Welltower Inc. (WELL) is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in providing capital to senior housing operators, post-acute care providers, and health systems. Established in 1970, the company's headquarters is in Toledo, Ohio. It’s involved in investments spanning the full spectrum of health-related real estate, from senior living communities to medical office buildings and outpatient medical centers.
Welltower operates on a platform of investing in strategic partnerships with innovative senior living and health care providers, aiming to improve the healthcare infrastructure and better the living conditions of elders. With an asset portfolio of more than $30 billion, Welltower is currently the largest publicly traded REIT in the U.S. focused on health care and senior housing.
The company's business model is focused on understanding the health care delivery in the markets it serves in order to recognize real estate investment opportunities. Welltower aims to transform healthcare delivery by investing in leading healthcare systems, biotechs, and post-acute providers to improve people’s wellness and the quality of their lives.
The company has a diverse portfolio of properties in targeted, high-growth markets. As of now, they boast more than 1,300 properties located in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Canada. These properties encompass senior housing communities, outpatient medical properties, hospitals, memory care facilities, assisted living facilities, and post-acute care facilities.
Welltower's long-term strategy focuses on making investments that are designed to yield predictable returns and provide steady growth. They operate on a triple-net lease structure, which allows them to generate stable revenues as their operators absorb the majority of the operational costs. This strategy has allowed the company to consistently provide dividends to its shareholders.
The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WELL. It’s named as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Real Estate Companies and is committed to sustainable business practices. Welltower also leads the sector in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance and has been widely recognized for its corporate responsibility efforts.
Welltower Inc. continues to focus on investing in and transforming the health care infrastructure to provide high-quality living for older adults, thereby addressing the rising demand for health care facilities and services. As an industry leader, Welltower is in a position to significantly impact the future of healthcare real estate and create sustainable value for its partners, communities, and shareholders.