Senior Housing Boot Camp

The Art of Assessing a Deal

NIC Academy

Senior Housing Boot Camp

The Art of Assessing a Deal
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Loews Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL

Join us for a transformative one-day course dedicated to honing your skills in deal assessment and market analysis. Led by seasoned industry experts, this immersive experience uses real-world scenarios, data, and case studies, offering you a hands-on opportunity to refine your approach. Whether you are new to the sector or looking to stay up to date on the latest best practices, this course will help you elevate your expertise in senior housing deal assessment.

Senior housing professionals participating in a NIC learning session

WHAT TO EXPECT

Gain invaluable insights into today’s senior housing market dynamics, including trends, transaction volumes, and key valuation factors.
Hear directly from expert facilitators on how they dissect market supply and demand, formulate investment theses and craft winning strategies.
Deep dive into the world of capital acquisition for property financing, uncovering essential strategies for success.
Master the art of assessing potential acquisitions or developments, focusing on critical decision points.
Leverage operational opportunities, design considerations, sales expertise, disposition strategies, financing options, and valuation methods to evaluate prospective transactions.
Engage in dynamic discussions with industry leaders and peers and expand your professional network.
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity for hands-on learning in an intimate setting. Cap off the day with a networking reception alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
“People don’t just learn about how to value a deal … they take home connections as well.”

BOOT CAMP AGENDA

A focused day of market insights, investment analysis, case-based learning, and discussion with senior housing industry experts.

Time
Session
Speakers & Facilitators
8:30 am – 8:40 am
Welcome
Brooks Blackmon (Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors) & David Jennings (Atria Senior Living)
8:40 am – 9:30 am
Industry Overview + Market Assessment Using NMV Data 50 minutes
9:30 am – 9:45 am
Case Study Introduction 15 minutes
Brooks Blackmon (Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors)
9:45 am – 10:15 am
Operational Considerations 30 minutes
10:15 am – 10:25 am
Break 10 minutes
Take a short break before the next session.
10:25 am – 11:10 am
Investment Assessment + Capitalizing the Deal 45 minutes
Moderator: Robb Cozad
11:10 am – 11:20 am
Food Pickup / Transition
Transition to the lunch session.
11:20 am – 12:05 pm
Lunch + Speaker
Julie Robinson (Clarion Partners LLC)
12:05 pm – 12:20 pm
Modeling Instructions
Brooks Blackmon (Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors)
12:20 pm – 1:20 pm
Table Analysis 60 minutes
Interactive table-based analysis and application.
1:20 pm – 1:35 pm
Bid Review and Moderated Discussion 15 minutes
Brooks Blackmon (Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors) & David Jennings (Atria Senior Living)
1:35 pm – 2:00 pm
Conclusion & Wrap-Up 25 minutes
Brooks Blackmon (Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors) & David Jennings (Atria Senior Living)