Lili Dunn says valuations have stabilized, supply has peaked and investor confidence is gradually returning.

Operators say strong culture and recognition programs matter more than pay hikes.

Analysts expect fuel-driven supply shifts, investor hesitation and uneven sector demand.

Q1 2026 saw13 transactions across 1.32 million square feet of building area.

The small-house movement is reshaping eldercare with dignity and personalized attention.

"Rising rents are catching renewing tenants off guard," Ben Schiesl of JLL warns.

Investors are discovering early education properties as stable, high-return assets once considered too niche to matter.

Its merger with CNL Healthcare boosts scale and reach as senior housing braces for a surge in demand.