Senior housing demand rises as boomers age, spotlighting 3 REITs with varied yields and risks.

With nearly 70 million baby boomers turning 80 and senior housing construction near record lows, demand for senior living spaces is surging. Three healthcare REITs—Welltower, Ventas, and Omega Healthcare—are positioned to benefit, each with different dividend yields and risk profiles. Welltower offers the lowest yield but the strongest dividend coverage and growth potential, Ventas balances yield and occupancy growth with manageable leverage, while Omega Healthcare pays the highest yield but has thinner dividend safety due to reliance on government reimbursements. Investors should watch leverage, share dilution, and operator risks as these REITs navigate a growing but complex market.

Welltower Inc. trades at USD 249.00 on Pluang as of Nov 05, 2026 19:31 WIB, showing a slight 0.41% gain in one day. Its market cap stands at $181.93 billion with a dividend yield of 1.37%. Investors on Pluang currently favor buying Welltower, with 100% of order activity on the buy side.