster Village is an exceptional retirement community on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, Ala., blending the best of the South with an amazing life-care lifestyle. It has spacious apartments and garden homes, gracious dining, a state-of-the-art fitness center, country club-style amenities, housekeeping, maintenance, lawn care, and an on-site health center. (See ad on page 72.) PET FRIENDLY

Arizona

La Loma Village, Litchfield and Camelback Roads, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, (888) 683-8500, 
(623) 975-8800
This new campus is just 25 minutes from Phoenix and 2 miles from Luke Air Force Base (AFB). Under the Life Care agreement, we provide unlimited access to our health center at no additional cost! There are three entrance-fee options, and a large variety of services and amenities. There are models open now. (See ad on page 85.) PET FRIENDLY

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 and a multimillion-dollar clubhouse and offers activities such as tennis, swimming, and fitness programs. Model homes are sized from 1,100 to 3,408 sq. ft. and are priced between $130K and $300K. (See ad on page 64.) PET FRIENDLY

Sun City Vistoso, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, AZ 85737, (520) 825-3711, www.suncityvistoso.com, e-mail: suncity@suncityvistoso.com 
Sun City Vistoso is an active-adult community located 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! (See ad on page 85.)

Winterhaven, 2862 Fairmeade Circle, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, (800) 837-6841, (520) 803-9660
Escape to clean air, mountain views, and a perfect year-round climate on the fairways of the Pueblo del Sol Country Club! Or receive full military privileges at nearby Fort Huachuca. Single-family homes start around $130K. New models and floor plans are open now! (See ad on page 51.) PET FRIENDLY

California

Air Force Village West, 17050 Arnold Drive, Riverside, CA 92518, (800) 729-2999, (909) 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 52.) 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 32.)

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 located on 68 acres adjacent to the Paradise Valley Golf Course 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 also are included. Choose between homes and apartments. (See ad on page 69.) 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 the 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 6.) PET FRIENDLY

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. PET FRIENDLY

The Villas at Sunny Acres, 2501 E. 104th Ave., Denver, CO 80233, (800) 447-2092, (303) 255-4151
Located on 64 acres, this CCRC offers independent-living apartments and cottages as well as on-site assisted-living and skilled-nursing care. Amenities include a geriatric physician’s office, an on-site community store, a 3,000-sq.-ft. fitness center, two fishing lakes, and outdoor fitness trails. Every unit includes 24-hour emergency call systems, housekeeping, and transportation. Activities are highlighted, and life-care and monthly rental plans are available. (See ad on page 4.) PET FRIENDLY

Connecticut

StoneRidge, Information Center, 12 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355, (860) 572-4494
StoneRidge, a CCRC, is under construction in Stonington, Conn., and is scheduled to open in fall 2004. It will offer spacious one- and two-bedroom residential apartments and an on-site skilled-nursing center with all levels of care. Amenities include a fitness center, lounge, library, coffee shop, convenience store, arts studio, walking trails, and a woodworking shop. 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 historical Dover on 27 charming 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. (See ad on page 44.) PET FRIENDLY

District of Columbia

Knollwood, 6200 Oregon Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20015, (800) 541-4255, (202) 541-0149, www.armydistaff.org 
This nonprofit, 16-acre CCRC for retired military officers and their families borders Rock Creek Park and is convenient to Washington’s attractions. Amenities include full-service dining, clinic, library, housekeeping services, and transportation to Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda National Naval Medical Center. Fees start at $41K; monthly fees start at $1,075. (See ad on page 84.) PET FRIENDLY

Florida

Azalea Trace, 10100 Hillview Road, Pensacola, FL 32514, (800) 828-8274, (850) 857-4948
Pensacola’s premier life-care retirement community, located on 129 acres, is minutes from Pensacola Naval Air Station and is adjacent to the University of West Florida. This ACTS Retirement-Life Community includes first-class services and amenities, spacious apartment homes, an assisted-living center, and an on-site health care center. (See ad on page 54.)

