Retirement
High Point is centrally located in Piedmont, anchored by four major interstate highways. Offering easy access to mountains and beaches and weather that offers all four seasons.
For those looking for a great place to retire, High Point and Jamestown are designated certified retirement communities.
High Point offers various retirement housing options, from apartments and townhomes to senior communities with assisted living and skilled nursing to houses and gated communities.
Pennybyrn, one of several local retirement communities, offers many life-enriching choices. For more than seven decades, Pennybyrn has provided seniors with exceptional service and care. Retirement living, assisted living, healthcare households (skilled nursing), memory care, transitional rehab, and adult day services are all located on 71 beautifully landscaped acres. Pennybyrn is a trusted name in the community that encourages physical, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional wellness with amenities and services to meet individual needs and desires.
Senior-Friendly Attractions in High Point
Grow Your Joy. Grow Your Roots. Grow Your Community.
Discover the charm of High Point, where every season brings new reasons to enjoy your golden years. From scenic parks to soulful music, there’s always something to explore.
Grow Your Leisure
Stroll along the serene shores of Oak Hollow Lake or relax in the beauty of City Lake Park. Whether you love boating, walking trails, or picnicking under the trees, High Point’s outdoor spaces are peaceful havens where life slows down and joy takes root. Download the Piedmont Discovery App to access parks and trails in Guilford County.
Grow Your Passion
Tap your toes at the renowned John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, honoring a hometown legend, or take in the energy of the High Point Autumn Rowing Festival, North Carolina’s largest rowing event. Art, music, and culture thrive here—just like you will.
Grow Your Game
Play a round at the elegant High Point Country Club or the scenic Oak Hollow Golf Course, a public gem for golf lovers. Prefer camaraderie to competition? Make lifelong friends at the String & Splinter Club or give back through Rotary International and Kiwanis International.
Grow Your Style
Browse over 100 furniture outlets and showrooms offering styles to suit every taste and budget—perfect for curating your new home in a city known as the Home Furnishings Capital of the World.
Grow Your Curiosity
Step back in time at the High Point Museum or trace your story at the Heritage Research Center. Walk through history at the Mendenhall Homeplace and celebrate African American heritage at the February 11 Sit-In Monument, Washington Street Historic District, and John Coltrane Statue.
Senior-Friendly Attractions in High Point
Grow Your Joy. Grow Your Roots. Grow Your Community.
Discover the charm of High Point, where every season brings new reasons to enjoy your golden years. From scenic parks to soulful music, there’s always something to explore.
Grow Your Leisure
Stroll along the serene shores of Oak Hollow Lake or relax in the beauty of City Lake Park. Whether you love boating, walking trails, or picnicking under the trees, High Point’s outdoor spaces are peaceful havens where life slows down and joy takes root. Download the Piedmont Discovery App to access parks and trails in Guilford County.
Grow Your Passion
Tap your toes at the renowned John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, honoring a hometown legend, or take in the energy of the High Point Autumn Rowing Festival, North Carolina’s largest rowing event. Art, music, and culture thrive here—just like you will.
Grow Your Game
Play a round at the elegant High Point Country Club or the scenic Oak Hollow Golf Course, a public gem for golf lovers. Prefer camaraderie to competition? Make lifelong friends at the String & Splinter Club or give back through Rotary International and Kiwanis International.
Grow Your Style
Browse over 100 furniture outlets and showrooms offering styles to suit every taste and budget—perfect for curating your new home in a city known as the Home Furnishings Capital of the World.
Grow Your Curiosity
Step back in time at the High Point Museum or trace your story at the Heritage Research Center. Walk through history at the Mendenhall Homeplace and celebrate African American heritage at the February 11 Sit-In Monument, Washington Street Historic District, and John Coltrane Statue.
Grow Your Life in a Certified Retirement Community
Grow Your Impact
Give Back. Stay Active. Make a Difference.
Retirement doesn’t mean slowing down—it’s a chance to refocus your energy and talents in ways that matter to you. In High Point, retirees can find meaningful ways to stay involved, give back, and even boost their income through flexible part-time opportunities.
Grow Your Purpose Through Work & Service
Many retirees in High Point choose to supplement their retirement income and stay socially active through part-time jobs or volunteer roles. Nearly 25% of the city’s top employers are in customer service operations, one of the most retiree-friendly job sectors, with flexible schedules and community-facing roles.
Volunteer Where It Matters Most
High Point is rich with community-minded organizations looking for passionate volunteers. No matter your background or skillset, there’s a place for you to grow your impact:
- Health & Human Services
Serve with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center, Hospice of the Piedmont, or the American Red Cross to support those in need of care and compassion. - Community Outreach
Volunteer through United Way of Greater High Point, assist families at Habitat for Humanity, or help with events and outreach at the High Point Public Library. - Youth & Wellness Organizations
Stay energized by mentoring or supporting programs at the Hartley Drive YMCA, Carl Chavis YMCA, and YWCA High Point. Many offer senior-friendly volunteer opportunities tied to wellness, youth development, and community programming. - Arts, Culture & History
Get involved with the High Point Museum or local historical parks to help preserve and celebrate our region’s rich heritage.
Grow Your Circle
Whether you’re greeting visitors at a museum, stocking shelves at a local pantry, or assisting in a hospital, volunteering helps you build friendships, discover purpose, and make lasting contributions. Many roles are designed with retirees in mind—light, flexible, and deeply fulfilling.
Grow Your Impact
Give Back. Stay Active. Make a Difference.
