Diversified Healthcare Trust DHC

DHC Company Overview

Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning, leasing, and financing healthcare-related properties. The company operates within the healthcare real estate and senior living industries, with assets spanning senior housing communities, medical office buildings, life science properties, and other healthcare facilities. DHC generates revenue primarily through rental income and management agreements with third-party operators across its diversified property portfolio.

DHC’s primary business lines include Senior Housing, Medical Office Buildings, and Life Science Properties, serving senior living operators, healthcare providers, research institutions, and life science companies. The trust emphasizes diversification by property type, operator, and geography, which it positions as a strategic advantage in mitigating sector-specific risks. Originally founded in 1999 as Senior Housing Properties Trust, the company expanded beyond senior housing through acquisitions and portfolio diversification and rebranded as Diversified Healthcare Trust in 2017 to reflect its broader healthcare real estate focus.