Buena Vida Estates, 2129 W. New Haven Ave., W. Melbourne, FL 32904, (800) 742-0060, www.buenavidaestates.org 
Buena Vida Estates is a quaint and friendly community in a small town. This CCRC offers an affordable Lifecare Program, spacious apartments, and assisted-living and nursing-home care on a well-landscaped campus, all within minutes of a military base. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, wood shop, and ceramics. (See ad on page 87.) PET FRIENDLY

Crane Lakes Golf & Country Club, 1812 Big Crane Loop, Port Orange, FL 32128, (888) 325-2537, www.cranelakes.com, e-mail: cranelakes@cranelakes.com 
This active 55-and-over golf and country club community has 18-hole golf, a 19,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse, pools, tennis, and a bar and grill. Model homes are open daily and express move-in homes are ready. (See ad on page 84.)

Fleet Landing, One Fleet Landing Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, (800) 872-8761, (904) 246-9900, ext. 107, www.fleetlanding.com 
Fleet Landing is a world-class community just blocks from the Atlantic Ocean. This nonprofit, accredited CCRC offers resort-style amenities and 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 77.) 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 $80K. Several health plans are available. The Value Plan includes assisted living and skilled nursing at no additional cost. There also are health centers on campus for assisted-living, skilled-nursing, and Alzheimer’s care. Amenities include golf on campus. MacDill AFB and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals are nearby. Freedom Plaza is sponsored by The Retired Officers’ Corp. (See ad on page 61.) 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 the 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 that provides social acitivites such as swimming, fitness, and six Har-Tru courts for the avid tennis player. (See ad on page 74.) PET FRIENDLY

Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940, (877) 521-0521, 
www.indianrivercolonyclub.com 
Indian River Colony Club is a gated community with fully maintained single-family, privately owned homes for those who are 55 and over. This nonprofit corporation offers an 18-hole golf course, tennis, swimming, and full country club facilities. Compare $5,000 membership and total monthly costs. Indian River Colony Club is 12 minutes from Patrick AFB and a VA clinic. (See ad on page 69.) PET FRIENDLY

Lake Ashton, 4140 Ashton Club Drive, Lake Wales, FL 33859, (866) 525-3274, www.lakeashton.com
This active-adult, master-planned community is near attractions, airports, and beaches. It features a 26,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse, 18-hole championship golf; tennis; and a restaurant, theater, and bowling center. It is built on 700 acres. We offer site-built homes, carriage homes, villas, and motorcoach garage homes around $120K with 24-hour manned security. PET FRIENDLY

Lighthouse Cove, 100 Golden Bay Blvd., Oak Hill, FL 32759, (888) 963-2683, (386) 324-2536, 
www.lighthousecove.cc
This active-adult, 55-and-over, private-gated, manufactured-home community is located on Central Florida’s Indian River. New homes are available from $69,900, with resident-owned lots from $25K. 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 58).

The Mayflower, 1620 Mayflower Court, Winter Park, FL 32792, (800) 228-6518, (407) 672-1620, www.themayflower.com 
This accredited nonprofit CCRC is retirement living at its finest. Nestled in a resort-like setting near beautiful Winter Park, The Mayflower has 28 beautifully designed independent villas, 250 spacious apartments, 30 assisted-living residences, and a 60-bed skilled-nursing center. Entrance fees start at $90,140. This community is located near local attractions, museums, golf courses, and historic Rollins College. Open since 1989. (See ad on page 68.)

Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club, 5000 North U.S. Highway 27, Ocala, FL 34482, 
(800) 872-7256, www.ocalapalms.com
Ocala Palms is a gated community for active adults featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, putting green, restaurant, outdoor and heated indoor swimming pools, tennis, and a fitness room. The homes are custom-built concrete block with stucco priced between $130K and $200K.

