Considering investing in assisted living stocks? While the best assisted living stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some assisted living stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the elder care sector. Keep reading to learn more about assisted living stocks and how to start investing.
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.
| Best stock | 1-year return | Market cap | Exchange | Volume | Buy on Questrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Senior Living (BKD.US) | 102.46% | $3.3 billion (USD) | NYSE | 2,948,321 | Buy now |
| Welltower (WELL.US) | 37.20% | $145.8 billion (USD) | NYSE | 2,568,785 | Buy now |
| The Ensign Group (ENSG.US) | 3.03% | $9.1 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 854,601 | Buy now |
| Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI.US) | 20.91% | $13.9 billion (USD) | NYSE | 1,364,494 | Buy now |
| LTC Properties (LTC.US) | 3.08% | $1.9 billion (USD) | NYSE | 464,900 | Buy now |
| Ventas (VTR.US) | 31.72% | $39.7 billion (USD) | NYSE | 4,951,741 | Buy now |
| National HealthCare Corporation (NHC.US) | 89.23% | $3.1 billion (USD) | AMEX | 147,218 | Buy now |
| Capital Senior Living Corporation (CSU.US) | (data unavailable) | $216.1 million (USD) | NYSE | (data unavailable) | Buy now |
| Chartwell Retirement Residences (CSH-UN.TO) | 22.45% | $7 billion (CAD) | Toronto Stock Exchange | 855,162 | Buy now |
The elder care industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering assisted living stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.
Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.
A lot of factors go into picking the best assisted living stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong assisted living stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.
That said, we rounded up this list of popular assisted living stocks in or related to the elder care industry to help narrow down your options:
Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some assisted living stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.
We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each assisted living stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.
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).
The Independent Living segment owns or leases communities comprising independent and assisted living units in a single community that are primarily designed for middle to upper income seniors.
| Closing stock price | $13.99 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $3.3 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $838.8 million |
| Profit margin | -6.82% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $3 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$0.87 |
| 52-week stock price range | $6.65 – $17.09 |
Welltower Inc. is a S&P 500 company, is positioned at the center of the silver economy, focusing on rental housing for aging seniors across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Our portfolio of 2,000+ seniors and wellness housing communities are positioned at the intersection of housing and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults.
We believe our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro markets with stunning built environments.
| Closing stock price | $211.45 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $145.8 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $4.7 billion |
| Profit margin | 11.96% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $11.8 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $2.07 |
| 52-week stock price range | $146.72 – $221.68 |
The Ensign Group, Inc. provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer.
The Skilled Services segment provides short and long-term nursing care services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; specialty care, such as on-site dialysis, ventilator care, cardiac, and pulmonary management; and standard services, such as room and board, special nutritional programs, social services, recreational activities, entertainment, and other services.
| Closing stock price | $156.78 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $9.1 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $866.6 million |
| Profit margin | 6.89% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $5.3 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $6.14 |
| 52-week stock price range | $134.65 – $217.93 |
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. is a Real Estate Investment Trust. The firm is providing financing and capital to the long-term healthcare industry in the United States and the United Kingdom with a focus on skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, including care homes in the United Kingdom.
As of September 30, 2025, Omega has a portfolio of investments that includes 1,024 operating facilities located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and the United Kingdom/Jersey (290 facilities) and operated by 88 different operators.
| Closing stock price | $45.10 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $13.9 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $1.2 billion |
| Profit margin | 51.42% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.2 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $2.07 |
| 52-week stock price range | $33.55 – $49.33 |
LTC Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on seniors housing and health care properties, principally investing through SHOP, as well as triple-net leases, and joint ventures. The Company's portfolio includes nearly 190 properties throughout the United States.
Based on gross real estate investments, approximately 64% of the Company's assets are seniors housing communities with the remainder skilled nursing centers.
| Closing stock price | $36.51 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $1.9 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $193.2 million |
| Profit margin | 40.16% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $301 million |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $2.55 |
| 52-week stock price range | $32.18 – $40.19 |
Ventas, Inc. is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. With approximately 1,400 properties in North America and the United Kingdom, Ventas occupies an essential role in the longevity economy.
The Company's growth is fueled by its more than 850 senior housing communities, which provide valuable services to residents and enable them to thrive in supported environments.
| Closing stock price | $83.04 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $39.7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.5 billion |
| Profit margin | 4.26% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $6.1 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.55 |
| 52-week stock price range | $60.57 – $91.06 |
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. It operates through two segments: Inpatient and Homecare and Hospice Services.
The company's 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.
| Closing stock price | $201.40 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $3.1 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $597.9 million |
| Profit margin | 8.10% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $7.87 |
| 52-week stock price range | $92.26 – $205.90 |
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.
| Market Capitalization | $216.1 million |
|---|---|
| Gross profit (TTM) | $112.4 million |
| Profit margin | 49.28% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $210.9 million |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $49.82 |
Chartwell Retirement Residences is in the business of serving and caring for Canada's seniors, committed to its vision of Making People's Lives BETTER and to providing a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life experience for its residents. Chartwell is an unincorporated, open ended real estate trust which indirectly owns and operates a complete range of seniors housing communities, from independent living through to assisted living and long-term care.
Chartwell is one of the largest operators in Canada, serving approximately 25,000 residents in four provinces across the country.
| Closing stock price | C$21.58 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | C$7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | C$487.4 million |
| Profit margin | 0.36% |
| Revenue (TTM) | C$1.2 billion |
| 52-week stock price range | C$16.72 – C$23.03 |
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