Acquisitions will continue to be the most common way senior living providers expand their businesses in 2019, according to a new survey from Capitol One as featured in McKnight’s Senior Living. 

The outlook for senior housing is strong. Overall, 92 percent of executives said merger and acquisition activity will maintain or exceed the current pace over the next 12 months with 37 percent predicting an increase in activity. 

The survey also looked at top financial challenges, hot markets and financing drivers for senior housing, as well as market predictions for skilled nursing. See Acquisition Will Be Top Senior Living Expansion Strategy in 2019 in McKnight’s Senior Living for more details.