The Plantation, 25201 U.S. Highway 27, Leesburg, FL 34748, (800) 234-7654, www.theplantation.com
This 1,700-acre gated community has two championship golf courses, two clubhouses, large heated pools, tennis, pickle ball, private fishing lakes, and a modern fitness center. Start living the life you’ve waited your whole life for. Call for a free video. Homes from around $100K to $300K. (See ad on page 76.) PET FRIENDLY

Shell Point Retirement Community, 15101 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33908, 
(800) 780-1131, (239) 466-1131, www.shellpoint.org
Enjoy a wide variety of residences, boating, golf, fine dining, church, and constant activities and events at Florida’s largest CCRC. Life-care includes assisted living and skilled nursing for life, with a full-time staff of physicians, on-site pharmacy, and much more. (See ad on page 86.) PET FRIENDLY

The Villas at Spanish Oaks, 3150 N.E. 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34479, (352) 622-7241, www.mhchomes.com 
This community offers those who are 55 and over an active lifestyle in an old Florida setting among the Spanish moss and oak trees. It’s located on 75 acres and is minutes from shopping, restaurants, and golf. The Villas at Spanish Oaks offers two pools, two community buildings, a library, tennis, bocci, horseshoes, shuffleboard, billiards, bingo, square dancing, and cards. New homes between $40K and $70K. (See ad on page 50.) PET FRIENDLY

Maine

The Highlands of Topsham, 26 Elm St., Topsham, ME 04086, (888) 760-1042, 
(207) 725-2650, www.highlandsrc.com 
The Highlands of Topsham is a 75-acre residential community with rental apartments and co-op purchase cottages. Amenities include a fitness center with an indoor heated pool, a putting green, and beautifully wooded walking trails. On-site assisted-living accommodations also are available. The Highlands of Topsham is only 15 minutes from Brunswick NAS. (See ad on page 74.) PET FRIENDLY

Maryland

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 is located on 30 wooded acres of waterfront property bordering Gingerville Creek, just four 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 83.)

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, a CCRC, offers independent and assisted living as well as skilled-nursing care. Located just minutes from Baltimore, we offer 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. (See ad on page 55.) PET FRIENDLY

New York

Lake Country Village, P.O. Box 3066, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, (800) 789-1513, (518) 563-2346, www.selectpropertygroup.com
Lake Country Village features spacious three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhouses in a park-like setting near Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. It is on the site of the former Plattsburgh AFB, now fully renovated. All appliances are included and each unit has a new furnace. Prices start at $79,900; monthly fees are $153. PET FRIENDLY

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 located 10 minutes from Fort Bragg in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Home sites are available from around $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 89.) PET FRIENDLY

Belle Meade Resort Retirement, 100 Waters Drive, Southern Pines, NC 28387, (800) 343-7463, (910) 246-1008, www.sjp.org
Located near Fort Bragg and Pope AFB, this secured, 100-acre country club village complements the resort lifestyle of Pinehurst/Southern Pines golfing country. Extensive health care services are available, including a unique life-care plan. Spacious apartments, cottages, and homes are available. Attractive amenities include a 45,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse. Belle Meade is sponsored by St. Joseph of the Pines Health System. (See ad on page 78.) PET FRIENDLY

Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, 1617 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803, (800) 284-1531, (828) 274-1531, www.deerfieldwnc.org 
This full-service Lifecare community is located 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 $115K. (See ad on page 76.) PET FRIENDLY

Oregon

Ceres Gleann, P.O. Box 5343, Salem, OR 97304, (866) 831-1056, (503) 831-1051, www.cgactivelifestyle.com
An active-adult retirement for the boomers and beyond. Ceres Gleann is more than a home — it’s a lifestyle. Located in the foothills of the coastal range and beautiful scenery of the Willamette Valley, this planned community of 134 homes is on the edge of peaceful Dallas, Ore. A vast selection of options await you in customizing your home. Discover why many are choosing to call Ceres Gleann home. (See ad on page 88.)

Hillside Retirement Community, 300 N.W. Hillside Park Way, McMinnville, OR 97128, 
(800) 275-2384, (503) 472-9534
Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, Hillside is a CCRC located on 57 acres that offers a wide selection of apartment homes and garden cottages. Amenities include on-site assisted-living and nursing care, housekeeping, maintenance, two dining rooms, outdoor pool, woodworking shop, community garden, and exercise room. Hillside is only 35 miles from Portland, Ore., and 45 minutes from the Oregon Coast. (See ad on page 53.)

Holiday Retirement, 2250 McGilchrist St., Salem, OR 97302, (800) 322-0999, 
www.holidaytouch.com
Holiday Retirement provides full-service luxury retirement communities for active seniors. Choose from a variety of 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 our residents to stay free at more than 200 locations in the United States, Canada, and England. Call today to schedule your complimentary meal and personal tour. (See ad on page 117.)

