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How much is my domiciliary care business worth?

Domiciliary and home-care businesses are valued on EBITDA, with the multiple driven heavily by CQC rating and the mix of private vs local-authority funded hours. This guide covers UK single-branch and multi-branch operators, including deals in the £250k to £2m range, before you use Dealdoor’s free calculator.

Typical domiciliary & home care valuation multiple

3-3.5× EBITDA (well-run single branch). EBITDA

What drives the value

  • CQC rating
  • Private vs LA-funded mix
  • Weekly hours / occupancy
  • Carer recruitment & retention
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Contract stability

Worked example

£200,000 EBITDA at 3.25× ≈ £650,000.

Frequently asked questions

How are UK care businesses valued?

Most domiciliary and home-care businesses are valued on a multiple of EBITDA, typically around 3-3.5× for a well-run single branch. Buyers stress-test hours, funding mix, staffing and CQC standing before settling on a price within that band.

Does my CQC rating affect the price?

Yes. Stronger CQC ratings support higher multiples and more buyer interest. Requires Improvement or enforcement history usually widens diligence and compresses price. Keep evidence of compliance, staffing and care quality ready for buyers.

What makes a care business more valuable to buyers?

A healthier private-pay mix, stable weekly hours, low carer churn and clean regulatory standing lift value. Documented rotas, contract continuity and a business that runs without the owner on every shift also support a stronger EBITDA multiple.

How do I sell my domiciliary care business?

Prepare EBITDA accounts for the last three years, your current CQC rating and inspection reports, a split of private and local-authority funded hours, rotas and carer retention figures, and your contracts. If the sale changes the legal entity that holds the CQC registration, you will need to deal with registration as part of the deal, so take specialist advice early. You can list a care business on Dealdoor for free, with or without a broker.

How long does it take to sell a care business?

There is no standard timeline. Regulatory checks, due diligence on staffing and funding, and the buyer's financing all add time, so allow several months from listing to completion and longer if the registration changes hands. Having clean records and a documented handover ready beforehand shortens it.

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