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Integrated Community Living

methodology: integrated community living

By co-locating housing with supportive services, educational institutions, and community amenities, we enhance well-being and autonomy for seniors and vulnerable populations, because integrated environments reduce barriers to access, foster social connection, and support lifelong engagement. This strategy centers on designing living environments that are not just shelter but active ecosystems of care, learning, and social participation. Unlike standalone housing or service models, it intentionally weaves together physical proximity to resources—such as healthcare, education, and nature—with resident-centered design to promote independence, reduce isolation, and enable seamless adaptation to changing needs over time. What distinguishes it from similar approaches is the emphasis on structural integration across sectors (e.g., housing + college campuses, housing + childcare, housing + clinical care) rather than isolated programmatic offerings.

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orgs running it
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activities of those orgs
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activity groups touched
who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 7

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Hosting community and educational events for seniors and families LTC(EDDY) INC
    direct service
    Organizes community events such as Holiday Open Houses and educational programs on supporting loved ones with memory loss, delivered in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter.
  • Offering educational and informational resources for prospective residents and families LTC(EDDY) INC
    direct service
    Provides FAQ, blog articles, financial resources, resident testimonials, application forms, and informational materials to support decision-making for prospective residents and their families, along with video tours of facilities.
  • Operating senior living communities with multiple care levels LTC(EDDY) INC
    direct service
    Provides a comprehensive continuum of senior living services including independent living, enriched housing/assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing across five locations in New York's Capital Region and surrounding areas, serving over 40,000 people annually. The organization operates five independent and assisted living communities and three dedicated memory care communities, enabling residents to transition across levels of care as needed.
  • Providing short-term respite care for seniors LTC(EDDY) INC
    direct service
    Offers short-term residential respite care in secure enriched housing and assisted living settings, available at multiple senior living communities including Beechwood, Beverwyck, Glen Eddy, Eddy Hawthorne Ridge, and The Glen at Hiland Meadows.
  • Providing skilled nursing services for seniors with complex health needs LTC(EDDY) INC
    direct service
    Delivers skilled nursing care for seniors requiring extensive support due to inability to function independently, complex diagnoses, or multiple health challenges, with on-campus facilities available at Beechwood and Beverwyck communities.
  • Providing supportive services and amenities in senior housing LTC(EDDY) INC
    direct service
    Offers a full range of supportive services and amenities including utilities, maintenance, housekeeping, snow removal, landscaping, chef-prepared meals, transportation, dining, wellness programs, social activities, 24-hour security, and 24/7 staff availability with daily wellness checks and emergency pull cords in resident units.
  • Development of affordable housing for low-income seniors HANAC INC
    direct service
    Developed a 68-unit affordable housing building for low-income seniors that meets Passive House Institute design standards, NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Standards, and Enterprise Green Communities Criteria.
  • Operation of after-school and youth development programs HANAC INC
    direct service
    Provides after-school programs for elementary, middle, and high school students at schools, NYCHA's Astoria Housing Development, and on-site at HANAC property, including homework help, tutoring, arts and crafts, sports, curriculum-based programming, and literacy support; also offers training and job placement programming for youth.
  • Provision of social services and community integration for senior residents HANAC INC
    direct service
    Provides social services and community integration to residents through the SARA program at the Corona Senior Residence.
  • Weatherization assistance for low-income families HANAC INC
    direct service
    Operates a weatherization assistance program that conducts comprehensive home energy analyses and implements cost-effective energy efficiency improvements for low-income families to reduce heating and electrical costs and increase comfort.
  • Operate senior learning housing community Purchase College Advancement Corporation
    direct service
    Develops and operates a senior learning housing community on the grounds of SUNY Purchase College.
  • Maintains residential infrastructure and outdoor amenities WNY MENNONITE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC
    direct service
    Develops and maintains housing for seniors, including grounds care, snow removal, and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as a patio, pond, and walking paths for resident enjoyment.
  • Offers spiritual and religious programming WNY MENNONITE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC
    direct service
    Provides organized religious and spiritual services for residents as part of community programming.
  • Operates senior independent living community WNY MENNONITE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC
    direct service
    Operates a not-for-profit retirement community for seniors aged 62 and older, offering independent living in over forty apartment units and more than twenty patio homes, accommodating approximately seventy-five residents when full. The community is located in Clarence Center, NY, and provides a close-knit environment with a vibrant lifestyle.
  • Provides daily meals through on-site culinary services WNY MENNONITE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC
    direct service
    Prepares and serves a wide variety of meals to residents, including lunch seven days a week and eight to ten dinner options daily with a rotating chef’s special, delivered by an on-site culinary team.
  • Provides resident-centered services and amenities WNY MENNONITE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC
    direct service
    Offers personalized services tailored to individual resident needs, including meals, transportation, access to common spaces, and an active social calendar. Apartment units are equipped with kitchens, and monthly fees cover grounds care, snow removal, maintenance, real estate taxes, property insurance, water, and sewer.
  • Operate senior learning community at SUNY Purchase Purchase Senior Learning Community Inc
    direct service
    Develops and operates a senior learning house community on the grounds of SUNY, Purchase College, providing educational and social programming for older adults.
  • Operates independent senior living communities THE JAMES A EDDY MEMORIAL GERIATRIC CENTER INC
    direct service
    Manages five independent senior living communities in the Albany/Capital District area of upstate New York, providing maintenance-free residences with one- and two-bedroom apartments and cottages, along with life-enriching activities and amenities.