Senior Housing Investors

The Perfect Storm in Senior Housing Has Arrived.

In 2025, demand for senior housing is exploding as baby boomers begin turning 80—the critical age when care decisions accelerate. Annual absorption has surpassed 35,000 units for three consecutive years, pushing occupancy rates toward 90%. But there’s a catch...

New construction has collapsed, falling below 10,000 units in 2024—the lowest level since 2009. With rising costs, labor shor...

What if technology could improve human connection in senior housing—not replace it?

In our latest episode of the Senior Housing Investors Podcast, Sue Graves shares how thoughtfully implemented tech solutions are transforming both the resident experience and the employee experience in senior living communities.

From reducing staff turnover to streamlining operations, here are just a few highlights:

 ✅ Conversational AI handles up to 8...

In this insightful episode, Daniel Holmlund, founder of the Alternative Investing Club and a veteran AI expert, delves into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of senior housing investments.

From his extensive experience at Intel to leading innovative investment strategies, Daniel shares how tools like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic AI are streamlining due diligence processes, enhancing decision-...

Senior housing faces a "double whammy" of challenges from dramatic interest rate increases and persistent tariffs on construction materials, yet demographic trends still make it an incredibly strong long-term investment opportunity.

• Interest rates have jumped 200-300 basis points higher than pre-pandemic levels, significantly increasing the cost of capital
• Construction material costs have risen 15-25% due...

Brett Swarts reveals how the Deferred Sales Trust offers freedom, flexibility, and tax deferral for high-net-worth individuals exiting businesses or real estate investments. This innovative strategy provides an alternative to traditional 1031 exchanges by allowing sellers to defer capital gains taxes while creating truly passive income streams.

• Understanding how capital gains taxes can take 20-50% of profits when selling...

Packed with valuable insights, this deep dive into the seniors housing market offers a detailed exploration of the industry's current trends and future opportunities. We discuss the latest data from JLL's Seniors Housing and Care Survey and discover how demographic shifts are affecting the landscape of senior living investments.

• Strong market activity with rising confidence and transaction volume 
• Insight...

According to Ted Teele from Longevity Community Consultants, transforming senior living requires a radical shift to meet the expectations of baby boomers, and longevity communities offer a promising solution by embedding scientific wellness into aging. With a focus on prevention, personalized health strategies, and community engagement, these innovative spaces aspire to enhance overall quality of life for seniors.

• Explor...

The podcast explores the evolving landscape of senior living, discussing the limitations of AI, the shifting dynamics of marketing, and the importance of community design. It highlights the need for adaptability in the industry to meet the changing demands of a new generation of residents.
 
• AI's role in senior living is nuanced, requiring human connection 
• Decline of third-party referral sites changing power d...

In this engaging episode, Amber Bardon, CEO of Parasol Alliance, shares invaluable insights on how technology can serve as a powerful competitive differentiator in senior living communities. She discusses the importance of strategic assessments, fostering a positive tech culture, and the need for robust systems to adapt to the changing landscape of senior living requests and challenges.

• Technology as a competitive differ...

What if robots could revolutionize senior care without sacrificing the human touch? Our latest episode promises insights into how humanoid robots might be the key to addressing workforce shortages and rising care costs in an aging world. We dive into the capabilities of cutting-edge technologies like Tesla's Optimus and Figure 2, exploring their potential to transform routine care tasks and allow human caregivers to focus on e...

Is the senior housing market on the brink of a major transformation, or are we headed for a supply crunch disaster? Join us on the Senior Housing Investors Podcast as we engage with a seasoned Ai expert to unravel this paradox. With the 80-plus population projected to grow by over 20% in the next five years, the demand for senior living options is set to soar. Yet, new construction is stagnating at its lowest point since 2009. Toge...

Unlock the secret to maximizing your real estate investment returns with expert insights from Chris Streit, CEO of Cost Segregation Authority. Discover how the strategic use of cost segregation can elevate your cash flow by accelerating depreciation on your properties. Special focus is given to senior living facilities, where reclassifying building components into shorter depreciation categories opens the door to immediate liquidit...

Ever wondered how senior housing is evolving to meet the needs of an aging population? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Matt Derrick, Managing Director of Confluent Senior Living, who shares his wealth of knowledge gained from over 15 years in the real estate sector. Matt takes us through his journey from Opus Northwest to spearheading Confluent's senior housing division, revealing innovative strategies that have ...

Unlock the secrets to enriching senior living with Wing Pepper, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Perch Houses. In this episode, Wing reveals his inspiring transition from a digital marketing maven to a pioneer in co-living solutions for women over 55. Driven by his personal journey of caregiving during the COVID-19 pandemic, Wing shares how Perch Houses tackles critical issues like loneliness and affordability for seniors. You’l...

In today's episode of the Senior Housing Investors Podcast, we sit down with Steve Groth, a seasoned property and casualty risk consultant with INSURICA, who provides enlightening insights into this critical issue. Through a heartfelt recount of his grandmother's hospice care, Steve shares how this personal experience reshaped his perspective on the profound impact of risk management and safety in healthcare and senior li...

This episode features Greg Kotzbauer, co-founder of the About Me Institute, who shares his path from healthcare tech to championing value-based care at Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Discover how his efforts are steering organizations away from fee-for-service models towards systems that prioritize patient well-being and high-value care. 

In this enlightening episode, John Hauber and Greg unpack the con...

Welcome to today's episode where we dive deep into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the senior housing investment landscape. Joining us is Kyle Gardner, the COO of NIC MAP Vision, who brings a wealth of expertise to our discussion. Today, we'll uncover how AI is revolutionizing the field, turning intricate market analysis into a streamlined and efficient process essential for investors, operators, a...

Embark on a visionary exploration of senior living with Tod Petty, the marketing maestro at Fynn.io, as we unpack the seismic shifts in technology and healthcare that promise fulfilling futures for our elders. Discover how the industry is pivoting towards a value-based care model, emphasizing wellness and longevity, and why it's crucial to meet the impending housing demands of the next decade. John Hauber's conversation w...