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In this edition: Strong Occupancy, But Is Performance Keeping Up? Plus, the New NIC Investment Guide 8th Edition
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The senior housing sector is in the spotlight like never before. The strong market fundamentals, bolstered by demographic tailwinds and low new supply, have contributed to outperforming investment returns across the past year compared to other commercial real estate property types. Attend this Senior Housing Outlook webinar to hear industry-specific…
In The Great Tightening article, we showed how senior housing has led major commercial real estate sectors in year-over-year occupancy growth for four consecutive years, while an increasing share of properties are operating at high occupancy levels. But as the sector moves toward a tighter…
Data from the recently released 2Q 2026 NIC MAP Actual Rate Report showed that: Year-over-year growth across all rate categories for both independent living and assisted living properties continued to moderate in the second quarter of 2026, with notable deceleration compared with the prior quarter. For independent living…
NIC Investment Guide EIGHTH EDITION – SEPTEMBER 2026 Rich in fresh data, accurate insights, and in-depth analysis, the NIC Investment Guide is invaluable to anyone within the seniors housing and care property sector or seeking to better understand it. What’s New in the Eighth Edition The…
The CMS Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) model launched this summer, covering chronic conditions across four tracks. Participation spans cardiometabolic and kidney care, behavioral health, musculoskeletal care, and chronic pain management—signaling continued demand for technology-enabled, outcomes-based chronic-care solutions. The 205 participating organizations may participate in…