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Demand for senior living is surging in 2026, which might be too much of a good thing.

The senior living industry is facing a growing development and supply gap, and it needs more than $1 trillion in investments through 2050 to meet demand.

Average active adult occupancy increased 1.4% to 92.6% in the second quarter of 2026, 0.3 percentage points higher than the same period last year, according to a new analysis by NI

As new development projects remain tough to notch, senior living companies are wielding data to make more granular decisions about how and where they grow.

This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Senior living operators have the wind at their back with regard to demand. Their communities might be closer to full than they think, l

Senior living operators face a challenging development landscape in 2026 as rising insurance and energy costs stall new construction projects despite growing consumer demand.

CEO Nick Stengle projects occupancy for the nation’s largest senior living operator will surpass 95% due to favorable supply-demand dynamics.

Developers are increasingly coupling senior living communities with university campuses to drive engagement despite high construction costs and low inventory growth.