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Trends in Private Equity Acquisitions of Assisted Living Facilities

Assisted living (AL) is a widely used long-term care option, serving nearly 1 million older adults across more than 32 000 US facilities.

Long-Term Care Policy and Financing Long-Term Care Facilities Care Management Business/Economics of Aging

Trends in Private Equity Acquisitions of Assisted Living Facilities

Assisted living (AL) is a widely used long-term care option, serving nearly 1 million older adults across more than 32,000 US facilities. While growing private equity (PE) investment in nursing homes raises concerns about staffing and quality of care, the role of PEs in AL is unknown. As demand for long-term care grows, understanding who is acquiring AL facilities is critical. This study examines trends in PE acquisitions of AL facilities.

JAMA Network Open, https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.43864

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