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A new study from NIC offers insights into assisted living penetration rates across the U.S. and uncovers reasons for geographic variations. Fourth quarter data show CCRC occupancy continuing to lead. The first ever sector-specific bankruptcy report for senior care is now available, offering a detailed analysis of filings and trends from 2019-2025. NIC’s popular Credit and Investment Outlook Webinar returns March 11th; registration is now open. As transaction activity picks up, learn who’s leading and what to expect as the year progresses.   

Understanding U.S Assisted Living Market Penetration: Insights from 99 Geographic Markets

Understanding U.S Assisted Living Market Penetration: Insights from 99 Geographic Markets

New study shows assisted living occupied penetration rates are not determined by any single factor but by alignment of forces across a market.

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Credit & Investment Outlook for Senior Housing
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Credit & Investment Outlook for Senior Housing

The senior housing sector is clearly in the spotlight with demographic tailwinds, strong market fundamentals, and recent superior investment returns compared to other commercial real estate property types. That does not mean we are without current risks in today’s environment. Attend this webinar to hear industry-specific information on key market…

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CCRC Performance 4Q 2025 

The following analysis examines broader occupancy trends, year-over-year changes in inventory, and same-store asking rent growth – by care segment – within 1,043 Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and 13,737 non-CCRCs in the 99 NIC MAP Primary and Secondary Markets.  4Q 2025 Market Fundamentals by Care Segment – CCRC (All)…

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Senior Care Bankruptcy Trends 

NIC partnered with Gibbins Advisors to prepare the first ever industry-specific bankruptcy report to examine not only recent filings, but also data going back prior to the pandemic for a historical perspective of trends. While bankruptcy data is a trailing measure of distress, it is an important measure for industry participants to…

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Senior Housing Transaction Environment 

2025 represented a year of accelerating transaction activity in the senior housing market as participants looked to capitalize on the unprecedented supply/demand fundamentals within the industry. Momentum gathered throughout the year, with activity notably picking up in the second half of the year. The activity represented both smaller, as well…

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