


Values in the Seniors Housing and Care M&A Market Jump
For the four quarters ended September 30, average prices in the independent living market have increased, as have assisted living prices and skilled nursing prices. The seniors housing and care M&A market has seen less activity this year than in recent years, but that doesn’t mean buyers are not paying up for the assets they want. The best example is in the independent living market, where the average price paid in the four quarters ended September 30 was $234,000 per unit, or 21% higher than in calendar year 2015. The average cap rate remained steady at 7.0%. Assisted living prices have risen as well, jumping a smaller 5% for the past four quarters compared with 2015 to an average... Read More »