# As Healthcare REITs Shift To Senior Housing, New Entrants Move Into Medical Office Space

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-17T23:22:59.695Z
Updated: 2026-10-18T00:13:10.578Z
Original source: [Bisnow](https://www.bisnow.com/news/los-angeles/healthcare/healthcare-reits-medical-office-senior-housing)
Source published: 2026-10-12T20:49:17.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

Bisnow reports that some major healthcare REITs are increasing senior-housing exposure as private institutional investors pursue medical office assets. At its Southern California healthcare real estate conference, speakers from Stockdale Capital Partners and Clarion Partners described a shift in buyers, with private capital replacing part of the REIT demand for medical properties.

The article cites Brookfield Asset Management's purchase of a 49% interest in a US$2.1 billion medical office portfolio as an example of institutional activity. Clarion's Tim Olivos argues that financing conditions are constraining new construction, potentially supporting existing buildings and rents. That assessment is a market participant's view of the opportunity.

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