In this edition of the NIC Insider: New Study Shows Health Benefits of Senior Housing; Independent Living’s Pricing Power; Rising Industry Sentiment; SLP Case Study; Upcoming Outlook Webinar; 2025 NIC Fall Conference Highlights; and Future Leaders Council Welcomes New Members and Celebrates Graduates.
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The senior housing sector is at pivotal time in its history with opportunities for significant growth as demand rises over the next decade. Attend this Senior Housing Outlook webinar to hear industry-specific information on key market fundamentals such as occupancy, rate, and NOI growth projections. Gain insights into the senior…
New research shows that senior housing’s preventative approach to care contributes to increased quality of life for residents and reduced healthcare costs over time. The analysis was conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) and supported by NIC. Researchers assessed the sustained impact senior housing has on residents’…
The pricing power in senior housing is no longer uniform; it is stratified by segments and shaped by turnover, affordability pressures, and the balance between choice and care necessity. The second quarter of 2025 reinforced an important theme for the senior housing industry. Independent living (IL),…
Roughly 3,200 senior housing and care operators, investors and industry professionals traveled to Austin, TX earlier this month to attend the 2025 NIC Fall Conference. Upon check-in, all registrants were asked to rate their overall outlook for senior housing and care in the year ahead. This NIC Industry Sentiment Poll…

This NIC case study features the Illinois Supportive Living Program (SLP), a nationally recognized model that addresses the growing need for affordable, person-centered long-term care.

Ray BraunPresident & CEO / NIC With its strong mix of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and Texas-style fun, the 2025 NIC Fall Conference once again demonstrated the power of bringing people together. Drawing nearly 3,200 attendees, the Conference was held Sept. 8-10 in Austin, Texas. It marked the 35th anniversary…

NIC extends heartfelt congratulations to the Future Leaders Council (FLC) Class of 2025, who celebrated their graduation during the NIC Fall Conference in Austin, Texas. Over the course of their three-year term, these leaders advanced NIC’s mission by contributing to strategic projects, serving on committees, and sharing their expertise through…