Emeritus Prof Christopher May21h 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
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@ChrisMayLA6 We have been VERY fortunate in the US to have my in-laws (now just my MIL in assisted living) in a non-profit continuing care community. But entry fees and asset requirements are high, and while I would personally take more initiative, as a couple of examples, more voice-controlled systems built into the facilities, check lists to help families of residents (but I'm obnoxiously organized ;)), the staff are caring and personable and the food and campus has been of quality.
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