Ventas Inc. is a real estate investment trust that focuses on owning, managing, and investing in healthcare and senior housing properties. The company’s portfolio spans senior living communities, outpatient medical facilities, life science and research centers, hospitals, and skilled nursing and post-acute care properties across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Ventas operates through distinct business segments, including senior housing operating assets, outpatient medical and research properties, and triple-net leased properties, allowing it to partner closely with operators, healthcare providers, and research institutions. By concentrating on real estate that supports healthcare delivery and aging populations, Ventas plays a central role in the medical and senior living infrastructure. The company also holds a small portion of its assets in mortgages and other loans secured by healthcare properties. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Ventas is recognized as a leading participant in the global healthcare real estate market.