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Research: Assisted Living Market Penetration Depends on More Than Local Demographics or Economics

Feb 17, 2026

NIC research finds assisted living market penetration is shaped by factors beyond local demographics and economics, with implications for site selection and demand modeling.

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Occupancy Rate for Senior Living Communities Increased in 2025 as Construction Stalled

NIC reports senior living occupancy rose through 2025 as new construction remained at or near record-low levels, limiting future supply for older adults.

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National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care

Senior Living Occupancy Rate Continues Rising as New Supply Remains Limited

NIC reports the senior housing occupancy rate increased 0.7 percentage points to 88.7 percent in the third quarter of 2025, the seventeenth consecutive quarter of increases, with independent living surpassing 90 percent.

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National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care

Analysis: Senior Housing Can Reduce Acute Care Service Needs for Older Adults

NIC analysis indicates senior housing residence is associated with reduced acute care service needs for older adults, supporting the value proposition of the sector.

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Harrison Street

Harrison Street Asset Management Announces Sale of Oak Brook Commons Medical Office Building in Oak Brook, Illinois

Harrison Street announced the sale of Oak Brook Commons, an 81,522 square foot Class A medical office property in Oak Brook, Illinois, as part of its healthcare real estate strategy.

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Clarion Partners

Healthcare Real Estate: Positioning for the Outpatient Era

Clarion Partners analyzes the shift of care delivery toward outpatient settings and its implications for medical real estate. The report positions healthcare property as a durable income strategy.

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Clarion Partners

A Golden Opportunity for Senior Housing

Clarion Partners makes the case for senior housing as demographic demand accelerates and new supply remains constrained. The report frames the sector as a long-term growth opportunity.

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