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Assisted living stocks
Ready to invest in the elder care industry? Consider these 9 stocks.
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 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 US stocks.
- Brookdale Senior Living (BKD)
- Welltower (WELL)
- The Ensign Group (ENSG)
- Healthpeak Properties (PEAK)
- Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)
- LTC Properties (LTC)
- Ventas (VTR)
- National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
- Capital Senior Living Corporation (CSU)
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Take a deeper dive into assisted living stocks
If you're interested in investing in the elder care industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.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).
Brookdale Senior Living stock opened the day at $8.29 after a previous close of $8.17. The latest price was $8.39 (25-minute delay). Brookdale Senior Living is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD2.5 billion and employs 24,090 staff.
- Market capitalization: $848,392,064
- PEG ratio: -0.75
2. Welltower (WELL)
Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL), an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company 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.
Welltower stock opened the day at $85.39 after a previous close of $84.89. The latest price was $86.43 (25-minute delay). Welltower is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.1 billion and employs 464 staff.
- Market capitalization: $37,842,771,968
- P/E ratio: 111.593
- PEG ratio: 0.8031
3. The Ensign Group (ENSG)
The Ensign Group, Inc. provides health care services in the post-acute care continuum and other ancillary businesses. The company operates in two segments, Skilled Services and Real Estate.
The Ensign Group stock opened the day at $87.89 after a previous close of $87.20. The latest price was $87.52 (25-minute delay). The Ensign Group is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.7 billion and employs 25,900 staff.
- Market capitalization: $4,199,061,760
- P/E ratio: 21.9391
- PEG ratio: 1.2078
4. Healthpeak Properties (PEAK)
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and S&P 500 company. Healthpeak owns and develops high-quality real estate in the three private-pay healthcare asset classes of Life Science, Medical Office and Senior Housing, designed to provide stability through the inevitable industry cycles.
Healthpeak Properties stock opened the day at $25.93 after a previous close of $25.91. The latest price was $26.56 (25-minute delay). Healthpeak Properties is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.9 billion and employs 196 staff.
- Market capitalization: $14,341,425,152
- P/E ratio: 45.8276
- PEG ratio: 2.9318
5. Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)
Omega is a real estate investment trust that invests in the long-term healthcare industry, primarily in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Its portfolio of assets is operated by a diverse group of healthcare companies, predominantly in a triple-net lease structure. The assets span all regions within the US, as well as in the UK. . . . .
Omega Healthcare Investors stock opened the day at $37.01 after a previous close of $36.87. The latest price was $36.59 (25-minute delay). Omega Healthcare Investors is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1 billion and employs 70 staff.
- Market capitalization: $6,956,067,328
- P/E ratio: 15.5622
- PEG ratio: 1.13
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 holds 181 investments in 27 states with 29 operating partners. The portfolio is comprised of approximately 50% seniors housing and 50% skilled nursing properties. . . . .
LTC Properties stock opened the day at $38.53 after a previous close of $38.22. The latest price was $38.97 (25-minute delay). LTC Properties is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$155.9 million and employs 25 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,514,953,856
- P/E ratio: 27.0352
- PEG ratio: 5.41
7. Ventas (VTR)
Ventas, an S&P 500 company, operates at the intersection of two powerful and dynamic industries " healthcare and real estate. As one of the world's foremost Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT), we use the power of capital to unlock the value of real estate, partnering with leading care providers, developers, research and medical institutions, innovators and healthcare organizations whose success is buoyed by the demographic tailwind of an aging population. For more than twenty years, Ventas has followed a successful strategy that endures: combining a high-quality diversified portfolio of properties and capital sources to manage through cycles, working with industry leading partners, and a collaborative and experienced team focused on producing consistent growing cash flows and superior returns on a strong balance sheet, ultimately rewarding Ventas shareholders.
Ventas stock opened the day at $51.27 after a previous close of $51.43. The latest price was $52.74 (25-minute delay). Ventas is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.9 billion and employs 434 staff.
- Market capitalization: $21,079,967,744
- P/E ratio: 131.85
- PEG ratio: 2.2847
8. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
National HealthCare Corporation operates, manages, and provides services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and a behavioral health hospital. 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 centers offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management.
National HealthCare Corporation stock opened the day at $70.37 after a previous close of $70.60. The latest price was $70.58 (25-minute delay). National HealthCare Corporation is listed on the NYSE MKT, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.1 billion and employs 12,965 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,096,767,488
- P/E ratio: 8.243
- PEG ratio: 0
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.
Capital Senior Living Corporation stock opened the day at $57.00 after a previous close of $57.08. The latest price was $52.00 (25-minute delay). Capital Senior Living Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$210.9 million and employs 3,200 staff.
- Market capitalization: $216,072,064
- P/E ratio: 0.6733
- PEG ratio: -0.28
How to buy assisted living stocks
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- Open and fund your brokerage account. You’ll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like BKD or WELL.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the assisted living stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the elder care industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.
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. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.More guides on Finder
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