Ventas, Inc. is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in owning and managing a diversified portfolio of healthcare and senior living properties in North America and the United Kingdom. The company is focused on enhancing shareholder value by providing environments that cater to the aging population, which is a growing demographic. It operates through three principal business segments: the Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (SHOP), which includes various types of senior living communities; the Outpatient Medical and Research Portfolio, focusing on outpatient facilities and research centers; and Triple-Net Leased Properties, which involve leasing healthcare-related properties to tenants under triple-net lease agreements.
With approximately 1,400 properties in its portfolio, Ventas aims to generate reliable cash flows and deliver dividends to its shareholders. The company supports its investment strategy through high-quality assets that are strategically diversified by geography and property type. By leveraging partnerships and third-party management, Ventas is well-positioned to mitigate risks related to regulatory changes, economic downturns, and other market challenges, while capitalizing on growth opportunities in the healthcare sector.