Retirement Communities

The best Wilmington-area neighborhoods for retirees

Photo courtesy of Wilmington and Beaches CVBRetirement looks different for everyone. Some retirees dream of morning walks on the beach. Others want a golf-cart-friendly community, a low-maintenance home and easy access to shopping, healthcare an... Read More

Jun 23, 2026 • Jenna Dolch
Retirement Communities

Senior Living Options

The Greater Wilmington Business Journal, publishes an annual list of local assisted living and independent living facilities. The list is based on voluntary surveys sent to facilities in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties.... Read More

Jun 20, 2024 • Staff Reports
Retirement Communities

Porters Neck Village’s management company earns No. 1 ranks

Porters Neck Village’s management company, Life Care Services was recognized as No. 1 in resident satisfaction among independent senior living communities in a national survey.... Read More

Jan 25, 2024 • Staff Reports
Retirement Communities

No more 'plantation': community changes its name

After 35 years, a local senior living community formerly known as Plantation Village has changed its name to Porters Neck Village.... Read More

Apr 21, 2023 • Jenny Callison
Retirement Communities

On Middle Sound Loop Road, developers start senior living apartment project

Construction has begun on an affordable senior living apartment project at 205 Middle Sound Loop Road in Wilmington. The project is expected to welcome new residents in January 2024.... Read More

Mar 1, 2023 • Cece Nunn
Retirement Communities

Planning your retirement runway

Are challenging economic conditions like persistent inflation and a volatile stock market upending your retirement goals? According to two local financial planners, a good plan can help you successfully weather economic turbulence during retirement.... Read More

Feb 6, 2023 • Jenny Callison
Retirement Communities

At Riverlights, independent and assisted living development on the way

Riverlights could be getting a new residential development with senior assisted and independent living units, according to site plans posted to the city of Wilmington's project tracking website.... Read More

Feb 3, 2023 • Cece Nunn
Retirement Communities

TruBlue helps older adults age in place

A franchise that bills itself as an ally for the aging homeowner, TruBlue Total House Care has established a local presence in the Wilmington area. The business offers home improvement services with a specialty in helping older adults.... Read More

Jan 23, 2023 • Jenny Callison
Retirement Communities

Questions to ask when touring sites

There are some fundamentals that retirees and their families should consider when looking at senior communities.... Read More

Jun 20, 2022 • Jenny Callison