Florida Retirement Communities

What Florida Retirement Communities does

Florida Retirement Communities, doing business as Heiler Communities, is a fourth-generation, family-owned operator of 55+ manufactured home communities, founded in 1946 and headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida. The firm currently operates seven manufactured home communities: six in Florida (five clustered in Pasco County north of Tampa Bay, plus Lake Hammock Village in Haines City, Polk County) and one in Foley, coastal Alabama. The platform serves adults aged 55 and over seeking affordable retirement or second-home ownership, with residents able to own their manufactured home while leasing the underlying land.

The company operates a vertically integrated model: it owns and manages the community land (collecting recurring monthly lot rent between approximately $200 and $3,000+ per site, depending on amenities and location) and sells new and pre-owned manufactured homes directly through its affiliated Suncrest Home Sales dealership. Home inventory includes Jacobsen Homes (entry-level, 3/2 double-wides starting at $122,000), Palm Harbor Homes (mid-to-premium tier), and Champion Homes (premium tier up to $265,000). In-house financing options are offered to buyers through the dealership, and communities feature amenities such as social clubs, fishing lakes, boating access, and recreational facilities.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer: a searchable website lists available homes across each community, supported by SEO-optimized pages, a weekly blog targeting retiree-lifestyle keywords, a resident payment portal (payments.heilercommunities.com), and on-site community visits. The company has no disclosed proprietary technology and operates with a small (1-10 employee) headcount consistent with a tightly-held family business. There is no evidence of external institutional investment, private equity involvement, or public-market activity; ownership has remained within the Heiler family across four generations.

Name

Florida Retirement Communities

Legal name

Heiler Communities

Website

https://floridacommunities.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Florida Retirement Communities (operating as Heiler Communities) is a fourth-generation, family-owned operator of seven 55+ manufactured home communities across Florida and Alabama, serving retirees with recurring lot rent and home sales through its affiliated Suncrest Home Sales dealership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Housing / 55+ Manufactured Home Communities

NAICS

Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers (459930), Rental and Leasing Services (532), Lessors of Real Estate (5311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Retail-Mobile Home Dealers (5271), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufactured Housing / Mobile Home Park Management (BPAJAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Living Real Estate Owners/Operators (REITs & Management Companies) (HLADAAAG)

Keywords

• Manufactured home communities
• 55 plus retirement living
• Mobile home sales
• Lot rental services
• Active adult housing

Headquarters

HQ city

New Port Richey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Manufactured Home Sales: One-time sales of new and pre-owned manufactured homes ranging from $122,000 to $265,000. The company sells Jacobsen Homes and Champion Homes through their affiliated Suncrest Home Sales dealership, providing buyers with flexible financing options.
2. Lot Rent: Monthly recurring lot rent charged to homeowners who own their manufactured homes but rent the land in the community. Lot rent pricing ranges from $200 to $3,000+ per month depending on the community and amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heiler Communities operates 55+ manufactured home retirement communities, selling new and pre-owned manufactured homes through its affiliated Suncrest Home Sales dealership and charging homeowners monthly lot rent for the land beneath their homes. The company bundles homes, leased lots with amenities (social clubs, spas, fishing lakes, boat ramps, biking trails, pickleball), and flexible financing into a retirement housing package for adults aged 55 and over in Florida and Alabama.

