Sales up for Colten Care

Colten Care experienced a 19% rise in revenues on its estate of 19 care homes for the year ended 28 February 2014 to £48.2m from £40.5m the previous year. After cost of sales of £30.1m (2013: £24.3m) and administrative expenses of £14.7m (2013: £11.5m) were deducted, the provider made an operating profit of £3.3m (2013: £4.8m).