Michael Anderson, president and CEO of National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: NHP), sat down for a video interview at Nareit’s REITweek: 2026 Investor Conference in New York, June 1-4.
Anderson said the company’s recent IPO, which raised approximately $530 million, positions it to capitalize on strong demand for health care real estate, particularly senior housing. Over the next two to three years, Anderson said the REIT intends to move toward a 100% senior housing-focused portfolio while continuing to evaluate remaining outpatient medical assets.
Recent investments have centered on higher-acuity, needs-based senior living, including assisted living and memory care communities in markets Anderson described as underserved by institutional-quality operating relationships. He emphasized that National Healthcare Properties is seeking operators with strong back-office capabilities combined with regional expertise and local market knowledge.
Anderson also said the company is focused on balancing growth with balance sheet discipline. “We think that there’s ample opportunity to continue to grow and shift our portfolio into a senior housing dominant portfolio without overextending ourselves from a leverage perspective,” he said.