Highland Fairways in Mesquite, Nevada, is a 55+ gated community built with desert resort style living in mind, and you'll find 127 single-family homes here, all made by Parker Construction between 2001 and 2004, with models like Mariposa, Primrose, Chaparral, and Sagaro offering sizes from about 1,378 to 1,824 square feet, two or three bedrooms, up to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and garages for two cars, plus each house has a tile roof, stucco or stone on the outside, and comes with important features like water softeners, a propane oven, and appliances such as a washer, dryer, dishwasher, and microwave; they even put in security alarms, gas fireplaces, ceiling fans, carpet and tile flooring, and walk-in pantries with custom cabinetry, which all makes things comfortable and easy to manage for retirees. There's broad landscaping, automatic sprinklers, some fencing, covered patios, sidewalks, outdoor lighting, and lots of trees around, and if you look out from many homes, you see the mountains or the Palmer Golf Course green with its lush grass and putting greens right there, making the outside pretty restful, and some houses sit on nearly three-quarters of an acre, with space to walk, sit, and enjoy the weather.
The inside of the community feels secure thanks to the long driveways, automatic gates, and the fact that the master bedroom is separate from the other rooms, so each of the four bedrooms even gets their own entrance, which gives some privacy. Highland Fairways is considered part of a "Master Plan Community" and gets together with other neighborhoods like Anthem at Mesquite, Sun City, Canyon Crest, and others, so there's always new people around at club meetings, games, or community events. There isn't a big clubhouse or on-site restaurants inside Highland Fairways itself, but residents get access to the nearby Mesquite Vistas Country Club, where you'll find a full fitness center, meeting and card rooms, hobby and game rooms, and a pool with rock water features, a spa, and sports like bocce ball, volleyball, pickleball, horseshoes, and shuffleboard, which can be nice if you like to keep busy or just want to get to know neighbors. There are community events, clubs, and social groups for book reading, playing cards, movies, fitness, and hobbies, with spaces for relaxing like covered verandas or the business room, and a list of scheduled daily activities including movie nights, music programs, and arts and crafts rooms, which helps people stay active, both physically and socially.
When it comes to care, Highland Fairways offers specialized health services for those who need help, including assisted living, memory care, nursing, support with wandering risks, extra help with bathing, dressing, or moving between rooms, and a supervision and 24-hour call system that makes sure someone's always available if needed-though folks who don't need much help can remain independent. If you want to eat in, you'll find restaurant-style dining, all-day meal options, chef-prepared meals that meet allergy needs, diabetic-friendly diets, and a chance to customize meals, making it easier to stick to a food plan. Community services include housekeeping, laundry and dry-cleaning, moving help, and even family support from staff and the concierge desk, plus parking and transportation options if you're heading out for errands or appointments. Most yard work, landscaping, pest control, sewer, trash, cable TV, and membership in the country club are all covered under the homeowners' association fees, so you won't have to worry about organizing those yourself.
Highland Fairways keeps the outside pleasant with things like landscaped walking paths, outdoor common spaces, pools, putting greens, shuffleboard, and room to relax and exercise, so you're able to connect with nature or neighbors if you care to. The homes themselves have alarms, newer appliances, and features like ceiling fans and fireplaces for comfort. The community sits near attractions like the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Lake Mead, Lake Powell, and has easy access to Las Vegas down Interstate 15, which means family visits and outings on weekends aren't too hard to plan. All in all, Highland Fairways welcomes those aged 55 and above, offering different types of living and care, with strong association services and access to country club facilities close by, making it a practical option for retirees who prefer a quiet, secure, and well-maintained neighborhood with plenty to do when you're ready for it.
