Senior Housing Leads the NPI – Third Consecutive Quarter

According to the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF), senior housing investment delivered the highest total return of any property sector for the third straight quarter, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most resilient and income-driven real estate asset classes.

Senior Living Rent Increases By 3% To 7% In The Coming Year

The senior housing market is entering a phase of significant adjustment as senior living rent increases are projected to range from 3% to 7% over the next year. These changes are influenced by higher operational costs, rising demand for quality senior housing, and limited new development across many regions. Understanding these trends is important for […]

17 Quarters and Counting: Senior Housing’s Unstoppable Occupancy Growth

The senior housing investment sector just reached another milestone: Q3 2025 marked the 17th consecutive quarter of occupancy growth, extending the longest upward streak in the industry’s history.

According to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), occupancy across the 31 Primary Markets rose to 88.7%, up from 88.0% in Q2. Independent living climbed above 90% for the first time since 2019, while assisted living reached 87.2%.

In a real-estate world where supply frequently outpaces demand, here is one sector where demand is clearly leading supply – and it appears likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future.