Resort Lifestyle Communities Opens Trailwinds Retirement Community in Wildwood

Resort Lifestyle Communities | August 1, 2026
Trailwinds Retirement Community entrance in Wildwood, Florida, featuring the community entrance, landscaped grounds, and Trailwinds resident transportation shuttle.

New all-inclusive independent senior living community brings resort-style living to The Villages area

WILDWOOD, Fla. — Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), a national leader in all-inclusive independent senior living, is proud to announce the opening of Trailwinds Retirement Community, its newest resort-style retirement community, now welcoming residents in Wildwood, Florida.

Conveniently located near The Villages, Trailwinds offers a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle for active older adults who want the freedom to enjoy retirement without the responsibilities of homeownership.

The community features spacious one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with full-sized kitchens and in-unit laundry, all available for one predictable monthly price with no buy-in fee and no long-term lease.

Residents enjoy an extensive collection of all-inclusive amenities and services, including:

  • Chef-prepared dining through RLC's signature Freedom Dining program 
  • Live-in management teams 
  • Concierge services 
  • Housekeeping and maintenance 
  • Scheduled transportation 
  • A 24/7 emergency response system 
  • A full calendar of social, educational, and wellness activities 

At the heart of the community is RLC's signature Main Street, where residents can enjoy thoughtfully designed gathering spaces including a fitness center, theater, salon, library, game room, creative arts spaces, business center, and more—all designed to encourage connection, lifelong learning, and an active lifestyle.

"Trailwinds represents everything Resort Lifestyle Communities has been building toward for the past 25 years," said Arlin Halstead, CEO of Resort Lifestyle Communities. "We're excited to bring our unique approach to independent senior living to Wildwood and provide local seniors with a welcoming community where they can enjoy exceptional service, meaningful friendships, and the freedom to live life on their own terms."

As Resort Lifestyle Communities' 62nd community nationwide, Trailwinds reflects the company's continued commitment to providing exceptional independent living experiences while investing in communities where older adults can thrive.

For more information about Trailwinds Retirement Community, visit TrailwindsRetirement.com or call (352) 626-8051.

About Trailwinds Retirement Community
Trailwinds Retirement Community is an all-inclusive independent senior living community in Wildwood, Florida, offering a worry-free lifestyle with chef-prepared dining, resort-style amenities, engaging activities, and spacious apartment homes. As part of Resort Lifestyle Communities, Trailwinds is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where seniors enjoy freedom, connection, and peace of mind.

About Resort Lifestyle Communities
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Resort Lifestyle Communities develops and operates all-inclusive independent senior living communities across the United States. With more than 60 communities nationwide, RLC is committed to providing a maintenance-free lifestyle centered on service excellence, hospitality, and peace of mind. Residents enjoy chef-prepared dining, live-in management teams, concierge services, engaging lifestyle programming, and thoughtfully designed communities that help seniors live independently and confidently.

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Resort Lifestyle Communities

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) develops all-inclusive resort-style communities to provide a relaxing and worry-free retirement lifestyle for residents. The comfort, safety, and enjoyment of our residents are our top priorities. For this reason, every community is staffed with live-in managers, a 24/7 emergency alert system and concierge service, gourmet chefs, housekeepers, maintenance staff, a full-time lifestyle director, and more. For more information about RLC, visit RLCommunities.com.


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