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In this edition of the NIC Insider: 1Q Occupancy Shows Divergence, Record High Industry Sentiment, NIC Spring Conference Highlights, Utilizing Donor Advised Funds, C-PACE Financing Insights, and Welcome New NIC Research Team Members
Subscribe to the NIC Insider ▶Meanwhile, active adult communities diverge as occupancy dips ANNAPOLIS, Md. (April 23, 2026) – As demand for senior housing continues to accelerate and development remains stalled, occupancy rates are climbing across the United States, limiting availability for older adults. Senior housing occupancy gained 0.4 percentage points to 89.5% in the…
Nearly 2,500 operators, investors, lenders, and other industry professionals convened in Nashville recently for the 2026 NIC Spring Conference. Attendees were polled on their outlook for the senior housing and care sector for the year ahead. The overall sentiment at this year’s conference reached a new record high with 94%…
The 2026 NIC Spring Conference exceeded expectations, drawing record attendance and generating a palpable sense of enthusiasm about what’s next for senior housing and care. Attendees from across housing, healthcare, and capital markets enjoyed three days of meaningful networking, insightful educational sessions, and dynamic discussions. Welcoming nearly 2,500 attendees, the…
A Potential Capital Source for Middle Market Senior Housing Initiatives
For senior living developers and owner-operators, the past few years have introduced a new reality: capital stacks are harder to assemble, traditional lenders are more conservative on ground-up development, and the margin for error on new development or repositioning deals has narrowed. In that environment, one financing tool has quietly…