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Care Business valuation.

Care businesses — residential, nursing, and domiciliary — are valued on a combination of asset value (where freehold property is involved), EBITDARM multiples, and CQC rating. Buyer demand remains strong from both trade and PE.

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  • — Typical multiples

What buyers pay

Quality residential care homes typically achieve 7×–10× EBITDARM, with rating, occupancy, and fee mix driving the spread. Domiciliary care providers usually trade at 4×–7× EBITDA depending on contract base and staff stability.
  • — Key value drivers

What moves your multiple

CQC rating

‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ ratings materially improve value and buyer pool.

Occupancy

Sustained occupancy above 90% indicates demand and quality.

Fee mix

Proportion of private-pay versus local-authority residents.

Property quality

Freehold versus leasehold and physical condition of premises.

Workforce stability

Staff turnover, agency reliance, and recruitment pipeline.

Regulatory record

Recent inspection reports and any open actions.
  • — Buyer landscape

Who acquires businesses like yours

  • Large care groups consolidating regions
  • Specialist private equity investors
  • Real-estate-led acquirers (op-co/prop-co)
  • Local trade buyers expanding capacity
  • — Our insight

"A 'Good' or 'Outstanding' CQC rating, combined with stable staffing and a clear property strategy, can add 2–3 EBITDARM turns versus a 'Requires Improvement' peer."

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