The market is struggling to decide what this is: a yield, a REIT, a cash flow play? The demographics are in their favour, but does this drive CSH enough or does it need an acquisition? He doesn't know. Good dividend, but he hasn't looked at CSH deeply.

Bad news is costs elevated, more competitive pressure in retirement homes. Pricey. Balance sheet not perfect. Good news is decent growth rate, and good long-term area to be in. But much better value elsewhere. He’s trimmed to move into other areas. You have to buy things at the right price.

Extendicare (EXE-T) or Chartwell Retirement (CSH-U-T). Both are good long term holds.  He prefers and owns Chartwell.  Will see continued growth in this sector.  There were shorts on Extendicare and the rebound lately has been a short covering.  

Demographically, it’s a theme, but you have to ignore this. Had stayed away because of litigation in the US. Missed earnings. Difficult business because of labour costs, regulations. Other investments make sense and aren’t as complicated. Analysts have downgraded. Trades at an 18x multiple. If you’re going to buy, have to buy it washed out. (Analysts’ price target is $16.65.) 

This trend in demographics is going to benefit this company.  He has not bought it and there is a better situation elsewhere in the REIT space.  We don't have enough nursing home beds.  The issue they have is the land grab in the neighborhoods where people want to move from.  This is people moving from homes they own into facilities they rent.  He has TCN-T as it is a slightly better investment.

Have held it for a number of years and continue to like it. Would be buyers at these levels below $15. Demographics favour this industry. Most of their revenue comes from private pay, not government. Offer all levels of care -- long term, assisted living, independent living. Strong and experienced management team. Good organic growth plus acquisitions. Company got out of the US;  feel they have enough opportunities for growth in Canada. Yield about 4%.