Some nursing home leaders are approaching mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with caution in 2026, citing inflated asset prices and questioning whether current valuations justify the investment. Meanwhile, their broader investment strategies focus instead on the evolving value-based care environment. One of the reasons for treading carefully in buying new assets stems from nursing home industry’s aging and outdated inventory, and leaders must not rush into acquisitions without a clear plan for modernization and long-term sustainability, according to Deke Cateau, CEO for Georgia nonprofit operator A.G. Rhodes.
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Source: https://skillednursingnews.com/2026/02/cautious-on-acquisitions-some-nursing-home-operators-shift-focus-to-value-based-investments/