Emeritus Prof Christopher May9h ago

Care homes have become of great interest to Private Equity not least of all as they seem to be a sustainable source of income & profits.

In an excerpt from her new book Hettie O'Brien explores what this actually entails for people in care homes, the staff & those whose loved one are residents.

Its not a happy tale.

#CareHomes #PrivateEquity

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/28/the-great-care-home-cash-grab-how-private-equity-turned-vulnerable-elderly-people-into-human-atms

The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs

When did care homes come to be seen as recession-proof investments? And who pays the price?

The Guardian
Show threadNomdeb
@ChrisMayLA6 I head read about poor outcomes in the USA from private equity owned hospitals. Same for concierge doctor services. I would avoid anything private equity owned like the plague when quality is critical.
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Show threadPaco Hope3h ago

@nomdeb Don't stop at "when quality is critical." There are no good outcomes from private equity. Every time you see a big American brand suddenly crash out (e.g., Red Lobster, Toys R Us, etc.) just look to see who owns it. You'll usually find private equity has recently acquired it.

So the care homes thing is horrible. It's one of many examples.

@ChrisMayLA6