But before going forward with the list, you may be asking yourself, “What exactly is a retirement community?”

Well, retirement communities are environments specially designed for active adults who are 55 or older. These places come in several forms and may be called retirement villages, retirement communities, or active adult communities.

A community like this may have an age restriction and therefore not allow buyers or residents under the age of 55, with some exceptions, such as a younger spouse. Some are established, like retirement communities with low or no maintenance, planned social activities, and certain amenities.

So, without further ado, here are the 8 best retirement communities in Chicago!