Product overview

Heiler Communities operates 8 retirement 55+ manufactured home communities across Florida and Alabama. The company offers a vertically integrated approach including community management, manufactured home sales through Suncrest Home Sales dealership, and financing services. Communities span Pasco County (north of Tampa Bay), Central Florida (Polk County near Disney), and coastal Alabama. The portfolio includes new model and pre-owned manufactured homes from brands like Jacobsen Homes, Palm Harbor Homes, and Champion Homes, with prices ranging from approximately $122,000 to $265,000. The company has been in the manufactured housing industry since 1946, now in its fourth generation of family leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grand Valley 55+ manufactured home community located north of Tampa Bay in Pasco County, Florida, offering residential lots with community amenities for retirees and active adults.
• Lake Hammock Village 55+ manufactured home community in Central Florida (Haines City, Polk County) near Disney, offering residential lots for active adults.
• Orangewood Lakes 55+ manufactured home community in Pasco County, Florida, north of Tampa Bay, providing residential lots and amenities for retirees.
• Ramblewood 55+ manufactured home community in Zephyrhills, Florida (Pasco County, north of Tampa Bay), offering lots and amenities for active adult residents.
• Ramblewood Village 55+ manufactured home community in Pasco County, Florida, north of Tampa Bay, providing residential lots and amenities for retirees.
• Southfork 55+ manufactured home community in Dade City, Florida (Pasco County, north of Tampa Bay), providing residential lots and amenities for active adults.
• The Foley Grove 55+ manufactured home community in Foley, Alabama (coastal area near the Florida border), offering residential lots and amenities for retirees, featuring Champion Homes.
• The Reserve at Grand Valley 55+ manufactured home community in New Port Richey, Florida (Pasco County), featuring homesites with amenities for active adults.
• New Manufactured Homes for Sale New manufactured homes (2-3 bedroom models) from brands such as Jacobsen Homes, Champion Homes, and Palm Harbor Homes, priced from approximately $122,000 to $265,000, sold through the Suncrest Home Sales dealership for placement in Heiler's 55+ communities.
• Pre-Owned Manufactured Homes for Sale Pre-owned manufactured homes available at various price points within Heiler's 55+ communities, marketed to buyers seeking lower entry prices in existing community settings.
• Suncrest Home Sales Dealership Authorized manufactured home dealership affiliated with Heiler Communities, selling Jacobsen Homes and providing integrated sales and financing for buyers moving into the company's 55+ communities.
• Financing Services Flexible home financing options offered to buyers purchasing manufactured homes within Heiler's 55+ communities, intended to make homeownership more accessible for retirees and active adults.
• Monthly Lot Rent Services Recurring monthly lot rent charged to residents who own their manufactured home but lease the land within a Heiler community, with pricing ranging from $200 to $3,000+ per month depending on the community and amenities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jacobsen Homes (via Suncrest Home Sales)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJacobsen Homes are sold through the affiliated Suncrest Home Sales dealership. Heiler Communities offers these manufactured homes as part of their home inventory, providing buyers with flexible financing options. This is a core product partnership as Jacobsen homes are prominently featured in their available listings.
• Palm Harbor HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPalm Harbor Homes is featured as a top brand offered by Heiler Communities, known for excellent construction and modern features. The partnership provides manufactured homes as part of Heiler's inventory, complementing their Jacobsen and Champion home offerings.
• Champion HomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChampion Homes are offered through Heiler Communities as part of their manufactured home selection. Featured at The Foley Grove community in Alabama, Champion homes represent the premium tier of the company's home offerings with prices up to $265,000.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Green Courte Partners: Private equity firm specializing in manufactured housing communities and active adult housing, with multiple portfolio companies in the space. Represents a competing capital-backed owner/operator that can outbid family operators on attractive community acquisitions.

Direct peers

• Sun Communities: Largest publicly traded manufactured housing and RV community REIT in the US. Directly comparable as a portfolio operator of manufactured home communities serving 55+ and family residents, with significantly greater scale and capital access.
• Cal-Am Properties: Private operator of age-restricted (55+) manufactured home communities in the Southeast US, including Florida. Direct peer serving the same 55+ retiree customer with the same community-and-lot-rent model.
• Equity LifeStyle Properties: Public REIT owning and operating manufactured home communities, RV resorts, and marinas across the US. Directly comparable in business model (own/operate MH communities with lot rent) and target demographic (55+), though far larger and more geographically diversified.
• Carefree Communities: Private owner-operator of manufactured housing and RV communities in Florida and other Sun Belt states. Directly comparable business model targeting active adults and retirees in the same regional footprint.
• UMH Properties: Public REIT focused on manufactured home communities in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast US. Operates the same owner-rents-land model and is a direct competitor for community acquisitions and resident demand in similar demographics.
• YES Communities: Privately held manufactured home community owner-operator with a portfolio across multiple Sun Belt states. Directly comparable in operating model (own lots, rent to homeowners) and Florida/Sun Belt geographic focus.
• Patten Company: Family-owned manufactured home community operator with a multi-state Sun Belt portfolio. Comparable in scale, family-ownership structure, and operating approach to Heiler Communities.

Others

• Jacobsen Homes: Manufactured home builder whose products Heiler Communities resells through its Suncrest Home Sales dealership. Adjacent ecosystem participant — a key supplier whose pricing and product roadmap directly affect Heiler's sales economics.
• Champion Homes: One of the largest US manufactured home builders, whose homes Heiler Communities features as a premium offering (up to $265K). Adjacent ecosystem participant and key supply partner rather than a direct operator competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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