October 21 - October 23, 2026

Chicago, IL

Sessions

Thursday, October 22, 2026

NIC Insights Session: The Case for Quality in Skilled Nursing Investment



Date and Time:Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location:Main Stage

Moderator

Mark Parkinson

Principal, American Health Care Association

CEO, Park Place

Panelist

Matthew P. Gourmand

President

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

Panelist

Dave Sedgwick

President & CEO

CareTrust

Successful skilled nursing operators are demonstrating that high quality care is integral to strong financial performance. As operators continue to refine care delivery models and improve outcomes, investors are taking a fresh look at the sector’s long-term potential.

This session brings together leading investor-owners to explore who is actively deploying capital today—from REITs and private equity to family offices and other institutional players—and what is shaping their investment strategies. Panelists will discuss current transaction activity, evolving valuations, and how investors are identifying and underwriting opportunities in a complex and highly regulated environment.

The conversation will also examine how capital partners are evaluating performance beyond traditional metrics, including the role of ancillary revenue streams such as pharmacy and other integrated services. Attendees will gain insight into how investors are aligning with operators and structuring deals that support both high-quality care outcomes and sustainable financial returns.

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