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Real Property Acquisitions and Development
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Real Estate [Abstract]  
Real Property Acquisitions and Development Real Property Acquisitions and Development 
The total purchase price for all properties acquired through asset acquisitions is allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities at cost on a relative fair value basis. Liabilities assumed and any associated noncontrolling interests are reflected at fair value. For properties acquired through business combinations, assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any associated noncontrolling interests are recorded at fair value, with any excess consideration accounted for as goodwill. Acquired lease intangibles primarily relate to assets in our Seniors Housing Operating portfolio and generally have amortization periods of one to two years.
Our acquisitions of properties are at times subject to earn out provisions based on the future operating performance of the acquired properties, which could result in incremental payments in the future. Our policy is to recognize such contingent consideration with respect to asset acquisitions when the contingency is resolved and the consideration becomes payable. These amounts are included within the total net real estate assets section of the tables below.
The results of operations for these acquisitions have been included in our consolidated results of operations since the date of acquisition and are a component of the appropriate segments.
The following is a summary of our real property investment activity by segment for the periods presented (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31, 2024
 Seniors Housing OperatingTriple-netOutpatient MedicalTotal
Land and land improvements$388,090 $84,777 $10,160 $483,027 
Buildings and improvements2,718,141 710,361 34,501 3,463,003 
Acquired lease intangibles407,112 33,110 2,193 442,415 
Construction in progress115,294 — — 115,294 
Real property held for sale8,392 297,000 — 305,392 
Right of use assets, net905,723 1,244 — 906,967 
Total net real estate assets4,542,752 1,126,492 46,854 5,716,098 
Receivables and other assets152,495 1,118 112 153,725 
Total assets acquired(1)
4,695,247 1,127,610 46,966 5,869,823 
Secured debt(395,086)(465,820)— (860,906)
Lease liabilities(930,088)— — (930,088)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities(219,497)(22,722)(182)(242,401)
Total liabilities acquired(1,544,671)(488,542)(182)(2,033,395)
Noncontrolling interests(2)
(26,514)— — (26,514)
Non-cash acquisition related activity(3)
(92,933)(191,532)— (284,465)
 Cash disbursed for acquisitions3,031,129 447,536 46,784 3,525,449 
Construction in progress additions565,778 28 321,041 886,847 
Less: Capitalized interest(47,242)— (10,873)(58,115)
Accruals(4)
(205)264 (891)(832)
Cash disbursed for construction in progress518,331 292 309,277 827,900 
Capital improvements to existing properties725,271 32,833 99,442 857,546 
Total cash invested in real property, net of cash acquired 
$4,274,731 $480,661 $455,503 $5,210,895 
(1) Excludes $175,083,000 of unrestricted and restricted cash acquired.
(2) Includes amounts attributable to both redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests. Approximately 208,000 OP Units were issued as a component of funding for certain transactions.
(3) Includes the acquisition of assets previously financed as real estate loans receivable, the acquisition of assets previously recognized as investments in unconsolidated entities, the acquisition of assets for which consideration was only partially funded at close and the $182,642,000 gain on acquisition of controlling interests described below.
(4) Represents non-cash accruals for amounts to be paid in future periods for properties that converted, offset by amounts paid in the current period.
Year Ended December 31, 2023
 Seniors Housing OperatingTriple-netOutpatient MedicalTotal
Land and land improvements$251,507 $127,523 $79,506 $458,536 
Buildings and improvements2,006,021 969,481 343,252 3,318,754 
Acquired lease intangibles208,239 — 50,373 258,612 
Construction in progress165,934 — — 165,934 
Right of use assets, net24,212 — 927 25,139 
Total net real estate assets2,655,913 1,097,004 474,058 4,226,975 
Receivables and other assets21,999 — 1,632 23,631 
Total assets acquired(1)
2,677,912 1,097,004 475,690 4,250,606 
Secured debt(372,482)— (40,953)(413,435)
Lease liabilities(24,212)— (953)(25,165)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities(26,666)— (11,528)(38,194)
Total liabilities acquired(423,360)— (53,434)(476,794)
Noncontrolling interests(2)
(32,692)— (925)(33,617)
Non-cash acquisition related activity(3)
(181,929)— — (181,929)
Cash disbursed for acquisitions2,039,931 1,097,004 421,331 3,558,266 
Construction in progress additions646,466 25,646 422,103 1,094,215 
Less: Capitalized interest(39,799)(2,416)(8,484)(50,699)
Accruals (4)
(4,735)(1,358)(22,488)(28,581)
Cash disbursed for construction in progress601,932 21,872 391,131 1,014,935 
Capital improvements to existing properties399,130 33,592 84,960 517,682 
Total cash invested in real property, net of cash acquired$3,040,993 $1,152,468 $897,422 $5,090,883 
(1) Excludes $4,708,000 of unrestricted and restricted cash acquired.
