Addiction Treatment Center Acquisitions: What Buyers Look for in 2026
Addiction treatment centers represent one of the most attractive — and most complex — acquisition targets in behavioral health. Residential programs can generate EBITDA margins of 20—35%, and well-positioned centers regularly sell for 5x to 8x EBITDA. But the complexity of state licensing, census management, clinical staffing, and referral source dynamics means buyers are exceptionally […]