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Army Residence Community Opens Doors to All Qualifying Seniors 62+
Historic Resident Vote Expands Access to 138-Acre Campus, World-Class Amenities, and Full Continuum of Care
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Army Residence Community (ARC), a nonprofit 501(c)3 Life Plan community in San Antonio, Texas, has announced a landmark expansion of its residency eligibility. Following an overwhelmingly supportive resident vote and unanimous approval by the ARC Board of Directors, the ARC has officially opened residency to members of the general public who are 62 years of age or older and meet established financial requirements.
Why it matters
This decision marks the most significant evolution in the ARC's 39-year history, expanding access to a community that was initially founded to serve senior career military officers and has since extended eligibility to all veterans and retired civilian federal employees. The move allows the ARC to welcome new residents who share the community's values of service, integrity, and commitment.
The details
The ARC employs nearly 400 San Antonians and has been a cornerstone of the city's northeast side for nearly four decades. The community spans 138 beautifully maintained acres and offers a lifestyle that rivals the finest resort communities, with multiple dining venues, a covered indoor pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a golf putting green, fitness center, library, artist studio, a large chapel, hair salon and spa, a 100-seat movie theater, scheduled transportation, and a convenient on-site market. More than 100 resident-led clubs and organizations, over 200 scheduled activities each month, along with regular entertainment events and live performances, ensure an active, engaged, and deeply connected community.
- The ARC was founded in 1987.
- The ARC has been a cornerstone of San Antonio's northeast side for nearly four decades.
The players
Steve Fuller
Chief Executive Officer of the ARC.
Army Residence Community (ARC)
A nonprofit 501(c)3 Life Plan community in San Antonio, Texas, that has expanded its residency eligibility to members of the general public who are 62 years of age or older and meet established financial requirements.
What they’re saying
“This is a natural and exciting next chapter for the ARC. Our founders envisioned a community built on shared values, meaningful fellowship, and the very best in senior living. Those values resonate with people from many walks of life. Opening our doors more widely allows us to welcome new neighbors who share our spirit, have lived a life of purpose and are ready to embrace a retirement without compromise.”
— Steve Fuller, Chief Executive Officer of the ARC
“We are not changing who we are — we are expanding who we welcome. The values of service, integrity, and commitment that have guided the ARC for almost 40 years remain our foundation.”
— Steve Fuller, Chief Executive Officer of the ARC
The takeaway
The ARC's decision to open its doors to all qualifying seniors 62 and older represents a significant milestone in the community's history, allowing it to welcome new residents who share its core values of service, integrity, and commitment, while maintaining its commitment to providing a world-class senior living experience.
