Analyst from Baird's questions to Ventas Inc (VTR) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
An analyst from Baird asked if independent living occupancy growth would continue to outpace assisted living through 2025 and if there was a notable difference in acquisition competition for the two product types.
Answer
EVP & Chief Investment Officer J. Hutchens noted that while independent living historically has higher occupancy, both IL and AL have shown strong growth and are benefiting from portfolio initiatives. On acquisitions, he stated that Ventas primarily focuses on campuses offering a combination of services and that competition is strong for the highest-quality assets, where Ventas's operator relationships and financial strength provide an advantage.