For more than 20 years
Carle Consulting, LLC has been the leading nationally recognized
consultant to the rapidly growing
sector of University Retirement Communities (URCs) - senior living communities with connections to a host university or college.

In conjunction with industry Resource Partners, services are available to assist academic institutions, alumni associations, senior housing developers and operators, or senior living and academic ancillary services providers considering the addition of, or seeking to improve upon an existing University Retirement Community (URC).
Contact:
    [email protected]
(703) 835-0961

University Related Work

Resource Partners:

URC Services:

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Project Assessment: 
“URCs: What You Need To Know”
Audiences:  University Boards, Presidents, Executive Staff, Deans/Dept. Chairs, Alumni Groups, Senior Living Developers/Operators.  
(60 minutes)



This nationally recognized presentation provides an overview of the information most needed to assess the addition of a retirement community on or near a campus, including:
  • Background and history of University Retirement Communities (URCs)
  • Demand drivers, both current and future, for such communities
  • Review of existing national URCs and operational models
  • Specific benefits to the academic institution, providers, and consumers
  • Current issues in development and management of University Retirement Communities
  • 21-point rubric assessing initial strengths and weaknesses of a URC opportunity for an academic institution
  • Review of the 5-criteria model for developing a Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC)TM, University Linked Retirement Community (ULRC)TM, or University Affiliated Retirement Community (UARC)TM
  • Questions and Answers
In addition to the presentation, and at the request of the institution, assistance may include a campus tour to identify/review land availability, programs, and university resources applicable to URC development. May additionally include a post visit/presentation follow up report and recommendations. 

Site Selection and Partnership Formation:
Audiences: University Boards, Presidents and Executive Staff, Senior Living Developers/Operators 

Owner Representation and/or Project Advising related but not limited to:
  • Project feasibility and recommended model/continuum of services
  • Site location, selection, and recommended development strategy
  • Identification, introduction, and partner initiation between senior living and academic institution decision makers 
  • University assistance in RFP design, solicitation, and developer/operator selection
  • Partnership structuring to maximize shared services, economies of scale, and unique marketing opportunities
  • Marketing strategy and project  promotion

Project Development and Program Implementation:
Audiences:  University Deans/Department Chairs/Directors, Senior Living Operators

Assistance/direction in developing and implementing "Student-to-Community" and "Resident-to-University" programs, including:
  • Inventory and assessment of institution curricula, programs, services, and offerings
  • Review/recommendation of “Best Practices” from current University Retirement Communities
  • Academic unit meetings and coordination
  • Development of “Letters of Agreement”
  • Program implementation and promotion