(2) Includes amounts attributable to both redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests.
(3) Relates to the acquisition of assets previously financed as loans receivable and the acquisition of assets previously recognized as investments in unconsolidated entities.
(4) Represents non-cash accruals for amounts to be paid in future periods for properties that converted, off-set by amounts paid in the current period.
Year Ended December 31, 2022
 Seniors Housing OperatingTriple-netOutpatient MedicalTotal
Land and land improvements$206,618 $7,536 $68,379 $282,533 
Buildings and improvements2,067,051 59,248 253,358 2,379,657 
Acquired lease intangibles129,429 — 35,316 164,745 
Construction in progress108,141 — — 108,141 
Right of use assets, net169 — 3,852 4,021 
Total net real estate assets2,511,408 66,784 360,905 2,939,097 
Receivables and other assets14,406 — 501 14,907 
Total assets acquired(1)
2,525,814 66,784 361,406 2,954,004 
Secured debt(279,788)(39,574)— (319,362)
Lease liabilities— — (3,852)(3,852)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities(112,962)(1,428)(1,414)(115,804)
Total liabilities acquired(392,750)(41,002)(5,266)(439,018)
Noncontrolling interests(2)
(115,112)(4)(1,095)(116,211)
Non-cash acquisition related activity (3)
(64,975)(27,780)— (92,755)
Cash disbursed for acquisitions1,952,977 (2,002)355,045 2,306,020 
Construction in progress additions489,001 83,368 91,662 664,031 
Less: Capitalized interest(24,432)(4,210)(1,849)(30,491)
Accruals(4)
(4,621)— 2,818 (1,803)
Cash disbursed for construction in progress459,948 79,158 92,631 631,737 
Capital improvements to existing properties352,099 48,052 75,865 476,016 
Total cash invested in real property, net of cash acquired$2,765,024 $125,208 $523,541 $3,413,773 
(1) Excludes $6,563,000 of unrestricted and restricted cash acquired.
(2) Includes amounts attributable to both redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests. Approximately 1,227,000 OP Units were issued as a component of funding for certain transactions.
(3) Relates to the acquisition of assets previously financed as loans receivable and the acquisition of assets previously recognized as investments in unconsolidated entities.
(4) Represents non-cash accruals for amounts to be paid in future periods for properties that converted, off-set by amounts paid in the current period.
Care UK Acquisition
On October 1, 2024, we acquired all of the shares of Care UK Holdings Limited, Care UK Midco Limited and Care UK Community Partnerships Limited (collectively, "Care UK") via a share purchase agreement. Care UK operates 136 seniors housing properties including owned properties, leasehold interests and development properties. All properties will continue to be managed by Care UK and will be reported within our Seniors Housing Operating segment.
The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, "Business Combinations" which requires, among other things, the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed to be recognized at their acquisition date fair value. We have not yet finalized the valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of December 31, 2024. The primary areas of the acquisition accounting that are not yet finalized relate to the review of certain assumptions, inputs and estimates underlying the valuation of tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired. Our estimates and assumptions are subject to change during the measurement period, not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition. Total consideration for the transaction, net of cash acquired, was $842,567,000, of which $21,251,000 is expected to be paid in 2025. Cash disbursed for assets and liabilities acquired, exclusive of unrestricted and restricted cash, is included within the cash disbursed for acquisitions, net of cash acquired line within the investing activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
The following table summarizes our preliminary acquisition date fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, net of liabilities assumed (in thousands):
As of 10/1/2024
Land and land improvements$72,392 
Buildings and improvements491,592 
Acquired lease intangibles277,302 
Construction in progress66,011 
Real property held for sale8,392 
Right of use assets, net893,893 
Total net real estate assets1,809,582 
Receivables and other assets135,379 
Total assets acquired(1)
1,944,961 
Lease liabilities(918,258)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities(184,136)
Total liabilities acquired(1,102,394)
Total consideration$842,567 
(1) Excludes $134,745,000 of unrestricted and restricted cash acquired.
