A cross-party group of MPs has called for urgent government action to improve housing and care options for older people.
The task force plans to investigate a range of barriers holding back provision of housing with care provision in Scotland.
ARCO
Almost three quarters of people are interested in moving to somewhere that offers care on site, while 94% want the government to create alternatives to care homes.
The advisory council will focus on helping shape the policy, investment and operational landscape of housing with care.
ARCO said the proposals to reform the country’s planning system and build quality housing 'ignore’ the needs of an ageing population.
ARCO says the government must reverse decades of underinvestment in retirement homes in order to encourage downsizers and free up family homes.
In an open letter to operators, Helen Whately recognised their efforts in keeping residents safe and supported during the crisis.
The trade body, which represents providers of housing with care, has challenged MPs to "unleash a revolution in provision" that could benefit thousands.
Leaders in social care have highlighted the initiatives that are attempting to buck the trends of housing, social lives and public services that keep generations apart.
The trade body said party leaders should commit to providing an additional 175,000 older people with access to next generation retirement communities by 2030.