Our platform offers consistent, efficient capital. Our portfolio creates the opportunity to connect partners across the continuum of care and drive efficiency. Our experienced team offers unique insights that lead to superior operating strategies.

Providing high-quality and affordable health care to an aging global population requires vast investments and infrastructure development. The devastating impact of dementia on people and their families demands new solutions. Together with our operating partners, Welltower® is answering the challenge.

Timeline

2020

Welltower names Shankh Mitra as its new Chief Executive Officer and Kenneth J. Bacon as Chairman of the Board

2019
Welltower is named one of the World's Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE Magazine
 
Welltower is named to 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
2018
Welltower is named to 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
 

Welltower closes historic deal in partnership with ProMedica to acquire Quality Care Properties and HCR ManorCare for $4.4 Billion.

 

Welltower changes stock trading ticker symbol from "HCN" to "WELL."

 

Welltower breaks ground on Sunrise at East 56th, also known as "The Welltower," Midtown Manhattan's first purpose-built assisted living and memory care community.

2017

Welltower announces transformational gift to The University of Toledo. Donates corporate headquarters and campus.

2016

Welltower is named to the Dow Jones North America Sustainability Index.

 

The Welltower Foundation launches with an inaugural gift of $250,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association. The company and its partners go on to raise over $3.2 million in support of CEO Tom DeRosa’s recognition as the Alzheimer’s Association National Honoree at their annual Brain Ball.

2015

The company changes its name to Welltower. At the time of the announcement Welltower is on track to exceed $30 billion of gross real estate investments.

2014

Health Care REIT names Thomas J. DeRosa as its new Chief Executive Officer and Jeffrey H. Donahue as Chairman of the Board. Total assets: $25.0 billion.

2012

Health Care REIT expands into the Canada and United Kingdom markets through Chartwell and Sunrise Senior Living acquisitions. Total assets: $19.5 billion

2011

Total assets: $14.9 billion.

 

Dorr Street headquarters is certified LEED Platinum.

2010

Health Care REIT moves to new headquarters on Dorr Street. Total assets: $9.5 billion.

2007
Establishment of Real Estate Services Group.
2006

Health Care REIT acquires Windrose Medical Properties Trust for $1 billion, creating a combined company with 578 health care properties in 37 states. Total assets: $4.3 billion.

2005

The value of the company’s portfolio reaches $3 billion for the first time.

1998

Health Care REIT invests in its first properties outside the United States.

1996

The company’s total assets at this time are $462 million, and the company is poised to begin a period of rapid and sustained growth.

1987

Total assets: $182 million.

1985-86

The company incorporates as Health Care REIT and moves its 12 employees to its new headquarters in Toledo, Ohio.

1970

Health Care Fund is founded in Lima, Ohio by Bruce Thompson and Fritz Wolfe. The company owns two skilled nursing facilities, with a combined value of under $800,000.