Discover and Celebrate the Bliss of the Asheville Area Retirement Communities

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Golf (includes Gated Planned Golf Communities)
Retirement Education

Independent Living Facilities

Highland Farms Retirement Community "... If you appreciate the ease of access to amenities and activities, as well as convenience to dining, apartment living may be for you... independent apartment living with customized assistance from our housekeeper / companion staff. Three meals with wait service are available each day..." Offers a continuum of care. Located in Black Mountain

Church Sponsored Retirement Communities

Deerfield, an Episcopal Retirement Community
"... a premier LifeCare community on 80 beautiful acres just south of the renowned Biltmore Estate... Red roofs, stucco and stonework define the look of Deerfield, while tree-shaded lanes bordered with azaleas and rhododendron meander through the walkable community. The design of Deerfield captures the arts and crafts architectural style that characterizes Asheville, a small, friendly mountain city that offers the cultural, recreational and educational opportunities of a much larger one...."

Givens Estates
".... Givens Estates United Methodist Retirement Community is an ecumenical, Christian, not-for-profit corportation committed to providing the full continuum of quality care to seniors within its community, and to provide outreach ministries in the larger region. Since its inception in 1975, our goal is to optimize the quality of life for residents and staff by encouraging a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Through our ongoing commitment to wellness--integrating mind, body and spirit--Givens Estates is dedicated to meeting the emerging needs of current and future residents in finding fulfillment, dignity and purpose in daily living...."

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Carriage Park
"... Your home at Carriage Park is a rare find in Western North Carolina. With expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s hard to believe that this private community puts you only five minutes from all the charm and conveniences of Hendersonville, NC and only twenty minutes from Asheville. Here, you can feel completely at peace in the quiet beauty of nature, yet in tune with a vibrant community of interesting people who have come to Carriage Park from all over the world...." Designated as one of America's Top 100 Master-Planned Communities by Where to Retire Magazine.

Fairfield Mountains - Lake Lure
".... Cradled in a pristine Alpine setting along 27 miles of shore line in Lake Lure, the community offers all that can be expected of a leading retirement resort..... Golf at Fairfield Mountains gives you a choice of the Dan Maples designed Apple Valley Country Club, or the beautiful Bald Mountain Golf Club (which was used in the filming of the movie "Dirty Dancing"). Both are beautiful and challenging golf courses with extended seasons due to Hickory Nut Gorge's isothermal properties. Hole-by-hole tours of the courses are available or preview the signature holes of each course... traditional one and two level single-family dwellings, villas, townhouses and condominiums. Typical residences are hidden away in wooded enclaves or overlook a golf fairway or lakeshore. Architectural characteristics tend to blend well with the rustic setting.... Various visitation incentive packages are available with a range of charges, depending on desired accommodations and length of stay...."

Somersby Park
"... Somersby Park is a magnificent 160 acre private mountain community located in Western North Carolina. Behind the gated entrance lies a story book setting which comes to life with tall trees, intimate ponds, streams, and massive granite outcroppings.

"You'll be able to enjoy the seclusion of a quiet mountain community, yet only 10 minutes from downtown Hendersonville, and only a few miles from culturally rich Asheville. Everything from shopping, dining, art and culture, history, medical care, churches and schools are a short distance from your driveway.... In this placid setting, wildflowers and birdsongs create an enchanting ambience, and a vacation-like atmosphere.

"Nature lovers will be in heaven here. Somersby Park has a walking and hiking trail system with scenic overlooks, streams, waterfalls, fishing ponds, picnic and nature areas.

"Jump Off Rock is a scenic overlook offering a panorama of views of the surrounding mountains. The Cherokee told the story of how a young Cherokee maiden climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off upon receiving word that her young Indian Chief had been killed in battle. On moonlit nights you can supposedly see her ghost from this rocky ledge. There is a three tier trail system at Jump Off Rock that compliments the trail system a Somersby Park...."