Supply and demand gaps in senior care are creating dealmaking opportunities, with investors like Goldman Sachs, Brightstar, and Health Wave actively transacting in the segment. This trend is driven by the aging baby boomer population, with the first segment turning 80 in 2026, increasing demand for services from housing to nutrition.

Recent deals include Health Wave Partners acquiring Alamar Senior Living, Brightstar Capital Partners purchasing Erdman (an architecture and engineering firm specializing in senior living facilities), and Hidden River Strategic Capital investing in Northstar Senior Living. Beyond these, Frazier Healthcare Partners plans to acquire Matrix Care, Advent International intends to buy Japan Wellbeing, and Bain Capital is selling Estia Health.

In medical packaging, sustainability trends are incentivizing significant investments. Apax Partners is acquiring two medical packaging assets from Gerresheimer for €1.5 billion. This includes Centor and Gerresheimer's global primary packaging plastics business. These acquisitions align with growing regulatory demands for recyclable and environmentally friendly packaging, alongside the need for high-quality packaging for pharmaceuticals like biologics.