Assisted living 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.

How to buy assisted living stocks

Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one of more of these assisted living stocks.

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like BKD or WELL. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Invest in the elder care industry today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy fractional shares, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of an assisted living company. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the elder care sector as a whole — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

Compare assisted living stocks

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 and operates senior living communities in the United States. It operates through five segments: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), Health Care Services, and Management Services.

Brookdale Senior Living stock opened the day at $6.15 after a previous close of $6.16. The latest price was $6.22 (25 minute delay). Brookdale Senior Living is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD3 billion and employs 31,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,240,203,136
• P/E ratio: 15.3636
• PEG ratio: -0.75

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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 $73.71 after a previous close of $74.08. The latest price was $75.03 (25 minute delay). Welltower is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.6 billion and employs 423 staff.

• Market capitalization: $31,641,804,800
• P/E ratio: 32.5365
• PEG ratio: 3.8434

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3. The Ensign Group (ENSG)

The Ensign Group, Inc. provides health care services in the post-acute care continuum and other ancillary businesses. It operates in two segments, Transitional and Skilled Services and Real Estate.

The Ensign Group stock opened the day at $88.52 after a previous close of $87.96. The latest price was $87.42 (25 minute delay). The Ensign Group is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.4 billion and employs 24,400 staff.

• Market capitalization: $5,082,871,296
• P/E ratio: 30.3693
• PEG ratio: 1.7798

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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 $31.76 after a previous close of $31.72. The latest price was $31.98 (25 minute delay). Healthpeak Properties is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.6 billion and employs 217 staff.

• Market capitalization: $17,863,641,088
• P/E ratio: 52.2971
• PEG ratio: 2.0461

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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 $37.57 after a previous close of $37.42. The latest price was $37.47 (25 minute delay). Omega Healthcare Investors is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$892.4 million and employs 68 staff.

• Market capitalization: $8,635,973,632
• P/E ratio: 53.5345
• PEG ratio: 1.13

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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 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 $43.37 after a previous close of $43.38. The latest price was $43.09 (25 minute delay). LTC Properties is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$157.9 million and employs 24 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,700,756,992
• P/E ratio: 17.9091
• PEG ratio: 5.41

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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 $55.37 after a previous close of $55.41. The latest price was $54.80 (25 minute delay). Ventas is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.8 billion and employs 448 staff.

• Market capitalization: $20,868,005,888
• P/E ratio: 47.5556
• PEG ratio: 66.474

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8. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

National HealthCare Corporation operates, manages, and provides services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, home health care programs, 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 subacute 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 $77.10 after a previous close of $76.38. The latest price was $76.33 (25 minute delay). National HealthCare Corporation is listed on the NYSE MKT, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$977.9 million and employs 13,432 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,144,988,800
• P/E ratio: 27.3713
• PEG ratio: 0

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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.

Capital Senior Living Corporation stock opened the day at $33.03 after a previous close of $32.38. The latest price was $34.76 (25 minute delay). Capital Senior Living Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$358.9 million and employs 2,404 staff.

• Market capitalization: $86,375,192
• PEG ratio: -0.28

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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. 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.