Competition and Mkts - Merger Update: Welltower / multiple care homes

Welltower

10/09/2026 11:00

RNS Number : 6462T
  
Competition and Markets Authority
  
10 September 2026
  
 


Acceptance of Undertakings in lieu: Welltower / multiple care homes
The CMA has today accepted undertakings in lieu of reference to an in-depth, Phase 2 investigation given by Welltower, Inc. (Welltower) and Apex Healthcare Properties LLC (Apex) under section 73 of the Enterprise Act 2002. The completed acquisitions by Welltower of multiple care homes managed by Barchester Healthcare, HC-One, Aria Care (including Asprey) and Danforth Care (together, the Mergers) will therefore not be referred to an in-depth, Phase 2 investigation and the undertakings which have been signed by Welltower and Apex will come into effect from this date.
The text of this decision will be placed on the dedicated case page on the Competition and Markets Authority's website at Welltower / multiple care homes merger inquiries - GOV.UK as soon as is reasonably practical.
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