Affordable retirement communities are neighbourhoods with housing for retirees or senior citizens, at affordable prices. These are aimed at promoting independence, reduce social isolation and maintain health status and quality of life. They can be broadly classified into 3 types Active, Supportive and Continuing care. While active communities provide purely residential facilities with no long term healthcare facilities, supportive communities provide facilities like assisted living and the third type is a combination of both. Basic facilities available include shelter, catering, medical care, recreation, domestic support, communal, leisure activities, security etc allowing occupants to spend time on their hobbies and things they were to busy for in their working years.

These affordable retirement communities were started to enable the aged to have their independence by providing them with choice and accessibility. While looking for such places the following points should be considered year round climate, nearby attraction places to tour around, special needs like dietary food, nursing care for ailments, affordable prices etc. Before selecting any particular community one can narrow down choices and personally visit and review the places to ensure amenities suit their needs.