Check with the Chamber of Commerce in either Florida, Arizona or New Mexico. Those states seem to have extensive retirement communities and their Chambers would have more information about them.
There are more and more retirement communities near golf courses in New York, and at last count there were at least 55 that were recommended by the Retirement Communities Best Guide. This number is changing constantly as the population nearing retirement is growing by leaps and bounds.
There are some websites that will help you get a list of retirement communities. To name a few, you could visit Retirement Communities Online, Top Retirements and AARP.
The best retirement community is based on the city. Vista Village, Mariposa Apartment Homes, and Gruene Senior Living are all very good retirment communities.
Florida has many relators that specialize in retirement communities. You can simply contact a real estate agent and ask to be put in a place with a realator that specializes in retirement communities.
RetirementHomes.com is a comprehensive directory of retirement homes, retirement communities, assisted living communities, senior housing, nursing homes and skilled nursing communities. Read more: http://www.retirementhomes.com/#ixzz0hG428U8x
There are so many retirement communities in Pittsburgh that it is hard to pick just one! You can call an operator for additional information or talk to your neighbor about their retirement plans.
Mary Lucier Brooks has written: 'Retirement communities in Florida' -- subject(s): Directories, Life care communities, Retirement communities
Florida is well known for its retirement communities, which are popular with both Americans and Europeans. The average age at which people retire is 65, so this is the age at which most people will join retirement communities.
Paul A. Gordon has written: 'Developing retirement communities' -- subject(s): Planning, Retirement communities, Life care communities, Old age homes
There are several retirement communities located in California. They have the resort like feel that it sounds like your dad is hoping for and it is a community for people aged fifty five years old and over. http://www.bestguide-retirementcommunities.com/Californiaretirementcommunities.html
As of recent estimates, there are over 55,000 retirement communities in the United States. These communities vary in size and type, including independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities. The number can fluctuate due to new developments and changes in demographics. Overall, the retirement community sector continues to grow in response to the aging population.
I would suggest rading some reviews on continuing care retirement communities. in the Southeast. A site like www.helpguide.org will help.