Supporting Kinly Care’s Acquisition of Absolute Care Homes: Demonstrating the Value of Primary Research‑Led Due Diligence
Connell Consulting is pleased to have supported Kinly Care on its acquisition of Absolute Care Homes, a move that further strengthens Kinly’s position in the provision of complex dementia, neurological and nursing care.
Kinly engaged Connell Consulting to deliver a primary research‑led commercial due diligence assessment of Absolute Care Homes. Our mandate was clear: to rigorously test the sustainability and scalability of the organisation’s operating model in a specialist, high‑acuity segment of the market.
A Deep, Ground‑Up Approach to Understanding Complex Care Markets
Our work centred on extensive commissioner engagement and detailed local market analysis. This approach allowed us to build a nuanced, evidence‑based view of Absolute Care Homes’ positioning and long‑term prospects. Key areas of focus included:
Commissioner views on service quality and reputation
• The extent to which relationships were institutional versus individual
• The resilience of the fee structure and long‑term sustainability of the model
• Market depth and demand for high‑acuity dementia and neurological provision
In specialist services, the durability of commissioner confidence and the underlying demand dynamics are critical to assessing long‑term value. Our research provided a clear, grounded understanding of these factors, enabling Kinly Care to make an informed investment decision.
Demonstrating the Power of Primary Research in Complex Care Due Diligence
This assignment is a strong example of the value of detailed, ground‑up research in evaluating opportunities within complex care. By combining commissioner insight, market intelligence and operational analysis, we delivered a robust assessment of both risk and potential.
We congratulate the Kinly team on completing the transaction and on their continued growth in specialist complex care.
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