REIT - Healthcare Facilities
This industry invests in properties that support the medical industry, including senior housing communities, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and medical office buildings.
Why it exists
This REIT class exists to own hospitals, senior housing, clinics, and life-science properties.
Why it’s necessary
Healthcare delivery requires specialized, regulated, long-duration physical assets.
Key components
Hospitals, MOBs, senior housing
Triple-net and operating leases
Operator partnerships
Regulatory compliance
How to evaluate businesses
Tenant credit quality, reimbursement exposure, lease duration, and demographic tailwinds are critical. Operator health matters as much as property quality.
How the industry could be improved
Flexible care layouts, embedded telehealth infrastructure, and better alignment between real estate owners and care outcomes.