In this edition of the NIC Insider, senior housing continued leading NCREIF property type returns in the second quarter, posting year-to-date returns of 4.00%. A new analysis of senior housing unit mix trends shows preferences for larger units, although studios still matter. CCRC occupancy gains continued in the second quarter as shown in a new performance report. See United Church Homes’ creative solutions for making senior housing work for middle income older adults and join us for a complimentary webinar on tax-exempt bond financing.
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In today’s market, where capital for new development remains constrained, organizations are exploring alternative approaches to accessing funds needed to grow and expand the current supply of senior housing communities. This session will explore the utilization of tax-exempt bond financing as a way to fuel growth. Attendees will receive an…
Senior housing posted a positive total return of 2.08% in the second quarter of 2025, bringing year-to-date returns to 4.00%, the highest NCREIF property type return for the first half of the year. Senior housing in the second quarter outperformed the broader Expanded NCREIF Property Index (NPI) by 85 basis…
In this article, NIC Analytics revisits senior housing unit mix (the proportion of studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom units, and increasingly, even three-bedroom or larger units), and occupancy trends across independent living (IL) and assisted living (AL) properties using data from the second quarter of 2025. The analysis offers a current snapshot…
The following analysis examines the broader occupancy trends, year-over-year changes in inventory, and same-store asking rent growth – by care segment – within 1,054 entrance fee and rental CCRCs in the 99 NIC MAP Primary and Secondary Markets. 2Q 2025 Unit Type Distribution in Entrance Fee vs. Rental CCRCs The…
This NIC case study offers further insights on United Church Homes' success in developing and operating middle market housing options for older adults.