Senior Living Community Investment

Hatay's traditional housing stock, largely multi-story apartment buildings without elevators or accessible design, was never built with aging residents in mind. As reconstruction creates an unusual opportunity to build purpose-designed housing from scratch, a senior living community combining accessible unit design with optional on-site care services addresses a demand segment the market has not previously served.

What Project Types Can Be Considered?

• Independent living community with accessible unit design
• Assisted living community with on-site care staff
• Continuing care community combining independent and assisted living
• Active adult community with wellness and social programming

Which Areas Should Be Considered?

Antakya and Defne are the primary areas given proximity to rebuilt hospital and healthcare infrastructure, which is an important consideration for senior residents.

Licensing and Permit Process

• Construction permit from the relevant municipality
• Ministry of Family and Social Services approval if care services are offered
• Accessibility standard compliance certification
• Workplace opening and operating permit for on-site services

Incentive and Support Elements

Region 6 incentives apply to this type of residential development; the Ministry of Family and Social Services also offers support programs for elderly care service components.

Points to Keep in Mind

Whether to include on-site medical or care staff significantly affects both licensing requirements and the target resident profile; clarifying this positioning early shapes the entire project design.