9 assisted living stocks to watch

The best assisted living stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

9 popular assisted living stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the elder care industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. Brookdale Senior Living (BKD)
2. Welltower (WELL)
3. The Ensign Group (ENSG)
4. HealthPeak (PEAK)
5. Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)
6. LTC Properties (LTC)
7. Ventas (VTR)
8. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
9. Capital Senior Living Corporation (CSU)

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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the elder care industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Brookdale Senior Living (BKD)

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. owns, manages, and operates senior living communities in the United States. It operates in three segments: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).

• Previous close price: $5.13
• Market capitalization: $982,120,000
• 1 year performance: -11.09%

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2. Welltower (WELL)

Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL), a real estate investment trust (REIT) and S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. Welltower invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience.

• Previous close price: $124.64
• Market capitalization: $78,203,633,664
• 1 year performance: 37.28%
• P/E ratio: 79.9936

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3. The Ensign Group (ENSG)

The Ensign Group, Inc. provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer.

• Previous close price: $134.59
• Market capitalization: $7,815,706,624
• 1 year performance: 20.73%
• P/E ratio: 33.0291

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4. HealthPeak (PEAK)

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• Previous close price: $0.00
• 1 year performance: N/A

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5. Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. is a Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT") providing financing and capital to the long-term healthcare industry with a particular focus on skilled nursing facilities located in the United States and the United Kingdom. As of September 30, 2024, Omega has a portfolio of investments that includes 962 operating facilities located in 42 states and the UK (206 facilities) and operated by 81 different operators.

• Previous close price: $37.83
• Market capitalization: $10,537,856,000
• 1 year performance: 22.59%
• P/E ratio: 27.9338

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6. LTC Properties (LTC)

LTC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) investing in seniors housing and health care properties primarily through sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint-ventures and structured finance solutions including preferred equity and mezzanine lending. LTC's investment portfolio includes 201 properties in 26 states with 29 operating partners. Based on its gross real estate investments, LTC's investment portfolio is comprised of approximately 50% seniors housing and 50% skilled nursing properties.

• Previous close price: $35.08
• Market capitalization: $1,602,684,928
• 1 year performance: 5.73%
• P/E ratio: 15.1974

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7. Ventas (VTR)

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. With approximately 1,350 properties in North America and the United Kingdom, Ventas occupies an essential role in the longevity economy.

• Previous close price: $58.76
• Market capitalization: $24,625,297,408
• 1 year performance: 25.23%

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8. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals. Its skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and laundry services, as well as medical services prescribed by physicians; and rehabilitative services, such as physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. The company's medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-cute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living facilities offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management.

• Previous close price: $111.87
• Market capitalization: $1,904,505,216
• 1 year performance: 25.46%
• P/E ratio: 15.4368

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9. Capital Senior Living Corporation (CSU)

Capital Senior Living Corporation develops, owns, operates, and manages senior housing communities in the United States. The company provides independent living services, which include daily meals, transportation, social and recreational activities, laundry, housekeeping, and 24-hour staffing; and access to health screenings, periodic special services, and dietary and similar programs, as well as exercise and fitness classes. It also offers assisted living services consist of personal care services, such as assistance with activities of daily living, including ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, personal hygiene, and monitoring or assistance with medications; support services, including meals, assistance with social and recreational activities, laundry, general housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation services; and supplemental services, which include extra transportation, personal maintenance, and extra laundry, as well as special care services for residents with various forms of dementia.

• Previous close price: $0.00
• Market capitalization: $216,072,064
• 1 year performance: N/A
• P/E ratio: 0.6733

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in assisted living stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—assisted living stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the elder care industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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