Is now a good time to sell an assisted living facility?
Direct answer
The market fundamentals are favorable for sellers. The oldest baby boomers turn 80 in 2026, assisted living residents are typically in their 80s, and the national average sale price reached $182,800 per unit in 2025, up 29% year over year according to JLL. Whether it is the right time for you depends on your community and goals.
What to know
Demand is structural. The resident demographic is growing as the boomers reach their 80s, and new construction costs $300,000 to $400,000 or more per unit, so existing communities often trade below replacement cost. That gap supports prices for well-run facilities.
Your outcome still depends on the property. Values run higher with 85%+ occupancy, a strong private-pay mix, clean surveys, a tenured team and an updated building, and lower with occupancy under 75%, heavy Medicaid dependence, survey problems or deferred maintenance. A valuation tells you where your community stands before you decide.
Timing also interacts with taxes. If you plan to reinvest, a 1031 exchange can defer the gain on the real estate, which affects what a sale nets you.
How Haven helps
Haven provides a free Broker Opinion of Value in 5 to 7 business days so owners can decide with real numbers. Read our 2026–2027 senior housing market outlook.