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Indicative valuation range
£3.4m – £3.8m
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Care home valuations are slightly more complex than many other business types because they combine two elements: the trading business itself and, in most cases, a significant property asset. The business is usually valued on a multiple of adjusted earnings (EBITDA), while the property may be assessed separately depending on whether it's freehold or leasehold. For freehold care homes, the property value and the business value are often intertwined, particularly where the building has been purpose-built or significantly adapted for care use.
Multiples for UK care homes typically range from 4x to 9x adjusted earnings, with significant variation depending on size, occupancy, location, and care category. Smaller single-home operations generally sit at the lower end, while larger homes or small groups with strong occupancy and a good mix of private and funded residents can command higher figures. When we speak with buyers, they're increasingly focused on homes that can demonstrate a sustainable fee mix — an over-reliance on local authority-funded placements at low fee rates will typically compress your multiple.
A number of factors will influence what buyers are willing to pay, and some carry more weight than others.
An online calculator is a useful starting point. Speak with our team to understand what your care home could realistically achieve.
It matters a great deal. Freehold care homes are generally more attractive to buyers because they offer long-term security and the option to leverage the property for financing. Leasehold homes can still command strong valuations, but buyers will scrutinise the remaining lease term, rent review mechanisms, and any restrictions on use or assignment. A short or uncertain lease will materially affect what someone is willing to pay.
Buyer demand for UK care homes remains strong, driven by long-term demographic trends and a structural undersupply of quality beds in many regions. The number of people aged 85 and over is projected to grow significantly over the coming decades, and new care home development has not kept pace. That said, the sector is not without challenges. Rising operating costs, workforce pressures, and local authority fee negotiations all affect profitability. The strongest demand is for well-run homes with modern facilities, good ratings, and a balanced fee structure.
From initial valuation to completion, most care home sales take between 6 and 12 months. The regulatory requirements - including CQC registration transfers and, where applicable, local authority contract novations - add time compared to unregulated businesses. Where property is involved, conveyancing and any due diligence on building condition can also extend the timeline. Having up-to-date CQC documentation, clean financial records, and a clear picture of your staffing and occupancy position helps keep things moving.
An online valuation gives you a useful starting point based on current market multiples and real transaction data. It can't account for everything — the condition of your building, the specifics of your CQC report, or the dynamics of your local market all play a role that requires closer examination. If the range looks interesting, a confidential conversation about the detail behind your numbers will give you a much more precise picture.