9 top assisted living stocks to buy in 2024

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.

Top 9 stocks of Oct 2024

The top elder care stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.

1. Brookdale Senior Living (BKD)
2. Welltower (WELL)
3. The Ensign Group (ENSG)
4. HealthPeak (PEAK)
5. Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)
6. LTC Properties (LTC)
7. Ventas (VTR)
8. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
9. Capital Senior Living Corporation (CSU)

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How to invest in assisted living stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like BKD or WELL.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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.

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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 $5.90 after a previous close of $5.91. The latest price was $6.05 (25-minute delay). Brookdale Senior Living is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD2.9 billion and employs 25,200 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,173,345,920
• PEG ratio: -0.75

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2. Welltower (WELL)

Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL), a real estate investment trust (REIT) and S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. Welltower 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 $126.17 after a previous close of $125.18. The latest price was $127.60 (25-minute delay). Welltower is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$7.2 billion and employs 533 staff.

• Market capitalization: $77,423,329,280
• P/E ratio: 115.9074
• PEG ratio: 2.4143

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3. The Ensign Group (ENSG)

The Ensign Group, Inc. provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer.

The Ensign Group stock opened the day at $147.24 after a previous close of $147.24. The latest price was $147.83 (25-minute delay). The Ensign Group is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4 billion and employs 35,300 staff.

• Market capitalization: $8,297,478,144
• P/E ratio: 37.347
• PEG ratio: 1.5962

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4. HealthPeak (PEAK)

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HealthPeak stock opened the day at $17.74 after a previous close of $17.74. The latest price was $17.61 (25-minute delay). HealthPeak is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 0 staff.

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5. Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)

Omega is a REIT 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 U. S.

Omega Healthcare Investors stock opened the day at $39.83 after a previous close of $39.78. The latest price was $39.95 (25-minute delay). Omega Healthcare Investors is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$977.4 million and employs 57 staff.

• Market capitalization: $10,481,054,720
• P/E ratio: 29.9318
• 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's investment portfolio includes 201 properties in 26 states with 29 operating partners. Based on its gross real estate investments, LTC's investment portfolio is comprised of approximately 50% seniors housing and 50% skilled nursing properties. . . . .

LTC Properties stock opened the day at $35.57 after a previous close of $35.58. The latest price was $35.72 (25-minute delay). LTC Properties is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$196.1 million and employs 23 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,570,470,912
• P/E ratio: 16.3394
• PEG ratio: 5.41

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7. Ventas (VTR)

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) is a leading S&P 500 real estate investment trust enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. With approximately 1,350 properties in North America and the United Kingdom, Ventas occupies an essential role in the longevity economy.

Ventas stock opened the day at $62.88 after a previous close of $62.95. The latest price was $64.01 (25-minute delay). Ventas is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.7 billion and employs 486 staff.

• Market capitalization: $26,108,010,496
• PEG ratio: 2.2847

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8. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

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. 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 facilities 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 $118.64 after a previous close of $120.40. The latest price was $121.00 (25-minute delay). National HealthCare Corporation is listed on the NYSE MKT, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.2 billion and employs 13,123 staff.

• Market capitalization: $1,859,565,568
• P/E ratio: 20.3305
• 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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (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

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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.

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