From Successful Care Home to Empty Building: The Cost of a Failed Sale
From Successful Care Home to Empty Building: The Cost of a Failed Sale A NOTE FROM THE CEO SERIES The recent news from Derbyshire, where several former council-run Care Homes are now being offered for auction, provides an important reminder for Care Home, Nursing Home and Assisted Living owners. The decision to exit a Care […]
Accurately Valuing Your Care Home Business Before Selling
‘A note from CEO’ series Accurately Valuing Your Care Home Business Before Selling An accurate valuation of your Care Home, Nursing Home and Assisted Living is fundamental to a successful exit. Incomplete financial analysis and poorly recorded financials are amongst the major factors that affect inaccurate business valuations (i.e. usually undervaluation). This will often lead […]
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Care Home?
‘A note from CEO’ series When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Care Home? Determining the right moment to sell your Care Home, Nursing Home and Assisted Living is crucial. The timing should balance your personal readiness, market conditions, regulatory demands, and your business’s performance. Too often, owners react only after health issues or […]
Top 5 mistakes Care Home owners make when selling (and how to avoid them)
‘A note from CEO’ series Top 5 mistakes Care Home owners make when selling(and how to avoid them) Selling your Care Home, Nursing Home and Assisted Living is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make, yet many owners enter the process unprepared. According to STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) research, more […]
Preserving Your Legacy When Selling Your Care Home
‘A note from CEO’ series Preserving Your Legacy When Selling Your Care Home Selling a Care Home, Nursing Home or Assisted Living involves more than financial gain; it is about protecting your legacy. Ensuring the continuity of care standards and community reputation post-sale requires careful buyer selection. A ‘mismatched’ buyer can quickly degrade standards, disrupt […]
The Critical Importance of Succession Planning in Care Homes
‘A note from CEO’ series The Critical Importance of Succession Planning in Care Homes Effective succession planning is essential for maintaining the stability and future of any Care Home, Nursing Home or Assisted Living. Despite its importance, research reveals that more than two thirds (69%) of UK family businesses, including Care and Nursing Homes and Assisted […]
Navigating the New CQC Inspection Protocols & Standards
A note from the CEO Navigating the New CQC Inspection Protocols & Standards In an effort and in response to the poor quality of the Care sector across the U.K, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has introduced more rigorous inspections that have dramatically raised the stakes for Care Home, Nursing Home and Assisted Living owners. Currently, […]
Creative & Strategic Care Exits
A note from the CEO Series Beyond Traditional Sales; Creative & Strategic Care Exits Traditional outright sales are NOT the only exit options for Care Home, Nursing Home and Assisted Living owners. Increasingly, creative alternatives provide flexible paths to retirement and legacy preservation. Thesestrategies can optimise financial returns, maintain continuity of care, and address specific owner […]
Maximising Your Care Home Valuation Through Strategic Preparation
‘A note from the CEO’ series Maximising Sale Value Through Strategic Preparation Selling a Care Home, Nursing Home and Assisted Living successfully is not simply a matter of timing but meticulous preparation. Careful strategic planning can significantly increase sale value, enhancing owner returns and ensuring a smooth transaction process. Preparation begins with optimising operational efficiency. […]
220,000 Reasons to Act: Fixing Dementia Care Before It’s Too Late
‘A note from CEO’ series We need to improve Care for people with Dementia at the end-of-life. End-of-life Care for people living with dementia demands compassion, expertise and a truly multidisciplinary approach and it has become a major national and international priority for healthcare policy and research. As the leading cause of death in the […]