The senior housing industry faces a perfect storm of challenges as demand surges amid a rapidly aging population. A crisis is looming in the sector, warns Steve Ervin, senior vice president at Berkadia, citing both government downsizing and demographic shifts as key factors.

The demand for senior housing continues to outpace supply due to shifting demographics. According to NIC Map data presented at the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) annual meeting, the sector’s occupancy has improved for fourteen consecutive quarters, reaching 87.2%. This trend is expected to continue as favorable occupancy rates and NOI growth make senior housing an attractive investment.


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