California's ARF & RCFE Real Estate Specialists
Buying & selling assisted living facilities across California
The dedicated brokerage for RCFE and ARF transactions — combining deep regulatory knowledge with proven results in every California county.
About the Practice
We're more than agents — we're licensed-care specialists. 120+ facility transactions and $800M+ closed across California.
Featured Listings
Discover our featured listings
Licensed-care offerings are confidential by design — details and financials are released to qualified buyers under NDA.
Property Types
Every scale of licensed care
Small RCFEs
The classic 6-bed board-and-care home — the backbone of California residential elder care.
Medium RCFEs
7–15 bed homes where census depth starts to drive real operating leverage.
Large RCFEs
16+ bed communities valued on census, staffing, and operations at scale.
ARFs
Adult Residential Facilities serving adults 18–59 — licensed care beyond seniors.
Confidential by default. Seller-first. Property-only leases. Licensed-care specialists.
120+
Facilities Successfully Transacted
Bringing specialist pricing evidence to every licensed-care deal we broker across California.
$800M+
Total Transaction Volume
- 15+
- Years of ARF & RCFE Specialization
- 98%
- Client Satisfaction Rate
Blog
Updates, Tips & Living Well
Market updates, seller tips, and licensing guidance for California facility owners and buyers.
Why Care-Ready Homes Are in Such Demand
Experienced operators are actively searching for licensed and care-ready homes across California — and lease-ready properties are matched before they are ever advertised. Here's what's driving it.
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Selling Quietly: Preparing Your Facility for a Confidential Sale
A leaked sale can unsettle staff, families, and the census that makes your facility valuable. Here's how experienced owners prepare to sell without anyone hearing a word.
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The DSS License Transition, Explained for Sellers
An RCFE or ARF license doesn't simply transfer with a sale — the new operator applies for their own. Understanding how the transition works helps your escrow land smoothly.
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Three Ways to Transact
Every facility deal, structured the right way
Assisted living transactions are not ordinary real estate. We broker all three structures — and help you choose the one that fits your exit or entry.
Business + Property for Sale
The licensed care business and the real estate sell together in one turn-key transaction — the buyer owns both the operation and the property.
Most common for owner-operators exiting fully.
Business for Sale · Property Lease
The operating business is for sale while the real property is offered on a long-term lease — a lower cost of entry into an established, income-producing facility.
Keep the real estate, sell the operation.
Property for Lease
A licensed-care-ready property offered for lease — bring your own operation. Demand from operators for lease-ready homes is exceptionally strong.
Operator demand for lease-ready homes is hot right now.
Confidential Inventory
Our inventory never hits the portals
Active offerings are matched privately to protect residents and staff — details are released to qualified buyers under NDA. Whichever side you're on, here's your door in.
Selling a facility
Know what it’s worth — quietly
A free, confidential valuation of your RCFE or ARF. No sign, no portal, no word to staff, residents, or competitors.
Own the property
Operators want to lease your home
Demand for licensed and care-ready properties is exceptionally strong. Keep ownership — lease the property to a vetted operator.
Buying or expanding
Get first look, under NDA
Active inventory is matched privately to registered buyers before public marketing. Tell us your counties, size, and structure.
How We Work
A sale process built for licensed care
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Confidential valuation
We establish what your facility is worth — license, census, income, and real estate together — before anyone else knows it might sell.
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Qualified buyers, under NDA
Financials and identifying details are only released to vetted buyers after a signed confidentiality agreement.
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Licensing-aware escrow
We coordinate the DSS licensing transition alongside escrow so the sale and the license change-over land together.
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Close and transition
From offer to keys — with residents, staff, and continuity of care protected throughout.
Why a Specialist
General agents sell houses. We sell licensed care facilities.
- Deep expertise in licensing and regulations for RCFE and ARF facilities statewide
- Established network of ARF & RCFE operators, investors, and lenders
- Track record across all California counties and facility sizes
- End-to-end support from initial search through closing and transition
- Confidential, professional handling of every transaction
Client Stories
Trusted by California facility owners and operators
Their knowledge of ARF and RCFE regulations saved us from a deal with major compliance issues. They found us a better property and handled everything seamlessly.
I tried selling my facility with a general agent for 8 months. Within 6 weeks of working with California Assisted Living Realty, I had multiple qualified offers above asking price.
As a first-time ARF buyer, I needed someone who could guide me through licensing and operations too. Invaluable expertise from start to finish.
For Buyers & Operators
Get first look at facilities that never hit the open market.
Most of our deals are matched quietly to registered buyers before public marketing. Join the VIP buyer list and tell us your counties, bed range, and budget — including if you're looking for a property to lease for your own operation.
Thinking of Selling?
Find out what your facility is worth — confidentially.
A free, no-obligation valuation of your ARF or RCFE from the specialist who has closed 120+ facility transactions across California. Your staff, residents, and competitors never hear a word.