Though they are not easy to undertake, partnerships between senior living operators and universities can help create opportunities for marketing and hiring. In recent decades, senior living operators have sought to join forces with universities for forward-thinking projects, partly with the idea that it will appeal to the incoming baby boomers. The prospect does have […]
The Spires at Berry College has a claim to fame, being located on the world’s largest college campus. And the recently opened continuing care retirement community (CCRC) makes the most of its location by integrating seamlessly with its picturesque surroundings and the neighboring school. Laurie Steber could tell that the community was going to be […]
A growing number of colleges are building senior housing near their campuses. Now, one New York school is going a step further, building a community on its campus. Purchase College — part of the State University of New York system (SUNY) — recently announced plans for Broadview Senior Living at Purchase College. The Purchase, New […]
The Spires at Berry College closes $120 million bond financing package The Spires at Berry College closed a $119.7 million bond financing deal, which will be used to fund the entirety of construction costs for the life plan community on the campus of Rome, Georgia-based Berry College. The tax-exempt bonds include $81.9 million underwritten by […]
A Georgia university is joining the growing trend of colleges building life plan communities near their campuses. Rome, Georgia-based Berry College announced plans earlier this month for The Spires at Berry College, a $130 million development featuring 170 apartment homes and cottages, an extensive amenities package and a full suite of health care services. The […]
