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California · Seller Advisory

Sell Your
Senior Housing
Community in California

Trusted by senior housing owners across California — Haven delivers confidential, values-driven brokerage backed by $2B+ in senior housing transactions. Know your community's value before you decide.

$4,500
Avg Monthly AL Rate in California
88%
Avg Occupancy Statewide
5–8%
Typical California Cap Rates
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$2B+ in senior housing transactions
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Senior housing only — not a generalist firm

What Is Your California Community Really Worth?

Understanding your community's value is the first step toward a successful sale. Haven's free Broker Opinion of Value uses current California market data, cap rates, and your community's financials to give you a realistic, defensible price range — before you commit to anything.

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$4,500
Average monthly assisted living rate in California
$6,200
Average monthly memory care rate in California
88%+
Average occupancy across California ALFs
35%
Projected growth of California's 65+ population by 2030
Why Haven

Why California Owners Trust Haven to Sell Their Communities

With $2B+ in completed senior housing transactions and decades of experience as brokers, operators, and advisors, Haven understands the unique real estate, licensing, and operational landscape of California's market.

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Confidential From Day One

Haven uses NDA-gated, off-market marketing exclusively. No public listings. No signage. No announcements. Your staff, residents, and competitors never know you're considering a sale until you choose to tell them.

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$2B+ Senior Housing Experience

Haven has brokered, advised on, or financed over $2 billion in senior housing transactions — across all care levels, all market sizes, and all 50 states. That depth of experience translates directly to better outcomes for California sellers.

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Faith-Driven, Owner-First Advisory

Haven was built on a mission of ethical guidance — not just commission maximization. We give you an honest assessment of your community's value and the right timing to sell, even if that means advising you to wait.

California Market Overview

California Senior Housing Market — 2025

Understanding the current market helps you sell at the right time for the right price. Here's what's happening in California.

$4,500
Average monthly assisted living rate in California
$6,200
Average monthly memory care rate in California
88%
Average occupancy, California assisted living communities
35%
Projected 65+ population growth in California by 2030
5–8%
Typical cap rate range for California senior housing assets
90–120
Days for California Department of Social Services (CDSS) change-of-ownership processing
Market Trend

California RCFE sales are highly active with strong institutional interest from private equity and family office investors seeking premium West Coast assets. Los Angeles, Bay Area, and Orange County are all experiencing compressed cap rates with multiple-offer situations for quality communities.

Timing Outlook for Sellers

California's RCFE licensing barriers, high barriers to new development, and strong private-pay demographics create exceptional seller leverage in premium markets. Sellers of well-run, stabilized communities are achieving premium multiples.

Top Metros

Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange County, Sacramento

Licensing Authority

California Department of Social Services (CDSS) — Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)

How It Works

Haven's California Senior Housing Selling Process

From your first confidential conversation to a licensed, protected close — Haven manages every step.

1

Confidential Consultation

Share your goals and timeline. Haven listens first — no pressure, no obligation.

2

Free BOV

We deliver a Broker Opinion of Value based on current California market data and your community's financials.

3

Go-to-Market Strategy

Haven positions and packages your community for maximum value among pre-qualified buyers.

4

Qualified Buyer Outreach

NDA-gated marketing to Haven's national network. Only serious, pre-qualified buyers see your community.

5

Licensed Close

Haven coordinates California Department of Social Services (CDSS) COO, lenders, and attorneys to protect your census and revenue through close.

Our Services

What Haven Handles for California Sellers

From your first BOV to your final closing statement — Haven manages the entire transaction on your behalf.

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Confidential Process

No public listings, no signage. We market only to NDA-signed, pre-qualified buyers — your staff and residents stay undisturbed.

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Free Broker Opinion of Value

Understand your community's true market value before you decide to sell. No obligation, no pressure.

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Targeted Buyer Outreach

Access Haven's national network of pre-qualified operators, institutional buyers, and family office investors.

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Licensing Transition Support

Haven coordinates the full change-of-ownership process with the state licensing authority — protecting your census through close.

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Capital Solutions

We introduce qualified buyers to senior-housing-specific lenders, accelerating close and maximizing your net proceeds.

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Exit & Succession Planning

Whether you're retiring, transitioning to family, or restructuring — Haven guides you through every option.

Seller Stories

What California Sellers Say About Haven

Senior housing owners across California trust Haven to guide them through one of the most significant transactions of their lives.

★★★★★

"Haven navigated the CDSS COO process with precision I'd never seen from a broker. They protected our census, managed our administrator transition, and delivered a buyer who paid a premium for our Bay Area location."

SK
Sandra K.
Owner, 24-bed RCFE · Los Angeles County
★★★★★

"We had a complex sale involving a dementia-waiver facility. Haven understood CDSS requirements at every level and found a buyer capable of a clean licensed close."

MR
Marcus R.
Seller, Memory Care RCFE · San Jose, CA
★★★★★

"Our Orange County RCFE was our family's life work for 22 years. Haven treated the transaction with the care and confidentiality that deserved. We got an outstanding price and the right buyer for our residents."

PL
Patricia L.
Owner-Operator · Orange County, CA
FAQ

Seller Questions About California Senior Housing

Common questions from California senior housing owners considering a sale.

How is my California RCFE valued?
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California RCFEs are valued using cap rate methodology (typically 5–8%) or a per-bed/real-estate-plus-business basis for small 6-bed homes. Bay Area and LA premium markets often achieve sub-6% cap rates. Haven's free BOV gives you an accurate, current market estimate.
How does CDSS change-of-ownership work?
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CDSS COO typically takes 90–120 days including background clearances for all principals, administrator certification verification, and a facility inspection. Haven manages every step — application preparation, inspection coordination, administrator sourcing if needed — to protect your occupancy and revenue through close.
Do I need to have my RCFE administrator in place before selling?
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The new owner must have a CDSS-certified administrator in place before the new license is issued. Haven helps sellers and buyers coordinate administrator placement as part of the transaction process, including connecting buyers with our network of California-certified RCFE administrators.
What is my 6-bed California RCFE worth?
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Small California RCFEs (6-bed) are typically valued on a combined real estate and business basis — the real estate component reflects current market value, while the business premium reflects the CDSS license and established care operations. Haven has extensive experience valuing small RCFEs across California markets.
Do I need to disclose my intent to sell to my staff?
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No — and Haven specifically designs its process to prevent premature disclosure. We use NDA-gated marketing exclusively. Your staff, residents, and competitors are never informed of a potential sale until you choose to disclose — typically at or after closing. This protects your census, your staff stability, and your community's reputation throughout the process.
How does Haven ensure I get the best price for my California community?
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Haven combines accurate market pricing (based on current California cap rates and comparable sales), strategic positioning (presenting your community's strengths to the right buyer profile), and competitive marketing (creating buyer competition where possible) to maximize your final sale price. We also advise on pre-sale operational improvements that can meaningfully increase proceeds before going to market.
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