Welltower Inc. is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the 'silver economy' through the ownership and management of seniors housing and healthcare infrastructure. The company operates at the intersection of housing, hospitality, and healthcare, leveraging a proprietary data science platform to invest in affluent micro-markets across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Based on Q1 2026 filing
This primary revenue driver consists of wellness housing and assisted living communities managed by third-party operators under incentive-based contracts. The company utilizes the RIDEA structure to participate in the operating cash flows of these vibrant communities for mature renters.
Wellness Housing, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care, Care Homes with or without Nursing (U.K.)
Seniors, Older adults requiring memory care, Mature renters (55+)
Properties in this segment are leased to healthcare operators under long-term master leases where the tenant is responsible for all operating costs. These facilities provide a range of services from independent living to high-acuity post-acute care.
Long-Term/Post-Acute Care Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)
Healthcare operators, Post-acute care providers, Skilled nursing tenants
This segment focuses on medical office buildings and outpatient facilities affiliated with major health systems. These properties are typically leased to investment-grade healthcare providers and are located on or adjacent to hospital campuses.
Outpatient Medical Buildings, Satellite Health System Locations
Investment-grade health systems, Physician groups, Healthcare providers
A dominant S&P 500 healthcare REIT positioned at the center of the silver economy with a significant portfolio of seniors housing and outpatient medical assets.
United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Healthcare Operators, Senior Citizens, Health Systems
Capital markets (equity and debt), Real estate developers, Construction contractors, Data science and analytics providers
Senior residents, Healthcare patients, Health systems, Physician practices
Care UK
Major operating partner in the Seniors Housing Operating segment
Cogir Management Company
Key management partner for seniors housing properties
Sunrise Senior Living
Strategic operating partner for senior housing communities
Integra Healthcare Properties
Significant tenant in the Triple-net lease segment
Welltower OP LLC
The primary operating partnership through which substantially all business is conducted
Common questions about Welltower
Welltower Inc. is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the 'silver economy' through the ownership and management of seniors housing and healthcare infrastructure. The company operates at the intersection of housing, hospitality, and healthcare, leveraging a proprietary data science platform to invest in affluent micro-markets across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Welltower (WELL) has a market capitalization of $152.48B and trades on NYSE.
Welltower generated $11.8B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.5B, representing a net margin of 12.4%. Gross margin stands at 39.8%, with free cash flow of $1.9B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Welltower's key competitors include Ventas, Inc., Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc., Healthpeak Properties, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Welltower has approximately 533 employees.