ARCO is the main body representing the UK Integrated Retirement Community sector
What is an Integrated Retirement Community?
Integrated Retirement Communities combine high quality housing options for older people with tailored support services. They allow residents to rent or own a property and to maintain their privacy and independence, with the reassurance of 24-hour on-site staff, communal facilities, and optional care and support as needed.
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An agenda for growth
Vision 2030
Our vision is to have 250,000 people living in Integrated Retirement Communities by 2030. This will require a persistent focus on 10 key priority areas.
Intelligent use of technology
A clear customer proposition
Effective self-regulation
Enhanced health and wellbeing
Flexible models of tenure
Sustainable funding streams
Sector-specific legislation
Comprehensive and robust data
Clarity in the planning system
A highly trained workforce