A New Paradigm in Senior Living
ACE is a revolutionary non-profit 501(c)(3) replacing the outdated nursing home model with vibrant, purpose-driven "camp-style" communities. Tiny homes. Three tiers of care. Age in place with dignity. We're currently in feasibility stage for our Greater Boston pilot — and we're seeking partners, investors, and believers.
NOW SEEKING: Seed Funding • Land Acquisition Partners • Nursing School Collaborations • Culinary Program Partnerships • Food Coalition Alliances • Impact Investors
The current elder care system is broken. It forces seniors to choose between isolating themselves in unmanageable homes or moving into sterile institutional facilities that strip them of independence and purpose.
Worse — it's financially devastating. Nursing homes cost $100K+/year and penalize elders for owning assets, forcing families to liquidate generational wealth just to qualify for care.
ACE creates self-sustaining ecosystems with right-sized private living, rich social programming, and a unique financial model that protects family assets.
A continuum of care allowing residents to age in place as their needs evolve.
Sub-1,000 sq. ft. tiny homes and condo-style units for active, self-sufficient elders tired of maintaining large homes but requiring no daily medical assistance.
Accessible suites for elders who are socially and mentally active but need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, transportation).
Medically equipped rooms for residents requiring comprehensive, 24/7 care with a unique focus on holistic comfort and dignity.
Innovative features that transform elder living from isolation to community.
Central cafeteria with "college meal plan" model. Culinary school partnerships bring students to design and prepare creative, nutritious meals with donated ingredients.
On-site non-profit pharmacy, vending machines with necessities, and dedicated spaces for multi-denominational spiritual services.
Nursing students from local colleges gain clinical hours by working at ACE, providing consistent, compassionate care while learning from our elders.
Residents volunteer their skills: retired educators manage admin duties, passionate cooks assist in the kitchen, artisans lead crafting circles for charity.
"Story Time by Elders" — automated recording studio where residents record memories and life lessons, uploaded to YouTube to preserve their legacy.
Campus hydroponics system for growing microgreens and plants — providing fresh food for the cafeteria and meaningful activity for green-thumb residents.
ACE's innovative model requires strategic collaborations. We're actively seeking partners in these areas:
My grandmother, Carrie Ward, is the blueprint. I watched her care for her own mother — my great-grandmother — until she passed at home at 103 years old.
No nursing home. No institutional decline. Just dignity, love, and an environment designed for living — not waiting to die.
ACE exists to scale that dignity. To ensure that every elder can live a life worth living for as long as possible — on their own terms, in a community that values their wisdom and contribution.
ACE is currently in feasibility stage, developing our pilot community for Greater Boston. We're seeking seed funding through foundational grants, private philanthropy, and impact investing.
This is more than an investment in real estate — it's an investment in transforming how America cares for its elders. Join us.