Bumper year for top Laing’s 20 operator Lifeways

The year ended 31 May 2011 was a very good one for complex care provider Lifeways. The supported living and residential care operator reported a turnover of £65.5m, an increase of 28% from the previous year’s £51.2m. Operating profit soared by 56% to £8.6m (2010: £5.5m) and a post-tax profit of £7.3m was recorded (2010: £5.3m) by the provider, which was named as the top provider in autumn’s Laing’s Healthcare 20.