Saturday, 15 March 2025
As Poland faces significant demographic shifts, the market for senior housing and private long-term care services is gaining momentum, drawing keen interest from investors. At the recent “Senior Living & Care Market in Poland” event, hosted by CMS Poland, Savills, and the Senior Housing & Healthcare Association (SHHA), industry experts highlighted the sector’s rising investment potential and the systemic challenges it presents.
Anna Wisniewska, attorney at CMS’s Real Estate and Construction practice, stressed that Poland’s aging population makes senior care a growing necessity. “Demographic and economic changes make it clear that senior care demand will increase significantly,” she stated, noting the importance of investment in both independent and assisted living facilities.
With Poland’s senior population projected to rise to nearly 30% by 2045, demand for elder care is set to surge. Jacek Kalużny, Operational Capital Markets Director at Savills Poland, pointed out that the market for senior facilities remains underdeveloped, with less than 2% availability for those over 80. This nascent sector has tremendous potential for expansion, yet faces challenges including a lack of investment-ready portfolios and qualified operators.
Experts at the event noted that, although the senior care sector in Poland is fragmented, the need for large-scale investments is high. Dr. Andrzej Lejczak, President of the National Chamber of Nursing Homes, pointed to the infrastructure gap, noting that “Poland has immense potential in healthcare real estate, but care facilities are not developing at a matching pace.” In 2023 alone, Poland saw 50 new private care facilities, with additional homes planned to meet growing demand.
Investment interest is also rising for facilities that cater to active senior lifestyles, including projects that offer social, recreational, and medical services. ORIGIN Investments, for instance, provides serviced apartments with comprehensive amenities, as demand grows for residences that support seniors’ active and engaged living.
Challenges remain, notably around operational management, workforce shortages, and regulatory hurdles. “Operational partners are essential for the sector’s growth,” noted Maciej Piotrowicz, head of Nrep’s Polish branch. Meanwhile, Griffin Capital Partners’ Piotr Fijołek stressed the competitive real estate environment, which forces investors to weigh senior care projects against more profitable alternatives.
Looking ahead, experts agree that Poland’s senior care market holds promise, especially if supported by favorable policies and a focus on sustainable, long-term investment models. Beata Leszczynska of emeis Poland concluded, “With proper regulation and tax incentives, Poland could see a boom in this essential sector, benefiting both investors and the growing senior population.”
As Poland’s demographic needs evolve, the senior care sector is poised to play a pivotal role in both the real estate landscape and social infrastructure, offering lucrative opportunities for forward-thinking investors.
