Welltower's deals may harm competition in 30 locations, UK watchdog says
By Jon Menon ( May 7, 2026, 13:25 GMT | Insight) -- Welltower’s acquisitions of multiple care homes may harm competition in relation to services for the elderly in 30 local areas, the UK antitrust regulator said after an initial review of the buyouts. In a phase I probe, the Competition and Markets Authority examined four deals comprising almost 650 care homes made last year by Welltower, totalling at least £6.4 billion.Welltower’s acquisitions of multiple care homes may substantially weaken competition in relation to services for the elderly in 30 local areas, the UK antitrust regulator said after an initial review of the buyouts....
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