Senior Lifestyles and Retirement

Retirees seeking a better way of life are drawn to the southern N.C. coast. The area is rich in natural splendor, history, theater and the arts, boating and watersports and endless Southern charm and hospitality. To find a retirement home or development, explore our Wilmington Real Estate section. In this section you’ll find retirement and senior-related businesses and services, including employment services, government agencies and information about the independent and supported living communities in Wilmington.

Brightmore welcomes active retirees who wish to combine independence with a small-town atmosphere. Studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom deluxe, two-bedroom and two-bedroom deluxe apartments are available for a monthly rental fee. Each apartment home includes a full kitchen, all utilities (except phone service), 24-hour security and medical emergency call stations, weekly housekeeping and...read more

The assisted living center of Spring Arbor offers a family-like atmosphere with with caring professionals that have developed a comfortable, enjoyable lifestyle experience for residents. Spring Arbor values and nurtures residents' independence while offering privacy, security and comfort. There are many amenities to enjoy such as a front porch with rocking...read more

Clare Bridge is designed specifically for people with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments. Everything is geared to help individuals with memory problems to live the most independent and fulfilling life possible. Clare Bridge's homelike settings are designed to re-create environments people have enjoyed throughout their lives, with interior spaces scaled...read more

This small community for active, mature individuals age 55 or older is located in a quiet, secluded setting within walking distance of New Hanover Regional Medical Center, physicians' offices and shopping. Glenmeade Village offers 104 apartment homes available in four floor plans. All of the tastefully decorated apartments are air-conditioned, energy...read more

One of Wilmington's best-kept secrets, this outstanding retirement community offers spacious, unfurnished apartment homes with a variety of floor plans. Units are available in studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom styles at surprisingly affordable month-to-month rents; a lease or buy-in is never required. Within the main building, each apartment has a kitchenette, carpeting...read more

Plantation Village is a life-care retirement community on 56 acres within Porters Neck Plantation. The campus has a library, bank facilities, an auditorium, a gym, an indoor swimming pool and spa, a woodworking shop, a crafts room and many more amenities in addition to the standard flat laundry, lawn and maintenance,...read more

The Woods at Holly Tree provides a caring environment in a secure and gracious surrounding. There are several styles of aparments and a long list of amenities including three chef-prepared meals a day served in a well-appointed dining room, weekly housekeeping and flat linen service, all utilities (except telephone), cable TV,...read more