While Florida may be the most well-known retirement destination in the United States, there are many amazing retirement communities up and down the East Coast. In fact, some of the best places to retire on the East Coastmay surprise you. Whether you’re looking for affordability, great weather, or want to be close to family, the East Coast has something for everyone.
Our East Coast Retirement Communities
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Cokesbury Village
726 Loveville Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707This 60-acre community features lush gardens, rolling lawns, lots of amenities, and so much more.
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Country House
4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807Our beautiful Wilmington retirement home is just a half hour from Philadelphia and yet is surrounded by habitat-rich woodlands.
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Manor House
1001 Middleford Rd, Seaford, DE 19973When it comes to natural beauty, Manor House can’t be beat. This retirement community is surrounded by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay.
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The Evergreens
309 Bridgeboro Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057The Evergreens in Moorestown, NJ, is a retirement community that has so much to offer! Take a look to see why you'll want to call this community home.
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Edgewater at Boca Pointe
23315 Blue Water Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33433Located in Boca Raton, Edgewater at Boca Pointe offers resort-like amenities, fishing lakes, swimming pools, and so much more.
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St. Andrews Estates
6045 Verde Trail S, Boca Raton, FL 33433A Boca Raton community resort for older adults with lots of amenities, plus easy access to the beach. Not to mention all the shopping and culture that Boca Raton has to offer.
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Indian River Estates
2250 Indian Creek Blvd W, Vero Beach, FL 32966This 100-acre gated retirement community in Vero Beach is 10 miles from the beach and offers its own lakes, gardens, and outdoor recreational areas.
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Heron Point of Chestertown
501 E Campus Ave, Chestertown, MD 21620Our 66-acre retirement campus in Chestertown, Maryland features great amenities and plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun.
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Brittany Pointe Estates
1001 S Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446This Northern Montgomery county 34-acre retirement community offers plenty of on-site amenities, as well as Acts’ Signature Residence Program.
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Fort Washington Estates
735 Susquehanna Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034Located in historic Fort Washington, this retirement community is just a short distance from downtown Philadelphia.
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Granite Farms Estates
1343 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063Granite Farms Estates is a 55-acre Delaware County retirement campus, perfect for those who love the outdoors as well as frequent trips to the city.
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Gwynedd Estates
301 Norristown Rd, Ambler, PA 19002This pet-friendly Continuing Care Retirement Community offers many different amenities and is close to some of the best healthcare facilities in the area.
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Lima Estates
411 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063Just south of the Main Line and packed with resort-style amenities, Lima Estates is the perfect retirement community for active seniors.
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Southampton Estates
238 Street Rd, Southampton, PA 18966This 75-acre Bucks County senior living campus offers a variety of fun activities, amenities, and so much more.
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Normandy Farms Estates
9000 Twin Silo Dr, Blue Bell, PA 19422This 100-acre active senior community is just northwest of Philadelphia in Blue Bell.
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Spring House Estates
728 Norristown Rd, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002Spring House Estates is one of the Philadelphia area's most recognized senior living communities, with a 58-acre campus nestled within lovely woods.
A Few of the Benefits of Retiring on the East Coast
What makes our communities some of the best places to retire on the East Coast? Read on to learn more.
Get Peace of Mind When You Retire on the East Coast
When you’re a resident of an Acts East Coast retirement community, you get to relax knowing health care costs won’t increase as your level of need increases. See the video below for more information.
Major Cities and Local Landmarks Near Our East Coast Retirement Communities
Use the interactive map to learn about the nearby amenities. And see the locations of our retirement communities.
Highlights
- Beaches: Whether you’re in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey or Philadelphia, you’ve got relatively easy access to great beaches!
- Outdoor Activities: While weather fluctuates, the East Coast has some amazing opportunities for outdoor activities.
- Access to Major Cities: Residents of Acts communities frequently make day trips to major cities such as Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and New York City.
Reasons to Retire on the East Coast
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Popular with Retirees: Many seniors choose to retire in Florida, but they also retire in East Coast states such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Easy for Everyone to Visit: Did you know that 38 percent of the U.S. population lives along the East Coast? With that in mind, it would be fairly easy for friends and family to visit you, and vice versa!
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Fun Events: The East Coast is home to dozens of professional sports teams, music festivals, and so much more.
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Tax-Friendly: Although every state has different rules, many states along the Eastern Seaboard have attractive tax breaks for retirees.
Acts Network of Retirement Communities
What’s great about living in one of Acts’ East Coast retirement communities that you can visit any of our communities throughout the country for no additional charge! A perk of being an Acts resident is the ability to visit any of our 26 of our campuses throughout the country.
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