Heritage Lakeside

Heritage Lakeside sits on the banks of a man-made lake in Elk Grove, California, and was built sometime between 2001 and 2004. It's a gated community designed for adults aged 55 and older, and there are 269 single-story detached homes with different floor plans, most having two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and attached garages for two or three cars, plus some of the homes even look out over the lake with access for small boats and catch-and-release fishing off a dock. Residents can walk or bike on well-kept trails winding through the grounds, enjoy the sparkling pool, or use the modern fitness center with weight and cardio machines, and there are tennis courts, a grand ballroom, and a clubhouse where neighbors gather for card games, billiards, or reading quietly in the library. There are daily scheduled activities like bingo, bridge, poker, crochet, quilting, line dancing, water aerobics, and walking groups, and community events bring people together for movie nights, coffee socials, and dinners, and those who enjoy crafts can use the arts room and ceramics studio with its own kiln. The club, called Heritage Lakeside Community Clubhouse, serves as the hub for social life and recreation. Lake Heron is at the center, offering quiet places to walk, scenic views, fishing, and time on the water, and outside, walking trails and landscaped common areas give space for neighbors to sit and visit, while a spa and pool give ways to relax outdoors. There's also a card room, billiards table, and a library for quieter pastimes. Homeowners get features like plantation shutters, granite counters, and covered patios, all with access to Wi-Fi, air conditioning, private bathrooms, and cable TV in rooms. Some living units come furnished and can be private, semi-private, or studios, and help's available for laundry, housekeeping, dressing, meal prep, and managing medication, with 24-hour supervision and emergency alert systems in place, and respite care provides short-term stays if needed. Dining includes all-day and restaurant-style options, with accommodations for allergies and special diets like diabetes. The Heritage Lakeside Owners Association manages the community and keeps up the shared spaces, front yards, and amenities. Residents have access to high-speed internet and a secure, gated neighborhood, while off-street paths make it easy to walk or bike without worrying about cars. Office hours run from 8AM to 4PM most days, and residents can rely on help with move-in, concierge, and support for family, too. The website is heritagelakeside.org, where details are posted, but anyone using the site needs to allow JavaScript to use some of its features-those spam bots can't get through because of extra security. Heritage Lakeside stays closed on a routine schedule, and you'll find amenities and programs suited to many interests and needs at this 55+ Elk Grove active adult community.