Retirement doesn’t mean slowing down—it’s a chance to refocus your energy and talents in ways that matter to you. In High Point, retirees can find meaningful ways to stay involved, give back, and even boost their income through flexible part-time opportunities.
Grow Your Purpose Through Work & Service
Many retirees in High Point choose to supplement their retirement income and stay socially active through part-time jobs or volunteer roles. Nearly 25% of the city’s top employers are in customer service operations, one of the most retiree-friendly job sectors, with flexible schedules and community-facing roles.
Volunteer Where It Matters Most
High Point is rich with community-minded organizations looking for passionate volunteers. No matter your background or skillset, there’s a place for you to grow your impact:
- Health & Human Services
Serve with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center, Hospice of the Piedmont, or the American Red Cross to support those in need of care and compassion. - Community Outreach
Volunteer through United Way of Greater High Point, assist families at Habitat for Humanity, or help with events and outreach at the High Point Public Library. - Youth & Wellness Organizations
Stay energized by mentoring or supporting programs at the Hartley Drive YMCA, Carl Chavis YMCA, and YWCA High Point. Many offer senior-friendly volunteer opportunities tied to wellness, youth development, and community programming. - Arts, Culture & History
Get involved with the High Point Museum or local historical parks to help preserve and celebrate our region’s rich heritage.
Grow Your Circle
Whether you’re greeting visitors at a museum, stocking shelves at a local pantry, or assisting in a hospital, volunteering helps you build friendships, discover purpose, and make lasting contributions. Many roles are designed with retirees in mind—light, flexible, and deeply fulfilling.
Grow Your Mobility
Stay Connected. Travel Comfortably. Explore Freely.
In High Point, getting around is easy—whether you’re headed to a doctor’s appointment, exploring downtown, or meeting friends for lunch. With senior-friendly public transit, ample parking, and growing electric vehicle infrastructure, High Point makes it simple to stay on the move.
Public Transit That Works for You
The High Point Transit System provides affordable, accessible bus routes throughout the city. Seniors aged 60+ are eligible for reduced fares, and routes conveniently connect to major shopping centers, medical offices, and recreational spaces. The Amtrak station downtown High Point also offers seamless rail connections for regional travel.
Specialized Senior Transportation
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging helps coordinate non-emergency medical transportation and mobility services for seniors, including door-to-door options designed to assist with walkers and mobility devices.
Convenient Parking Options
Downtown High Point features ample public parking, including surface lots and parking decks near restaurants, shops, theaters, and community events. Most parking is free or low-cost, and city-managed lots offer ADA-compliant spaces and convenient access to pedestrian-friendly areas.
Power Up with Electric Vehicle Charging
High Point is investing in a greener future with a growing network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. You’ll find Level 2 chargers at key public locations like:
Grow Your Mobility
Stay Connected. Travel Comfortably. Explore Freely.
In High Point, getting around is easy—whether you’re headed to a doctor’s appointment, exploring downtown, or meeting friends for lunch. With senior-friendly public transit, ample parking, and growing electric vehicle infrastructure, High Point makes it simple to stay on the move.
Public Transit That Works for You
The High Point Transit System provides affordable, accessible bus routes throughout the city. Seniors aged 60+ are eligible for reduced fares, and routes conveniently connect to major shopping centers, medical offices, and recreational spaces. The Amtrak station downtown High Point also offers seamless rail connections for regional travel.
Specialized Senior Transportation
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging helps coordinate non-emergency medical transportation and mobility services for seniors, including door-to-door options designed to assist with walkers and mobility devices.
Convenient Parking Options
Downtown High Point features ample public parking, including surface lots and parking decks near restaurants, shops, theaters, and community events. Most parking is free or low-cost, and city-managed lots offer ADA-compliant spaces and convenient access to pedestrian-friendly areas.
Power Up with Electric Vehicle Charging
High Point is investing in a greener future with a growing network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. You’ll find Level 2 chargers at key public locations like:
Pennybyrn
The Pennybyrn lifestyle is packed with amenities. You’ll swim laps in a stunning, indoor heated saltwater pool, stay fit in a well-equipped facility, and walk, bike, or stroll along scenic walking trails. Membership to Jamestown Park Golf Course is included! There’s also the Pennybyrn difference… and this is what truly sets them apart. You’ll find a lovely Peace Chapel, a Catholic-based, not-for-profit mission to serve all faiths, a smaller population for personalized service and inclusiveness that means your voice will always be heard.
At Pennybyrn, you’ll find a lifestyle of freedom. Leave home maintenance chores to talented, professional staff, freeing your time by handling yard work, landscaping, home upkeep, weekly housekeeping, and elevated and casual dining choices.
A thoughtfully designed private home—choose from a variety of floor plans and prices—featuring bright, open designs with ample natural light, a well-equipped, modern kitchen, washer and dryer, high ceilings, and a private porch, balcony, or patio. Most cottages include an attached garage or carport, and many offer a cozy fireplace. At Pennybyrn, you’ll entertain friends and family and enjoy quiet moments while enhancing your active lifestyle.
You’ll explore a wealth of programs shaped by fellow residents in a friendly, welcoming environment. Relax among any of the numerous wooded, naturally landscaped outdoor areas, or gather with neighbors in the warmth of Pennybyrn’s Irish Pub!
Pennybyrn’s goal is to ensure that your vibrant lifestyle continues with the lifelong support, assurance, and benefits of a Life Plan Community.
Call (336) 821-4050 today to request more information or to schedule a visit.
