3 Healthcare REITs to Consider in 2025

A deep dive into investing in healthcare REITs.

By Matthew DiLallo – Updated Jun 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

Healthcare REITs own properties like hospitals and nursing facilities that generate stable rental income.
Increased demand from an aging population may boost occupancy and rental rates for these REITs.
They face risks from high debt, interest rate changes, and potential oversupply issues.

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) play a vital role in the healthcare industry. Healthcare REITs operate many of the specialized facilities that healthcare systems and other health-related institutions need to deliver the best care for patients.

Here's a closer look at healthcare REITs. We'll consider whether these REITs are good investments and explore some attractive healthcare REIT options that investors should consider.

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An infographic outlining the advantages and risks of investing in healthcare REITs (real estate investment trusts). — Image source: The Motley Fool.

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Ticker Information Table
Name and ticker	Market cap	Dividend yield
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (NYSE:ARE)	$13.4 billion	6.82%
Welltower (NYSE:WELL)	$118.9 billion	1.55%
Healthpeak Properties (NYSE:DOC)	$13.0 billion	7.02%

Data as of Oct 25, 2025.

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Here's a closer look at these top-performing healthcare REITs.

1. Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Alexandria Real Estate Equities pioneered the life science real estate niche. These properties provide healthcare companies with the specialized lab space they need to research and develop new therapies, medical tests, and medical devices.

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NYSE: ARE

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

Today's Change

(0.65%) $0.50

Current Price

$77.41

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$13B

Day's Range

$77.27 - $78.51

52wk Range

$67.37 - $116.52

Volume

1.3M

Avg Vol

1.5M

Gross Margin

27.86%

Dividend Yield

0.07%

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2. Welltower

Welltower is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. The REIT owns a portfolio of more than 1,500 senior and wellness housing communities across the U.S., U.K., and Canada. It also invests in outpatient medical buildings (more than 26 million square feet) to support physicians.

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NYSE: WELL

Welltower

Today's Change

(1.07%) $1.88

Current Price

$177.94

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$119B

Day's Range

$176.35 - $179.62

52wk Range

$123.11 - $180.40

Volume

1.9M

Avg Vol

2.9M

Gross Margin

19.56%

Dividend Yield

0.02%

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NYSE: DOC

Healthpeak Properties

Today's Change

(1.16%) $0.21

Current Price

$18.75

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$13B

Day's Range

$18.48 - $19.33

52wk Range

$16.63 - $23.05

Volume

551K

Avg Vol

8.2M

Gross Margin

21.83%

Dividend Yield

0.07%

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A unique way to invest in the healthcare sector

Healthcare REITs will be one of the beneficiaries of the healthcare sector's continued growth. These companies should continue raising rents while experiencing healthy occupancy levels as baby boomers age, making it an excellent sector for investors to consider.

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About the Author

Matt DiLallo has been a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in covering dividend-paying companies, particularly in the energy and REIT sectors, since 2012. He also covers pre-IPO companies, ETFs, and other investing topics. He holds an MBA from Liberty University.

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Matt DiLallo has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alexandria Real Estate Equities. The Motley Fool recommends Healthpeak Properties. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.