Skilled Nursing Facility Market Report 2025

This Skilled Nursing Facility market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The skilled nursing facility market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $335.73 billion in 2024 to $364.68 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stringent infection prevention and control measures, growing need for short-term rehabilitation services, incorporation of telehealth services for patient care, emphasis on personalized care plans, and integration of mental health care into SNF offerings.

The skilled nursing facility market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $500.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing number of elderly people, rising chronic conditions, compliance with evolving healthcare regulations, and growing preference for in-home care. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, increased cost-effective treatment, improved healthcare access, launches of new products, and innovative service launch.

The rising prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to drive growth in the skilled nursing facility market. Chronic diseases are long-term conditions that, while often manageable, have significant impacts on health, disability, and healthcare costs. Contributing factors include an aging population, poor dietary habits, and various environmental and socioeconomic influences. Skilled nursing facilities offer specialized care and long-term support for individuals with complex health needs, improving the management of chronic conditions and patient outcomes through dedicated medical and rehabilitation services. For example, in January 2023, the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) projected a 99.5% increase in the number of people aged 50 and above with chronic illnesses by 2050, growing from 71.52 million in 2020 to 142.66 million. Thus, the prevalence of chronic diseases is fueling the demand for skilled nursing facilities.

Leading companies in the skilled nursing facility market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as sensors, to enhance patient outcomes, staff efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Nursing facility sensors monitor various health, safety, and well-being aspects of residents. For instance, in November 2023, MOBOTIX AG, a Germany-based intelligent IP video systems manufacturer, and Kepler Vision Technologies, a Netherlands-based software solutions provider, introduced an intelligent sensor for healthcare facilities. Kepler’s software, integrated into the MOBOTIX c71 Hemispheric Indoor Camera, detects incidents like falls or individuals leaving their beds with high accuracy and fewer false alarms compared to other systems. This technology improves care for the elderly and those needing nursing support while reducing staff workload and enhancing cost efficiency. The solution respects privacy by not storing images, using them only for incident detection.

In October 2024, CareTrust REIT, a US-based company specializing in skilled nursing care facilities, acquired four skilled nursing facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region for $74.7 million. This acquisition strengthens CareTrust REIT's real estate portfolio by adding high-performing assets and securing a steady income stream through a 15-year lease with a trusted operator. The deal is expected to drive immediate revenue growth, with a projected lease yield of 9.3%, thereby enhancing the company's overall financial performance. Nursing Facilities, a US-based company, provides experienced, skilled nursing operators.

Major companies operating in the skilled nursing facility market are Encompass Health Corporation, Genesis HealthCare Inc., Sunrise Senior Living LLC, Life Care Centers of America, The Ensign Group Inc., Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, LHC Group Inc., Saber Healthcare Group, Amedisys Inc., Sava SeniorCare LLC, Consulate Health Care, PruittHealth Corp., Signature HealthCARE LLC, National HealthCare Corporation, Extendicare, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Vibra Healthcare LLC, Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc., Trilogy Health Services LLC, ProMedica Senior Care, Life Care Companies LLC, Atrium Health & Senior Living, Golden Living, ManorCare Health Services, CommuniCare Health Centers.

North America was the largest region in the skilled nursing facility market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the skilled nursing facility market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the skilled nursing facility market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A skilled nursing facility is a healthcare institution that offers high levels of medical care and support for individuals with complex medical conditions or those requiring continuous medical supervision. These facilities serve patients needing more intensive care than can be provided in typical assisted living or residential settings.

The primary types of skilled nursing facilities include freestanding facilities and those within hospitals. Freestanding skilled nursing facilities are independent buildings or complexes that offer specialized care for individuals requiring extended medical and personal support. They can be owned by for-profit, non-profit, or government entities, and they provide various services, including intensive rehabilitation therapy, low and medium rehabilitation, and care for medically complex conditions, among others.

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The skilled nursing facility market includes revenues earned by entities by providing wound care, medication management, pain management, nutritional support and personal care. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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