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Charity sells Grade II listed Exeter care home to Stonehaven Care
Woodhayes nursing home in Exeter has been sold to family-run Stonehaven Care Group, one of the largest care home operators in Devon. Following a sales process managed by Christie & Co, the Grade II listed Victorian property was sold for an undisclosed price. Previously owned and operated by
registered charity, Brendoncare, Woodhayes was put up for sale following a strategic review by the charity, when the decision was taken to sell the home and focus on other Brendoncare homes closer to the charity’s Hampshire headquarters.
Marianne Wanstall, Brendoncare CEO, said: “It has been our good fortune to have Woodhayes as part of the Brendoncare family for so long, and we are grateful to every resident, relative, colleague, volunteer, and friend who has made Woodhayes the very special place it is. The entire staff team has transferred with the sale, providing continuity and reassurance for all residents. We are delighted that they have a bright future ahead with the Stonehaven Care Group and wish them every success.”
Nick Connors, Stonehaven Care Group MD, commented: “We are delighted to welcome the care team and residents at Woodhayes to Stonehaven. The addition of the home extends our care offering in Exeter to include nursing care and we look forward to working with everybody over the coming months to integrate the home into the group as we continue to grow the company beyond our current 11 care homes in Devon and Cornwall.” Simon Harvey, senior director at Christie
& Co, added: “Rarely do care homes of this nature in such a sought-after location become available and, as a result, we were able to generate very high levels of interest. We are delighted to have assisted Brendoncare in executing their strategy while, at the same time, enabling Stonehaven to continue their commitment to the care sector and in Exeter in particular. I wish them every success with the future of the home. “Appetite from a wide range of buyers for good quality care homes remains strong in Devon. The county has recovered well from the pandemic and is attracting inward investment from new entrants and operators.”
Chartwell House in Broadstairs launches marketing suite
Luxury Broadstairs care home Chartwell House has celebrated the launch of its marketing suite with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Mayor of Broadstairs & St. Peter’s, Councillor Roy Dexter, and Mayoress Brenda Rogers officially opened Chartwell House on 11 August. The home, which will comprise 78 bedrooms, will provide high quality residential, dementia, and respite care, and will create over 100 new jobs in Broadstairs. Chartwell House, Boutique’s third home, will boast private en suite rooms, a bistro café, a family celebration room, and beautiful landscaped gardens. Boutique is keen to make Chartwell House an integral part of the community by building close connections with local groups and schools. Ameet Kotecha, managing director and head of the Boutique care homes family, said: “Chartwell House will be more than just a care home. It is my wish that it will, over time, form an integral part of the community, providing support to many residents and families. Today brings us one step closer towards opening our
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Welsh nursing home purchasers are new in Tywyn
The Alexandra Nursing Home in the coastal town of Tywyn, Wales, has been sold to new entrants to the care sector.
The home, originally an orphanage,
provides both nursing and residential care for up to 25 clients. The business went into administration in September 2021 and was operated on an interim basis by Cornerstone Care Solutions while administrators FRP Advisory appointed James Knight and Rob Kinsman of specialist business property adviser Christie & Co to identify a buyer on a going concern basis. The Alexandra Nursing Home has now
been sold to Rikhil Shonchhatra and Pritraj Aggarwal.
Rikhil and Pritraj said: “We are absolutely thrilled to acquire The Alexandra Nursing Home. From the minute we first looked around, we were struck by the outstanding quality of care the staffing team provide and their commitment. We are looking forward to working with the team, residents, and families to ensure the very best care is provided.”
doors, towards welcoming our first residents into Chartwell House care home and enriching their lives.”
Newly appointed home manager Diane Collins, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge within adult social care, added: “It is an absolute honour and a privilege to be able to bring this truly special care home to the residents of Broadstairs and the wider Thanet community. The team and I are totally dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of relationship-centred care whilst delivering unrivalled lifestyle choices to all of our future residents.”
James Knight, associate director at Christie & Co, added: “We’re delighted to conclude the sale of The Alexandra Nursing Home to Rikhil and Pritraj. After an extensive marketing process, it is great to see that the future of the home is secured and in capable hands. “We witnessed strong interest from
a wide range of care operators. The market for care homes, whether open or closed, is still very competitive, with significantly more buyers than sellers, even while challenges in the sector are still prominent.”
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