Welltower (NYSE:WELL) is a real estate investment trust focused on healthcare infrastructure, with a primary emphasis on senior housing, post-acute care communities and outpatient medical properties. The company structures long-term capital partnerships with leading operators in assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. It also invests in life science facilities and medical office buildings designed to support evolving delivery models in healthcare.
Through its portfolio of properties, Welltower seeks to address the growing needs of aging populations and shifting care-delivery preferences. The firm collaborates with operators to develop and reposition assets that enhance resident experience and clinical outcomes. In addition to traditional senior housing, Welltower has expanded into ambulatory surgery centers, specialty clinics and research campuses that serve both community-based care providers and academic institutions.
Founded in 1970 under the name Health Care REIT, Welltower adopted its current brand in 2015 to reflect its focus on wellness and innovation. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the company holds investments across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Its geographic diversification allows Welltower to leverage market dynamics in key metropolitan and suburban healthcare corridors.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Shankh Mitra, Welltower pursues a strategy of disciplined portfolio management, sustainable development and partnership alignment. The company’s governance framework emphasizes environmental stewardship and social responsibility, with a commitment to creating supportive communities for residents, tenants and local stakeholders.
