In this edition of the NIC Insider, occupancy rates rose 0.8 percentage points in the second quarter, led by gains in independent living, while growth in inventory fell to a record low. New podcast series offers practical strategies for benefiting from value-based care. 660,000 additional workers will be needed by 2033 to meet projected senior housing and skilled nursing demand in the U.S.; how can you prepare? Find the latest sector data in NIC’s Senior Housing & Care At-A-Glance report, welcome new NIC Board members, and learn what the family business means to Keven and Zack Bennema of Charter Senior Living.
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The NIC Analytics team presented findings during a webinar with NIC MAP clients on July 17, to review key senior housing data trends during the second quarter of 2025. Additionally, Mitch Brown, Principal at Senior Housing Consulting, Matt Pyzyk, Managing Director of Acquisitions at Green Courte Partners, and Ben Burke,…
In this first episode in the NIC Chats series on value-based care, host Lisa McCracken, Head of Research & Analytics at NIC, sits down with Anne Tumlinson, CEO and founder of ATI Advisory, to demystify value-based care in the senior living sector. Together, they break down what value-based care really means…
Continuing the NIC Chats series focused on value-based care, host Lisa McCracken welcomes Sarah Thomas — AgeTech advisor, and global innovator — for an illuminating deep dive into the transformative role of data and technology in senior living. Hear why value-based care demands a culture shift where data becomes a strategic…
Rounding out NIC Chats’ value-based care series, Lynne Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, joins host Lisa McCracken for an insightful discussion on one operator’s journey successfully implementing outcomes-driven care models in senior living. Juniper’s experience with integrated care offers actionable lessons for other senior living providers seeking to improve…
Introducing Senior Housing & Care At-A-Glance, a new resource providing a snapshot on the senior housing and care sector.
Workforce challenges in senior housing and care are not simply operational hurdles but are long-term signals of broader shifts across the entire care economy. Both residents and staff are central to the success equation. NIC recently kicked off a webinar series focused on one of the most pressing challenges facing…
New Appointments Bring Added Expertise in Integrating Healthcare, AgeTech, and More ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 24, 2025) – The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) appointed four new members to its board of directors. The new members will guide the organization as it continues its role supporting informed…
Prepare to elevate your insights and strategy at the upcoming 2025 NIC Fall Conference in Austin, Texas, September 8-10. This event will bring together the industry’s most influential voices to unpack the most critical topics impacting the sector, while building relationships and driving innovation in an…
This article is the eighth in a series showcasing parent/child dynamics across the senior housing and care industry. My conversation with father and son duo Keven Bennema, CEO & Co-Founder, and Zack Bennema, Senior Financial Analyst, Charter Senior Living, explores how our industry has become a family affair. Tell…