The preliminary purchase consideration allocation resulted in $87,192,000 in goodwill which is included within receivables and other assets in the table above. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill are based on several strategic benefits of the acquisition including the expanded presence in the U.K. market.
The operations related to the transaction are included in our results of operations from the date of acquisition. We recognized $188,308,000 of total revenue from such operations. Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized $17,684,000 of transaction costs related to the transaction.
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents consolidated financial information as if the transaction occurred on January 1, 2023. In the opinion of management, all significant necessary adjustments to reflect the effect of the transaction have been made. The following unaudited pro forma information is not indicative of future operations (in thousands):
Year Ended
December 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Pro forma revenues$8,507,348 $7,199,339 
Pro forma net income attributable to common stockholders$946,050 $216,075 
Per share data (diluted)
Net income attributable to common stockholders (as reported)$1.57 $0.66 
Net income attributable to common stockholders (pro forma)$1.56 $0.42 
Pro forma net income attributable to common stockholders and net income attributable to common stockholders per diluted share are impacted by the acquired lease intangibles noted above that have a weighted average amortization period of 1.8 years.
Affinity Living Communities ("Affinity") Acquisition
In February 2024, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 25 Seniors Housing Operating properties, which will be managed under the Affinity brand. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we closed on the acquisition of 22 properties with a purchase price of $807,954,000 through a combination of cash, the issuance of 203,328 OP Units and the assumption of $427,725,000 of secured debt. The acquisition of the remaining properties is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and lender consents.
Significant Joint Venture Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2024, Welltower, which held a 25% minority interest in an existing equity method joint venture that owned 39 properties subject to triple-net leases with two tenants, acquired the remaining beneficial interest for $205,029,000 in cash, net of cash and restricted cash acquired. The properties were encumbered with secured debt with an aggregate principal balance of $532,575,000. We evaluated the acquisition and determined that the entity meets the criteria of a VIE and that we are its primary beneficiary; therefore, upon consolidation we recognized a gain of $182,642,000 in gains (losses) on real estate dispositions and acquisitions of controlling interests, net in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income in 2024. The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is included in the Triple-net segment in the table above.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we paid $69,606,000 to acquire the 45% redeemable noncontrolling ownership interest in two consolidated joint ventures with the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, which owned interests in ten medical office buildings. In conjunction with the transaction, $118,256,000 was removed from redeemable noncontrolling interests with the difference recorded to capital in excess of par value on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The transaction is excluded from the table above.
In December 2022, ProMedica relinquished to Welltower its 15% interest in 147 skilled nursing facilities previously owned by the Welltower/ProMedica joint venture in exchange for a lease modification, which relieved ProMedica from its lease obligation on the properties and amended the lease on the remaining 58 assisted living and memory care properties that continue to be held by the Welltower/ProMedica joint venture. The reduction of ProMedica's noncontrolling interest of $273,504,000 resulting from its relinquishment of the interest in the joint venture is a non-cash financing activity excluded from our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The 58 assisted living and memory care assets continue to be operated by ProMedica and backed by the existing guaranty. Concurrently, Welltower and Integra Healthcare Properties ("Integra") entered into master leases for the skilled nursing portfolio, which were subsequently subleased to regional operators.
Holiday Retirement Acquisition
Effective April 1, 2022, our leasehold interest related to the master lease with National Health Investors, Inc. ("NHI") for 17 properties assumed in conjunction with the Holiday Retirement acquisition was terminated as a result of the transition or sale of the properties by NHI. The lease termination was part of an agreement to resolve outstanding litigation with NHI. In conjunction with the agreement, a wholly owned subsidiary and the lessee on the master lease agreed to release $6,883,000 of cash to the landlord, which represents the net cash flow generated from the properties since we assumed the leasehold interest. Additionally, in conjunction with the lease termination, during the year ended December 31, 2022, we recognized $58,621,000 in other income on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income from the derecognition of the right of use asset and related liability.
Construction Activity 
The following is a summary of the construction projects that were placed into service and began generating revenues during the periods presented (in thousands):
 Year Ended
 December 31, 2024December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Development projects:
Seniors Housing Operating$778,834 $463,644 $227,796 
Triple-net— 141,142 — 
Outpatient Medical228,515 190,770 44,777 
Total development projects1,007,349 795,556 272,573 
Expansion projects20,229 71,250 18,280 
Total construction in progress conversions$1,027,578 $866,806 $290,853