Healthcare and Wellness
Senior housing communities serve as home to the largest consumers of healthcare services, older adults. NIC offers resources for empowering smarter, more compassionate senior living — grounded in data, driven to improve care and wellbeing.
Bringing Healthcare Home for Residents
Expanding Health and Wellness in Senior Housing & Care Communities
Senior housing communities serve as home to older adults, many of whom manage multiple chronic conditions impacting their well-being. At the same time, residents of senior living communities, particularly the incoming baby boomer population, are increasingly focused on health and wellness. Partnerships between senior living providers and health care providers can be mutually beneficial, while enhancing residents’ experience.
NIC resources, including research studies, thought leadership, educational opportunities and access to networking with sector leaders, help inform expanded health and wellness opportunities in senior living communities.
Health and Wellness Advantages
Research shows there are health and wellness advantages for older adults who move into senior living compared to living in the greater community.
A study by NORC at the University of Chicago, funded with a grant from NIC, shows that older adults who move into senior living experience decreased vulnerability, more healthcare services at home, increased longevity, and better health outcomes.
View the StudyValue-Based Care
Value-based care (VBC) is quickly becoming a key focus in the senior housing and care industry, offering significant opportunities for operators and capital providers to enhance resident care, supplement revenue, and optimize operations.
Explore these resources to learn more:
This podcast series breaks down value-based care from three different perspectives — clarifying the basics and offering concrete steps for introducing value-based care in senior living communities.
Foundations of Value-Based Care
Learn the basics of value-based care and actionable steps for introducing it in senior living communities.
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Tech and Data Enablement
Discover how technology and data can support the implementation of value-based care in senior living.
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An Operator’s Perspective
Hear directly from operators about their experiences with value-based care in senior living communities.
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Progress Toward VBC in 2025
An overview of the industry’s progress toward value-based care in 2025.
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Value-Based Care: What’s Different Now and What Does It Mean for Senior Living?
Explore what’s changed in value-based care and what it means for senior living operators and providers.
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NIC Academy Value-Based Care Specialty Course
NIC Academy Value-Based Care Specialty Course: Specifically designed to help senior housing professionals understand how to implement VBC in your properties. Whether you’re an operator or a capital provider, this course provides the tools and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of VBC and realize its potential benefits.
Learn moreExploring Healthcare Partnerships
To thrive in today’s evolving senior care landscape, real-time insights, expert connections, and actionable strategies are crucial. NIC can help. As the premier networking, research, and education source for the intersection of senior housing and healthcare, NIC offers timely insights and actionable strategies.
NIC Case Study – Genevive
Discover how Genevive implements value-based care to enhance resident outcomes and operational efficiency.
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Masonicare: Partnering for Health Case Study
Explore how Masonicare partners for health to deliver better care and value in senior living.
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Partnering with Medicare Advantage Health Plans
A value-based care case study on how to effectively partner with Medicare Advantage health plans.
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NIC Chats Podcast with Jim Lydiard
This podcast episode delves into the complexities of value-based care, comparing ACO and Medicare Advantage models, and explores the evolution of healthcare partnerships in senior living communities.
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