McKnight’s Senior Living October 9, 2025
If you’ve been waiting for proof that senior living has truly emerged from the dark days of the pandemic, here it is.
New data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care show senior living occupancy has now risen for 17 consecutive quarters. That’s more than four years of steady growth. The sector hasn’t just recovered — it’s accelerating.
For the quarter ending Sept. 30, overall occupancy hit 88.7%, up slightly from 88% during the previous 13 weeks. Independent living crossed back over the 90% benchmark. Assisted living made its strongest gains in years. Active adult communities, while slightly down, remain above 92%.
In short: this isn’t just a rebound. It’s a boom.
What’s fueling it? It’s not...
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