Pennsylvania

Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community, 1 Longsdorf Way, Carlisle, PA 17013, 
(800) 722-0267, (717) 240-6013, e-mail: marketing@cumberlandcrossings.org
Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community is your affordable retirement community nestled on 80 acres in the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania. Get a two-bedroom/two-bathroom with garage, starting at $119,750. A 90-percent refund plan is available. Monthly fee includes housekeeping, cable, property tax, and more. There is no state tax on retirement income, and the Army War College is three miles away and offers full privileges for retired military. Amenities include fitness center, indoor heated pool and spa, putting green, and woodshop, and there are five golf courses located just minutes away. There also is a continuing-care facility on site. (See ad on page 83.) PET FRIENDLY

Green Ridge Village, 210 Big Spring Road, Newville, PA 17241, (717) 776-3192, 
www.greenridgevillage.org
Green Ridge Village, a CCRC located on 240 wooded acres, offers independent- and assisted-living and skilled-nursing care. With distinctive homes nestled in a beautiful country setting, this isn’t a community designed to fit our ideal of retirement living — it’s designed to fit yours. (See ad on page 113.) PET FRIENDLY

Penn National Golf Course Community, 3720 Clubhouse Drive, Fayetteville, PA 17222, 
(800) 338-7523, (717) 352-3046, www.pennhomes.com
This 36-hole championship golf course community near Gettysburg, Pa., was voted “One of America’s 100 Best Communities” by Where To Retire magazine. Pay no state tax on retirement income and no master association or initiation fees. This is not an age-restricted community. Homesites are available from around $50K, villas around $150K, and custom homes around $200K.

Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 East Locust St., Oxford, PA 19363, (610) 998-2400, 
www.warepresbyterian.org
Ware Presbyterian Village, a CCRC, offers independent and assisted living as well as skilled-nursing care. With 94 incredible acres, historic architecture, and easy access to everything the Brandywine Valley has to offer, this isn’t a community designed to fit our idea of retirement living — it’s designed to fit yours. (See ad on page 55.) 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.

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 retired officers of all uniformed services and their spouses or widows and elderly dependents. Entrance fees start at $36,980. It features tower apartments and garden homes, on-site outpatient clinics, home health services, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care residences, and skilled-nursing care. The Air Force Villages I and II is nonprofit and located near Lackland AFB, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, and Brooke Army Medical Center. (See ad on page 63.) 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 $48K. Its features include high-rise apartments, cluster-type cottages, and an on-site health care center on its 50 acres. It is located near Fort Sam Houston, Brooke Army Medical Center, and Randolph AFB. (See ad on page 65.) PET FRIENDLY

Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community, 20450 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78258, (210) 615-4000, www.independencehill.com
This 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 meals daily, housekeeping, transportation, on-site banking, a beauty and barber shop, and more. The calendar has fun activities, and residents enjoy privileges to a nearby country club. (See ad on page 78.) PET FRIENDLY

The Island on Lake Travis, 3404 American Drive, Lago Vista, TX 78645, (800) 422-4753, 
www.theisland-laketravis.com 
Exceptional senior living at the gateway to 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 with us a lifetime. Call for a tour and ask about our Passport Program. (See ad on page 32.)

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 ages 55 and older. Enjoy golf, tennis, hiking, and more in Texas Hill Country. Sample the lifestyle and stay in one of our private, fully furnished vacation getaway homes. Call today to make the dream of a lifetime last a lifetime. (See ad on page 59.)

The Towers on Park Lane, 1 Towers Park Lane, San Antonio, TX 78209, (800) 531-8496, 
www.thetowersonparklane.com/
This beautiful high-rise complex promotes an independent, active lifestyle. Choose from a variety of distinct floor plans and spectacular 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 approximately $50K. It also is close to Fort Sam Houston and the Brooke Army Medical Center.

