What Army Residence Community does

The Army Residence Community (ARC), legally The Army Retirement Residence Foundation – San Antonio, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC) operating a single 138-acre campus in northeast San Antonio, Texas, near Randolph Air Force Base and Fort Sam Houston. Founded in 1982 by three retired Army Major Generals and opened on January 12, 1987, ARC delivers a full continuum of care on one campus: independent living across 455 cottages, duplexes, and high-rise apartments; assisted living at Crestway and Lakeside Villas (78 units combined); 91 skilled nursing beds with a 5-star CMS rating; 18 memory care beds at The Oaks; and in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation equipped with Biodex Balance and Gait Trainer systems. The community currently serves approximately 750 residents supported by 360-400 staff.

ARC operates a multi-stream CCRC revenue model. Residents pay an upfront entrance fee under one of three plans (Plan 0, Plan 50 with 50% refund amortization over 24 months, and Plan 90 with 90% refund), combined with recurring monthly service fees covering housing, dining, transportation, utilities, fitness, and programming. Additional revenue comes from healthcare services (assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation) billed based on individual care plans, plus charitable donations supporting an endowment, resident-sponsored programs, and capital projects. Originally restricted to senior military officers, eligibility was progressively broadened to veterans and federal employees and, in March 2026, opened to all qualifying adults aged 62 and older meeting financial requirements — a move leadership describes as the most significant in ARC's 39-year history. The go-to-market combines direct sales (campus tours, a priority application program with refundable deposits, and on-site assessments), event-driven marketing through the Speaker Series, digital content and virtual tours, and a Money Gauge-powered Retirement Planning Assessment tool that funnels prospective residents into the admissions process.

Name

Army Residence Community

Legal name

The Army Retirement Residence Foundation – San Antonio

Website

https://armyresidence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Army Residence Community is a nonprofit Life Plan Community (CCRC) in San Antonio, Texas, operating a 138-acre campus that serves approximately 750 residents with a full continuum of care — independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation — primarily for military retirees, veterans, federal employees, and, since March 2026, qualifying adults aged 62 and older.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Living / Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Life Plan / Entrance-Fee CCRCs (HLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty CCRCs (e.g., Memory-Care-Focused, Veteran-Focused) (HLADAEAK), Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE), General Assisted Living Facilities (HLADABAA)

Keywords

• Senior living community
• Continuing care retirement
• Life plan community
• Assisted living services
• Skilled nursing care

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Entrance Fees (Entry Fees): Upfront fees paid upon moving in, with different plan options (Plan 0, Plan 50, Plan 90) offering varying refund percentages. Plan 50 amortizes to 50% over 24 months. Plan 90 refunds at 90% rate.
2. Monthly Service Fees: Ongoing monthly fees covering housing, utilities, dining services, transportation, maintenance, security, emergency response, fitness, wellness programs, activities and social events
3. Healthcare Services Revenue: Additional fees for assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services provided based on individual care plans
4. Donations and Charitable Giving: Charitable donations from residents and community partners supporting ARC Charitable Endowment, Resident-Sponsored Programs, Wish List, Smith Fund, and Capital Projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Army Residence Community is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) operating on a 138-acre campus in San Antonio, Texas, that sells independent living residences and a full continuum of healthcare services. Its core offerings include high-rise apartments, lakeside duplexes, and legacy cottages for independent living, plus on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services that allow residents to age in place as their care needs evolve.

