Seniors

AZ Retirement Communities by Builder

These five builders are the biggest developers of Arizona 55+ retirement communities in the greater Phoenix area. You can see communities by each developer by clicking on the links below.

A one-stop guide to the top Arizona 55+ retirement communities.

Phoenix, Arizona is a popular retirement destination for those seeking an active adult 55+ lifestyle. I’ve highlighted Arizona retirement communities with some of the most popular features below


Casa Grande Area 55+ Retirement Communities

Mission Royale Adult Village $$ | Built: 2003–New | Gated: No

Robson Ranch - Eloy, AZ $$$ | Built: 2005–New | Gated: Yes

Sun City Anthem Merrill Ranch- Florence, AZ

Chandler, AZ 55+ Retirement Communities

Solera Chandler $$$$ | Built: 2001–2005 | Gated: Yes

Springfield Resort $$$$ | Built: 1997–2000 | Gated: Yes

Sun Lakes Arizona $$$ | Built: 1972–2005 | Gated: Mixed

SunBird Golf Resort $$$ | Built: 1987–1998 | Gated: Yes

Gilbert, AZ 55+ Retirement Communities

Trilogy at Power Ranch $$$ | Built: 2004–2008 | Gated: Yes

Gold Canyon, AZ 55+ Retirement Communities

MountainBrook Village $$$ | Built: 1994–2002 | Gated: No

Goodyear, AZ 55+ Retirement Communities

CantaMia at Estrella $$$ | Built: 2010–New | Gated: Yes

PebbleCreek $$$$ | Built: 1994–New | Gated: Yes

Maricopa, AZ 55+ Retirement Communities

Province $ | Built: 2004–New | Gated: Yes

Peoria, AZ 55+ Retirement Communities

Trilogy at Vistancia $$$$$ | Built: 2004–New | Gated: Yes

Ventana Lakes $$$ | Built: 1991-2003 | Gated: No

Phoenix, AZ 55+ Retirement Communities

Ahwatukee Retirement Village $$ | Built: 1974-1987 | Gated: No

Anthem Country Club $$$ | Built: 1999-2006 | Gated: Yes

Mesa, AZ 55+ Retirement Communities

Apache Wells $$ | Built: 1960-1987 | Gated: No

Dreamland Villa $ | Built: 1959-1973 | Gated: No

Encore at Eastmark $$$$ | Built: 2015–New | Gated: No

Fountain of the Sun $ | Built: 1974–1994 | Gated: Yes

Leisure World $$ | Built: 1974–1994 | Gated: Yes

Sunland Village $ | Built: 1975–1984 | Gated: No

Sunland Village East $$ | Built: 1985–2001 | Gated: No

Sunland Springs Village $$$$ | Built: 1998-New | Gated: No

Scottsdale, AZ 55+ Retirement Communities

Terravita Country Club $$$$$ | Built: 1994-1998 | Gated: Yes