Research & Analytics
NIC’s Research & Analytics team interprets data and analyzes trends in the senior housing and care sector as they relate to and affect capital seekers and capital providers.
Focus Areas
Active Adult
Having first defined the category in 2022, NIC continues to bring focus to the Active Adult rental property market by providing crucial insights and analyses to investors, operators, and industry thought leaders.
Debt and Equity Capital
Senior housing properties need debt and equity capital to fund construction, operational expenses, and property improvements. NIC provides research, insights, and thought leadership to inform and address the evolving needs of an aging population.
Market Trends
NIC offers insights into market trends, delving deep into the drivers behind fluctuations, fostering transparency to mitigate risks and reduce capital costs. This data-driven approach promotes informed decision-making, attracting capital and enhancing overall market understanding.
Middle Market
Middle market senior housing is a newly defined segment that is on the rise. Gain insights into this demographic’s financial challenges: too affluent for government support yet facing limited private pay options.
Senior Housing
The senior housing and care industry provides both housing and an array of services to older adults. Constant change in senior housing trends presents new challenges and opportunities. NIC provides transparency and insights into the sector so investors can navigate today’s market and provide housing and care for America’s elders.
Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing properties, also known as nursing homes, provide housing and care for the most vulnerable older adults, generally those with the highest level of need for assistance with daily living, including nursing care.
Recent Posts
Senior Housing Posts Highest NCREIF Property Type Return in First Quarter 2025
NIC SHARK Report Projections Hold: Senior Housing Occupancy on Track, Leading CRE in Occupancy Growth
Cautious Optimism Grew as Loan Volume Held Steady and Delinquencies Eased in 2H 2024
NIC SHARK Series: Promising Outlook for Senior Housing with a Call to Action
Assessing Health and Well-Being of Senior Housing and Care Residents Research Series
Frailty Research Highlights Senior Housing and Skilled Nursing’s Value Proposition
NORC at University of Chicago Releases Study Showing Senior Housing Residents Live Longer
Access to Capital in the Nursing Home Industry: The Role of Policy
Study: Older Adults In Senior Housing Communities Experience Better Health Outcomes
2024 NIC Year In Review
NIC | Year In Review 2024
Research Shows Senior Living Communities Promote Wellness and Healthy Aging
NORC at the University of Chicago recently completed the final research component of a four-part study that focused on the health outcomes of individuals residing in senior housing communities. This study, funded with a grant from NIC, shows that there are health and wellness advantages for older adults who move into senior living compared to living in the greater community.
View the Study