Product overview

The Army Residence Community is a nonprofit Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community/CCRC) offering a full continuum of care on a single 138-acre campus. The core independent living products include High-Rise Apartments (670-2,000+ sq. ft.), Lakeside Duplexes (1,670-2,264 sq. ft.), and Legacy Cottages (928-2,000+ sq. ft.). Healthcare products span Assisted Living (Crestway and Lakeside Villas), Skilled Nursing with 5-star CMS rating, Memory Care at The Oaks, and In-Patient/Rehabilitation services. Support services include Dining (seven venues), Wellness Programs (seven dimensions), Program Discounts (Life Plan and Lifesteps options), Speaker Series events, and a Retirement Planning Assessment tool. This integrated model allows residents to age in place with seamless transitions between care levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High-Rise Apartments One- and two-bedroom independent living apartments ranging from 670 to over 2,000 sq. ft. with open-concept design, balconies, in-unit washers/dryers in select units, and covered parking. Multiple floor plans including Milam, Austin, Bonham, Crockett, Bowie, Houston, Travis, and King. Available to eligible residents of the Army Residence Community.
• Lakeside Duplexes Luxury independent living duplexes ranging from 1,670 to 2,264 sq. ft. with two-bedroom floor plans, modern kitchens, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, 2-car garages, and private entrances. Floor plans include San Augustine, San Angelo, and San Miguel at the Lakeside Landing campus.
• Legacy Cottages Classic independent living cottages ranging from 928 to over 2,000 sq. ft. with one- and two-bedroom open-concept living spaces, elegant kitchens, master suites, one-car garages, and neighborhood ambiance. Floor plans include Capistrano, Espiritu, Alamo, Valero, and The Artisan Collection.
• Assisted Living Assisted living services supporting daily activities while encouraging independence, with two campus options: Crestway Assisted Living in the high-rise building and Lakeside Villas Assisted Living in a resort-style setting. Includes assistance with dressing, bathing, medication management, and personalized care plans. Available to ARC residents.
• Skilled Nursing 24-hour professional skilled nursing services with 91 dedicated beds at the Health Care Center, including private rooms, rehabilitation services, daily social activities, and garden space. Holds a 5-star rating from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid. Serves ARC residents, veterans from all branches, and federal employees.
• Memory Care (The Oaks) Specialized memory care support at The Oaks wing for residents facing memory impairments including dementia. Staff with specialized training deliver care with empathy, respect, and dignity. Includes 18 dedicated beds, live entertainment, engaging games, memory-enhancing activities, and a serene setting.
• In-Patient Rehabilitation Specialized inpatient rehabilitation stays for recovery after surgery, illness, or injury, featuring state-of-the-art equipment including the Biodex Balance System and Biodex Gait Trainer. Goal is to facilitate return to home as swiftly as possible.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for various needs including post-stroke recovery, trauma care, osteoarthritis management, cardiac conditions, pulmonary conditions, and joint replacements. Both inpatient and outpatient options available on campus for residents and the broader community.
• Dining Services On-campus dining across seven venues including Water's Edge Restaurant (elegant lakeside dining), Bluebonnet Dining Room (seasonal scratch-made cuisine), Quinn Becker Bistro (casual with brick oven pizzas), Liberty Market (grab-and-go), Grandview Skylounge, Top Flight Flex Bar, and Chuck and Todd's Place (sports bar). Operated in partnership with Morrison Community Living.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-star rating from Center for Medicare and Medicaid for healthcare quality
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• LeadingAgecoreOthersThe ARC is a member of LeadingAge, a trade association representing the full continuum of mission-driven, not-for-profit aging services providers. Steven E. Fuller is also a former board member of LeadingAge Texas.
• Morrison Community LivingcoreOthersMorrison Community Living is the food/beverage vendor providing dining services to the ARC. Senior Director Achim Barrow leads dining operations under this partnership.
• Money GaugesupportingTechnology or IntegrationMoney Gauge powers the ARC's Retirement Planning Assessment tool, providing prospective residents with financial planning guidance and personalized retirement assessments.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Morningside Ministries: San Antonio-based nonprofit senior living organization operating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. ARC's Director of Building Development previously managed capital initiatives here totaling more than $45M, indicating close operational comparability in the same metro.
• Air Force Village I & II: Military retirement community also located in San Antonio near Fort Sam Houston, serving retired Air Force officers and broader military veterans. The closest geographic and mission-aligned peer to ARC, with a comparable Life Plan/CCRC structure and similar campus scale.
• EdenHill Communities: Faith-based, nonprofit CCRC in New Braunfels, Texas (about 30 miles from San Antonio) offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. ARC's Director of Marketing previously served as Director of Marketing and Public Relations at EdenHill for nearly seven years, indicating tight operational comparability.
• Patriot's Landing: Military-focused CCRC located in the Pacific Northwest (DuPont, Washington) near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, serving veterans, military retirees, and their families. Operates a similar Life Plan model with continuum of care and military-heritage differentiation.
• The Village at Incarnate Word: San Antonio-based nonprofit CCRC offering a continuum of care (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care). Most directly comparable peer: ARC's CEO Steven Fuller was CEO here for 17 years before joining ARC, indicating essentially identical operating model, geography, and customer profile.
• Army Distaff Hall / Knollwood (Vinson Hall Retirement Community): Life Plan Community in McLean, Virginia serving military officers, federal employees, and their families, with a similar continuum-of-care model and entrance-fee structure. Comparable as a military-affiliated CCRC serving the officer/federal-employee segment ARC historically targeted.

Broad incumbents

• Life Care Services (LCS): Largest CCRC management company in the United States, managing more than 140 senior living communities including Life Plan/CCRCs. Sets the operational benchmark for nonprofit CCRCs of ARC's scale and is the most relevant broad incumbent peer given the shared CCRC operating model.
• Brookdale Senior Living: Largest U.S. senior living operator with roughly 640 communities across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Public-market broad incumbent peer for ARC's independent living and assisted living product mix, though for-profit and predominantly rental rather than entrance-fee.
• Sunrise Senior Living: Major U.S. senior living operator with roughly 270 communities focused on assisted living and memory care, with some independent living. Relevant broad incumbent comparable for ARC's assisted living and memory care product lines, with overlapping customer demographics.

Others

• National Senior Campuses (Five Star Senior Living): Senior living operator with independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities, including a notable military-affiliated CCRC portfolio. Adjacent/thematic peer useful for benchmarking CCRC operating metrics and the military-affiliated segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/armyresidencecommunity
• Xx.com/armyresidence

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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