The impact of private equity on dementia care in assisted living facilities
Official title: Private Equity Expansion in Assisted Living: Implications for Dementia Care
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11112519 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how investments from private equity firms in assisted living homes impact the care quality for residents, especially those with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, to help improve the experience for everyone living there.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $680,760 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG079868-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11112519 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults living in assisted living facilities, particularly those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in assisted living facilities or do not have dementia may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how private equity investments in assisted living facilities affect the quality of care for residents, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It aims to analyze the types of facilities that attract private equity and the implications of these investments on care quality and staffing levels. By examining both positive and negative outcomes from previous studies, the research seeks to provide insights into how financial motivations may influence the care provided to vulnerable populations. The findings could help inform policies and practices in the assisted living industry.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care standards and regulations for dementia patients in assisted living facilities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research on private equity's impact on nursing homes has shown mixed results, indicating that this area is still being explored and could yield new insights.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thomas, Kali St. Marie — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Thomas, Kali St. Marie
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.