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NIC MAP Named an Official Data & Insights Partner of ASHA

December 9, 2025 | NIC MAP

Raleigh, N.C., (12/9/2025) — NIC MAP, the leading provider of data for the senior housing industry, has been named an official data and insights partner of the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA). This designation highlights a longstanding relationship built on shared priorities: advancing transparency, improving consumer understanding and equipping the senior living industry with reliable, actionable market intelligence. […]

Why Opening An Assisted Living Facility May Be A Good Business Idea for 2026

December 9, 2025 | Healthcare Business Today

This article outlines why launching an assisted living facility in 2026 could be a strong business opportunity, driven by accelerating senior demand and limited new supply. Citing NIC MAP data on occupancy rebounding near 90%, it highlights demographic tailwinds, scalable care models, and technology-enabled operations positioning new operators for growth.

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November Monthly Roundup: A Challenging Month Also Brought Ample Opportunities

December 8, 2025 | The Street

This article reviews a volatile November market marked by modest index performance and heightened uncertainty, while highlighting active portfolio repositioning to capitalize on pullbacks. The piece underscores disciplined capital deployment, selective profit-taking, and confidence in long-term themes such as AI adoption, demographic-driven sectors, and resilient fundamentals.

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Morgan Stanley, MorningStar Pay $305M for Senior Housing Portfolio

December 8, 2025 | Multi-Housing News

This article highlights Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s $305M acquisition of a Denver-area senior housing portfolio alongside MorningStar Senior Living, purchased from Kayne Anderson Real Estate. Citing NIC MAP data on improving occupancy, the piece underscores growing institutional investment as demand strengthens and operators remain central to portfolio strategy.

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Senior Living Industry Grapples with Dual Challenge of Development Freeze, Aging Properties

December 4, 2025 | Senior Housing News

This article examines the senior living industry’s dual challenge of stalled new development and aging properties, as rising construction costs make it difficult to deliver financially viable projects. The piece underscores how operators must balance development economics with achievable resident rates, limiting new supply even as demand continues to grow.

Read at Senior Housing News

Morgan Stanley Buys Denver-Area Senior Living Facilities for $305M

December 4, 2025 | BISNOW

This article highlights Morgan Stanley’s continued investment in senior housing with its $305M acquisition of three MorningStar Senior Living communities in the Denver area. The deal, acquired from Kayne Anderson Real Estate with MorningStar retained as operator, reflects sustained institutional confidence in high-quality senior housing assets.

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Senior Housing Investment Fuels Kayne Anderson Growth

December 2, 2025 | CRE Daily

This article highlights strong investor momentum behind senior housing, as Kayne Anderson raises $2.5B for its Fund VII targeting needs-based real estate. Citing NIC MAP data on demand outpacing supply by more than 300K units, the piece underscores how demographic tailwinds are driving capital into senior housing despite mixed exits from legacy players.

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Appetite for senior housing Helps Kayne Anderson raise $2.5B

December 1, 2025 | BISNOW

This article highlights strong investor appetite for senior housing, as Kayne Anderson raises $2.5B to invest in needs-based real estate. The fundraising reflects growing confidence in long-term U.S. demographic trends and positions senior housing alongside medical office and student housing as a key target for capital deployment.

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Lenders, Investors Vow to Seize the Moment

November 30, 2025 | Seniors Housing Business

This article highlights renewed lender and investor confidence in seniors housing, driven by strong demographic demand, rising occupancy, and limited new supply. Citing NIC MAP data on sustained occupancy growth and slowing inventory expansion, it shows how improving capital markets and bank re-engagement are positioning the sector for growth.

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‘We Have To Go Where The Market Fails’: Newton Middle-Income Senior Housing Complex Opens

November 26, 2025 | Bisnow

This article highlights the opening of Opus Newton, a 174-unit middle-income senior housing community designed to serve residents priced out of both subsidized and luxury options. Citing NIC MAP data on strong occupancy and limited new construction, the piece underscores how developments like this are helping address the growing shortage of attainable senior housing.

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