How much is my care home worth?

Care home valuations depend on a range of factors including CQC rating, bed count, occupancy rates, fee mix between self-funded and local authority residents, staffing costs, and property condition. Residential homes, nursing homes, and specialist dementia units each have different value drivers. The best way to understand your care home's value is a confidential conversation with our team.

How long does it take to sell a care home in the UK?

Our average timeline is 10 to 14 weeks from engagement to completion. This is significantly faster than the industry average of 6 to 12 months because our AI-enabled matching system identifies qualified buyers quickly, and our team qualifies their interest before any introductions are made.

What happens to my staff when I sell my care home?

Most buyers want to retain the existing care team, especially experienced senior carers and registered nurses. TUPE regulations protect employee rights during a transfer of ownership. We specifically assess buyers on how they treat staff during and after acquisition. Finding a buyer who will maintain staffing levels and care quality is a core part of our process.

What happens to my CQC registration when selling a care home?

CQC registration is held by the registered provider, not the property. When ownership changes, the new owner must apply for their own registration. We guide both parties through this transition to ensure continuity of care and protect your rating. Buyers with existing CQC registrations and a track record of Good or Outstanding ratings are prioritised.

Do I need to stay on after selling my care home?

This depends on your preference and the buyer's requirements. Most acquisitions include a transition period of 3 to 12 months where the selling owner remains involved to ensure continuity for residents and families. Some owners prefer a clean exit, while others enjoy a reduced role. We help you find a buyer whose expectations align with your goals.

What fees do M&A advisors charge to sell a care home?

We operate on a success-fee aligned basis with a small upfront commitment. The majority of our fee is earned only when your care home successfully sells. There are no hidden charges. This aligns our interests directly with yours.

How do I sell my care home to a corporate buyer like HC-One or Care UK?

Corporate groups like HC-One, Care UK, and Barchester have specific acquisition criteria around bed count, CQC rating, occupancy, fee rates, and geographic fit. We understand these criteria in detail and can position your care home to attract the strongest interest and best terms from multiple corporate buyers simultaneously.

Care Home M&A Advisory | UK and US

Sell Your Care Home

You deserve to know what your care home is worth, who is buying, and how to negotiate from a position of strength for the best outcome for you, your residents, and your team.

12,900+ Self-Registered Acquirers

12 to 16 Week Average Timeline

Success-Fee Aligned

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Before You Speak to Anyone

What Every Care Home Owner Needs to Know

You have probably been approached. Corporate groups, PE funds, brokers. But you have no idea who is serious, who has the capital, and who will waste your time.

Without competing offers, there is no leverage. The buyer sets the pace, anchors low, and waits.

"Will I get the valuation I deserve?"

Deferred payments, earnout conditions tied to occupancy rates you cannot control post-sale, and clawback clauses that reduce the final figure. Without competing offers, buyers anchor low.

"Will my team be looked after?"

Will the buyer cut staffing ratios, increase agency reliance, and lose the carers who built the trust your residents depend on? The wrong acquirer can undo years of culture overnight.

"What if I pick the wrong buyer?"

They prioritise occupancy over quality. The CQC rating slips. You are stuck on an earnout watching everything you built deteriorate. Choosing the right buyer matters as much as the price.

Who Is Buying

Some of the Serial Acquirers in the Care Home Space

These are a handful of the corporate groups, PE-backed platforms, and regional operators currently acquiring care homes in the UK and US. Our network includes over 12,000 registered acquirers with defined search criteria.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

HC-OneCare UKBarchester HealthcareFour Seasons Health CareAnchor Hanover

🇺🇸 United States

Brookdale Senior LivingSunrise Senior LivingFive Star Senior LivingSabra Health Care REIT

+ 12,000 more registered acquirers with defined search criteria

Track Record

What Our Clients Say

22+

Exits Advised

27%

Higher Valuations on Average

<90 days

Engagement to Competitive Offers

Saim Dalvi, Co-Founder, Bolt Pharmacy. £3.15M cash deal. 4 competing offers. 9 weeks.

"8 buyers got in touch with the help of their tech. We ended up completing the sale in 32 days to a serial acquirer."

George Stock

Founder, Ecomoo

"I could not have asked for better support. They found the perfect buyer and secured terms that exceeded my expectations."

Jennifer Clare

Founder, Celebrant Training Academy

"The team guided me through every step. I felt completely supported from first call to completion. I then referred my friend Jennifer, who also sold her company with them."

Nikki Wheeldon

Founder, Jam Pot

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