The senior population (65+) is expected to grow 80% between 2010 and 2030, and 85+ cohort by over 60%, increasing patient acuity.
It is estimated that ~70% of Americans who reach age 65 will require some form of long-term care for an average of 3 years.
Healthcare policy is the primary driver in which patients are being treated in low cost settings.
Here is a great overview of property-owning REITs that can give you excellent dividends and lots of growth potential, listed in no particular order:
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| Dividend Yield of Major REITs (click to enlarge) Source: Seeking Alpha |
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| Price to FFO of Major REITs (click to enlarge) Source: Seeking Alpha |
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| 10 Top Yielding And Cheap Healthcare REITs For Income Seeking Investors (click to enlarge) Source: Long-term-investments.blogspot.com |