Each Cornerstone community offers a very unique and rewarding lifestyle for active adults. It is a life fostered by the types of homes we build, the people who live here and state-of-the-art amenities that come, not as add-ons but as part of the Cornerstone lifestyle package.

North Carolina Is a Top Retirement Destination

Nowadays, North Carolina tops Florida as the preferred destination for people planning retirement. Major considerations were cost of living, availability of good health care, climate, culture and recreation. Interestingly, North Carolina is experiencing an influx of so-called ‘half-backs.” These are people who moved to Florida from the northeast, only to be disappointed in their choice of a suitable retirement spot. Florida is too hot for some, too commercial for others, so some folks end up settling in North Carolina, which they consider “half way back” to their original starting point. Turns out that North Carolina active adult communities have more of what retirees are looking for in the first place: scenic beauty, moderate climate, below-average cost of living and many recreation and cultural activities. So if you’re searching for your ideal retirement community, North Carolina might be the perfect spot.

 
 

Our North Carolina Senior Housing Options

Our North Carolina active adult communities offer retirees the opportunity to live among their peers and be surrounded by people who share the same life experiences and life stage. Meet with neighbors on our tree-lined streets, be active in our fitness center and pool, enjoy an afternoon walk, or participate in activities like cookouts, movie nights and book clubs. Read more about the lifestyle you can experience at a Cornerstone community.

North Carolina Retirement Living

Lovers of the outdoors find that North Carolina more-than-satisfies their need for beauty, variety and adventure. Miles of shoreline, including the barrier islands known as the Outer Banks, provide powder-white beaches, sand dunes, marshlands and grasslands. There’s a herd of wild ponies to photograph, a series of handsome lighthouses to visit and considerable snorkeling to be done. On the other hand, hundreds of hiking and biking trails pull you right into the heart of North Carolina’s grand scenic wonders such as the Great Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway or Pisgah National Forest. But you can also appreciate nature from the fairways of North Carolina’s picturesque golf courses. And in the winter, you can hit the slopes in the western part of the state: The runs on Beech Mountain are open from mid-November through March. And if you’re into football, lacrosse, or flying your pet raptor, you can indulge your passion for nearly every kind of sport imaginable.

And the best part? With our maintenance-free homes, you have more time to get out and enjoy North Carolina! The benefits of a maintenance-free housing community mean all the landscaping and exterior upkeep is professionally done so you don’t have to spend time on lawn work or outside home repairs. North Carolina retirement living is even better in a Cornerstone community.

A State Rich in Education and Culture

Interested in learning opportunities? From the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to NC State in Raleigh, you’ll find a wide range of opportunities like Meredith College’s campus lectures and Duke University’s Continuing Studies courses. You can become a student, a volunteer, or an observer. The state boasts a long list of exceptional colleges and universities.

A fan of the arts? In North Carolina, you’ll never lack for creative stimuli. Enjoy music festivals, crafts classes, art museums. Wherever you settle or travel in the Tar Heel State, you’ll find the components of a robust arts culture. As stated by the North Carolina Arts Council, “The arts are an essential ingredient in state policy, practice and pride.”

Medical Care Is Second To None

In North Carolina, excellent medical care is readily available. The public is served by 126 hospitals throughout the state, four of which are Academic Medical Centers: Duke University Hospital, UNC Hospitals, Pitt County Memorial and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

To Sum It All Up

North Carolina retirement living has everything prospective newcomers look for:

- Natural beauty, moderate climate
- Below-average cost of living
- Excellent medical care
- Easy access to beaches, mountains and wilderness areas
- Many sports and entertainment options, including golf courses and cultural centers

Retirees in North Carolina revel in the state’s natural wonders, the easy living, the charm of its small towns and the fresh energy fueling cities like Raleigh. So if you are looking for abundant activities and welcoming active adult communities, North Carolina is a good option. There’s something new and different here.

Give us a call to learn more about our North Carolina retirement community locations!
Wake Forest, NC: 919-569-0043
Apex, NC: 919-267-6701