Market value of independent care homes for older people grows 9.8%

Total market value of care homes for older people reached £26.2bn at the end of December, latest estimates by LaingBuisson show. The independent sector accounted for £23.8bn (91%), with the remainder being local authority and NHS-supplied care. Value of the independent market grew £1,963m year on year, representing annual growth of 9.8%. Data released in…