Henry Elphick appointed non-executive chair of Compass

Former LaingBuisson chief executive Henry Elphick has been appointed non-executive chair of Compass Holding Group plc. The appointment strengthens the management team at the recruitment...

Anchor Hanover appoints Knight Frank as its property adviser

Knight Frank has been appointed as residential care home property adviser to Anchor Hanover, strengthening their relationship. The partnership will focus on a national healthcare...

Operators’ finances faced ‘considerable strain’, report reveals

Financial pressures and the wellbeing of residents and staff have been identified as the key concerns for retirement village and extra care housing operators...

Allegra Care and Moorfield Group acquire Sentinel Healthcare

Allegra Care and real estate fund manager Moorfield Group have completed the acquisition of Sentinel Healthcare, the privately owned nursing home group. Sentinel owns a...

Safanad increases its ownership in HC-One to take majority control

The owners of HC-One have increased their investment in the provider, with real estate and private equity firm Safanad taking majority control of the...

Cornerstone recruits Deborah Bailey to implement growth plans

Care provider Cornerstone Healthcare has appointed Deborah Bailey as commercial director and a member of its senior management team. Bailey, who has over 20 years’...

Target Healthcare REIT’s portfolio value edges up

Target Healthcare REIT’s portfolio of properties increased in value by 0.5% over the most recent quarter to £650.8m, it said in an update. As at...

Misconceptions about retirement living need addressing, report finds

More work needs to be done to educate people on the benefits of retirement communities, with many ‘associating them with care homes’, a report...

Recruitment app partners with Australian care provider

Recruitment app Care Friends has partnered with south Australian care provider ECH (Enabling Confidence at Home), as part of its roll out internationally. The app,...
Civitas in deals worth more than £85m

Civitas buys supported living and care facilities for £10.9m

Civitas Social Housing has completed the acquisition of 15 supported living and care facilities in south Wales for £10.9m. The portfolio provides 51 beds and...