RevPAR Growth and Guidance Reaffirmed
Consolidated RevPAR increased 8.2% year-over-year (YoY) in Q1 2026 and same‑community RevPAR rose 5.5% YoY. Management reaffirmed full‑year 2026 RevPAR guidance of 8%–9% and reiterated mid‑teens adjusted EBITDA annual growth through 2028.
Occupancy Momentum
Consolidated occupancy was 82.1% in Q1, up 280 basis points YoY; same‑community occupancy was 82.7%, up 170 basis points YoY. April sequential occupancy strengthened +30 bps to 82.3% consolidated (+30 bps same‑community to 82.8%). This marks 17 consecutive quarters of ≥100 bps YoY consolidated occupancy growth.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Adjusted EBITDA expanded by $7 million to $131 million in Q1, a 5.6% YoY increase, achieved despite a 14% reduction in weighted average consolidated units. Full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance is $502M–$516M (based on a $445M adjusted baseline).
Portfolio Optimization and Proceeds
Ongoing portfolio transition: exited over 100 communities since start of 2025. In 2026 management expects to sell 29 communities (~2,364 units) for ~ $200 million total proceeds. Q1 closings: seven communities (330 units) for $22M net; early Q2 closings: three communities (545 units) for $88M net. Exited two communities (152 units) via lease terminations.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity Actions
Total liquidity of $369M as of 3/31/2026. Annualized leverage improved to 8.8x. Management refinanced a portion of near‑term mortgages, extending maturities to April 2033, obtaining $185M of non‑recourse debt and repaying $191M. Target to reduce leverage to below 6x by 2028.
G&A and Cost Discipline
Q1 G&A (ex non‑cash stock comp and restructuring) declined 3.8% YoY to $40.6M. Full‑year G&A guidance reduced to $157M from $162M (a $5M improvement), with most savings expected in H2 2026.
Operational & Service Recognition
294 communities recognized by U.S. News & World Report (fifth consecutive year with the most awards). Trailing‑12‑month NPS (Feb 2026) reached highest levels since monthly surveys resumed post‑COVID. Associate and key leader turnover are the lowest since the pandemic began.
CapEx Program with Targeted ROI
2026 CapEx guidance reaffirmed at $175M–$195M, prioritizing larger community refresh projects with demonstrated ROIs (pipeline of dozens of projects). HealthPlus deployed in ~180 communities as part of service and clinical enhancements.
Leased Portfolio Cash Flow Improvement
Cash facility operating lease payments declined to $44.7M in Q1 from $56.7M prior‑year (down ~$12M), reflecting prior lease dispositions and contractual adjustments; management characterized the leased portfolio as adjusted free cash flow positive with margin growth.