Senior living · Wellness · Hospitality
The art of living longer, better.
An international advisory shaping communities where people live well—from senior living and wellness resorts to intergenerational and university-based neighborhoods.
Our philosophy
The best years are still ahead. They deserve places built for health, purpose and connection, where every generation has a reason to stay.
The best communities are shaped around the people, culture and aspirations of the places they serve. Drawing on experience across the United States, China and Europe, our team of operators, healthcare founders and gerontologists helps partners build the knowledge, teams and systems to create communities that serve people well and thrive for generations.
Who we serve
Every kind of community built for a long, full life.
Local, never imported. Each model is shaped to the culture, the climate and the people who will call it home.
Services
From first idea to a thriving community.
Six ways we can support communities designed for living well, at any stage of the journey.
All services
Market and feasibility
Understanding who will live in a community, what they will choose and whether the numbers support the vision, before capital is committed.
Explore this service Vision and identityConcept and brand
Turning a site and an audience into a clear vision: how the community will feel, whom it will serve and the story it will tell.
Explore this service
Design for every age
Architecture, interiors and outdoor spaces that keep daily life easy, healthy and social, from first move-in to advanced age.
Explore this service Programs and wellbeingLongevity and wellness programs
Daily programs for movement, nutrition, learning and purpose, shaped to the place and designed so residents genuinely join in.
Explore this service
Capital and partners
The investment materials, introductions and partnerships that bring investors, operators, institutions and governments to the same table.
Explore this service Opening and operationsLaunch, operations and training
The people, systems and service culture a community needs to open well and keep its promise to residents, year after year.
Explore this serviceOur people
A small, experienced team, present at every stage.
Founder & CEOJim Biggs
Leads JASS International's senior living and longevity work across borders, with a network of operators, developers and construction partners.
AssociateIlian Grigorov
Healthcare administration and senior living hospitality, specializing in care models, operations and pre-opening. MHA, MASLH, MSc.
AssociateCarlos Vanegas
Senior care operator with over 32 years in continuing care, assisted living and skilled nursing. Licensed Nursing Home Administrator; Certified Dementia Practitioner.
AssociateAllison Dykens
Gerontology and senior living strategy. M.A. in Senior Living Hospitality, USC; Cornell certificates in hospitality management and commercial real estate.
Speaking
Where to hear us next.
CIAMAR 2026
The International Summit of the Retirement Assistance Industry and the Longevity Economy.
Carlos VanegasOctober 21–23, 2026 · CartagenaCongreso Colombiano de la Construcción 2026
Colombia's leading gathering for the building industry, organized by Camacol.
Jim BiggsJournal
Colombia's Longevity Moment
A fast-aging country, strong hospitals and a talented building sector: why Colombia is ready for a new generation of communities.
Inquire
Begin a conversation.
Tell us about your site, your vision and your timeline. Everything you share stays confidential.