Virginia

Atlantic Shores, 1398 Gibraltar Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, (800) 821-2774, (757) 426-0000
Atlantic Shores is the premier retirement community in Virginia Beach, Va., featuring both apartments and villa homes. It is located in the heart of Virginia’s Tidewater region, adjacent to Dam Neck Naval Base and just 10 minutes from Oceana NAS. Equity ownership and a flexible services and health care package are available. Purchase prices start around $100K. PET FRIENDLY

Vinson Hall Retirement Community, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101, (703) 536-4344, www.vinsonhall.org
This majestic 20-acre campus gives residents the security of knowing that higher levels of care are available right in their own community. Arleigh Burke Pavilion provides exceptional high-quality nursing care; its assisted-living center will reopen in April. The Sylvestry provides assisted-living care for people with memory impairments. (See ad on page 88 .)

The Fairfax, 9140 Belvoir Woods Pkwy., Fort Belvoir, VA, (703) 781-2424, (703) 799-1200, www.sunriseseniorliving.com 
The Fairfax is a CCRC on a 35-acre campus with 382 independent-living apartments and cottages, a 60-bed nursing facility, and 45 assisted-living accommodations. We offer two dining rooms, a private dining room, indoor pool and spa, exercise room, woodworking shop, computer room, library, bank, card rooms, walking paths, and two lakes. Entrance fee starts at $64,251; monthly fee starts at $1,870. Residents must be retired military officers or the spouses of retired military officers. (See ad on page 85.) 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 all retired military officers and their spouses or widows who have not remarried. Patio homes, manor homes, and apartments are located on 33 acres in the master-planned Cascades community. On-site health care center, skilled nursing, and assisted living are featured, along with other grand amenities. Choose your entrance-fee plan. Open since May 1996. (See ad on page 62.) PET FRIENDLY

Goodwin House, 4800 Fillmore Ave., Alexandria, VA 22311, (703) 824-1186, (888) 491-2676, www.goodwinhouse.org
Goodwin House is a nonprofit CCRC. Apartments range from studios and one- or two- bedrooms to three bedrooms with a den. Pool, whirlpool bath, fitness center, and underground parking make this a community for independent, active people who want the security of on-site health care (assisted-living and nursing care) at no additional charge. 

Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, 6000 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188, (800) 716-9000, (757) 220-9000, www.patriotscolony.com
This wellness-oriented, nonprofit, full Lifecare community is for retired officers and their spouses or widows. The 90-acre gated community has villas, apartments, and freestanding houses as well as an on-site clinic and assisted-living, skilled-nursing, and Alzheimer’s care. We’re located near Fort Eustis, Langley AFB, and the Naval Weapons Station. (See ad on page 60.) PET FRIENDLY

Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, 132 Lancaster Drive, Irvington, VA 22480, 
(800) 792-1444, (804) 438-4000, www.rw-c.org
Located on 113 wooded acres, we are just minutes from the Rappahannock River and the Chesapeake Bay. A nonprofit total Lifecare retirement community affiliated with the Episcopal and Presbyterian churches, this community offers an active, independent lifestyle, appealing amenities, and the assurance of health care, if needed. (See ad on page 70.)

Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192, (703) 643-0551, fax: (703) 
643-0847
This 62-acre, fee-for-service 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 swimming pool, woodworking shop, game room, and assisted-living and skilled-nursing areas with an on-site clinic and rehabilitation. A chapel, beauty shop, elegant dining room, library, and gift shop also are highlighted. (See ad on page 79.) 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 retirement community offers the ambiance and features of a first-class resort. Amenities include formal and informal dining, a penthouse lounge, two 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. (See ad on page 44.)

Williamsburg Landing, 5700 Williamsburg Landing Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (800) 554-5517, (757) 565-6505, www.williamsburglanding.com
This residential community of cluster homes and spacious apartments is located on 123 acres close to Colonial Williamsburg and William and Mary College. Existing residences and the newer Edgewood neighborhood offer a variety of entrance fee options. A state-of-the-art fitness center will be opening in 2005. There is a full-time physician on staff and assisted-living and skilled-nursing accommodations on-site. PET FRIENDLY

WindsorMeade of Williamsburg, 453 McLaws Circle, Ste. 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 and the first major project within the 600-acre master-planned New Town area outside historic Williamsburg. It is a gated community of apartments and villas, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, and parks and 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 and supported by an extensive spectrum of continuing-care services. Deposits start at $41K. (See ad on page 71.) PET FRIENDLY H