Senior Housing News January 16, 2026
Universities and senior housing partnering isn’t a new concept, but in 2026 there may be more opportunities and benefits to do so than ever before.
There are currently between 85 and 100 senior living communities located on or near university campuses with some form of formal relationship, according to Andrew Carle, lead faculty for graduate curriculum in senior living administration at Georgetown University, who spoke on the topic during a LeadingAge webinar on Jan. 14.
There are around 2,600 four-year universities across the country, and given demand for such arrangements from universities and operators that number could “easily quadruple” in the coming years.
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