Across Oklahoma, new neighborhoods are emerging for empty nesters, and for those who are 55+. These spaces cater to those wanting to stay active, social and independent, while combining that autonomy with maintenance-free living.
Lorri Williams is the Oklahoma City sales manager for Hoffman Homes, which offers luxury downsizing, as well as low maintenance homes for adult communities in one-of-a-kind neighborhoods. There are no age restrictions for residents, and the amenities are ample.
“What sets us apart is that we created a unique concept for your next stage of life,” Williams says. “Our homes are designed to maximize square footage, using only the best materials and the utmost craftsmanship. We custom design your floor plan and other details that give your home the wow factor. We offer an active adult community lifestyle.”
Hoffman Homes offers a variety of living options across the state, with some of their communities already at maximum capacity. These include The Lakes at Rabbit Run in Broken Arrow, with a 30-acre gated community, 100 lots and single-story homes; Bellarose, in OKC near Gaillardia, with single-story custom homes in a 15-acre gated space; The Abbey at Coffee Creek in Edmond, a 43-unit luxury townhome community with single-story duplexes and fourplexes; Rabbit Ridge at Oak Tree in Edmond, a 12-acre, single-story neighborhood overlooking Oak Tree Country Club; Duck Creek Estates in Mounds, an 80-acre rural luxury community with single or two-story home sites; Antler Falls in northeast Broken Arrow, a 45-acre community with 149 home sites; and Antler Falls in Broken Arrow, which is still under construction and set to open in the fall of 2026.
David Z. Forrest is a partner in the ownership of Highland 55 at Spring Creek in Edmond, which is a 55+ retirement community with numerous amenities curated for older age demographics. Forrest says these new types of communities are taking root primarily in areas such as Edmond, Mustang, Yukon, Moore, Norman and Oklahoma City. Besides the Edmond location, Highland 55 has a site in the pre-development stage, Highland 55 at Mission Hills, in Broken Arrow.
Forrest says older models of age restricted communities typically fall into two different types. One is the “for sale” communities. The other is senior independent living facilities, which are often located in a continuum of care campus settings that typically involve assisted living and/or memory care facilities on the same campus.
But Forrest says these new communities are called “Active Adult” or “Active Lifestyle” communities.
“What sets our rental model apart from more traditional retirement communities is the lack of a requirement for an expensive upfront fee,” he shares.
Residents move to Highland 55 to simplify their lifestyles and live among other like-minded residents.
“All maintenance and literally everything, including real estate taxes and property insurance, are taken care of,” says Forrest. “We offer amenities and programs which cater to and encourage social interaction and a healthy active environment.”
He continues: “This is not your grandfather’s retirement community. Communities like Highland 55 give our residents more freedom to do what they think is important. They are only bound by a traditional rental agreement. This version gives our residents more freedom to do what they want to do.”
Main image credit: Photo courtesy Hoffman Homes
