Care home acquired as group expands its portfolio
A Yorkshire-based social care group has acquired a care home in Harrogate.
Hull-based HICA Group has purchased Hampden House, in Duchy Road, from Elizabeth Finn Homes for an undisclosed sum.
Hampden House is a 66-bed purpose-built nursing home located within the Duchy Estate.
The employment of all 70 plus staff has been secured in the handover to new ownership and general manager Jane Hooren continues to lead the team.
Terry Peel, HICA CEO, said: “This new venture marks a significant milestone for us, as we expand our commitment to delivering exceptional care and support services to our community.
“As we extend our care footprint with the introduction of Hampden House into the HICA portfolio, we are excited about the opportunities it brings to enrich the lives of our residents and their families.
“This expansion reflects our commitment to raising the bar in care provision, offering comfort, quality, and a genuine sense of ‘home’ for those we serve.
“We are excited about the possibilities Hampden House presents as part of our expansion strategy and look forward to fostering a warm and welcoming environment.”
General manager Jane Hooren, who joined Hampden House in 2016, said: “Our team remains dedicated to upholding the legacy of excellent care and support services that the previous care owners, Elizabeth Finn Homes, have provided.
“We take pride in extending this tradition while incorporating the distinctive HICA touch.”
Elizabeth Finn Homes is a wholly owned subsidiary of the charity Turn2us.
Dr Olivia Curno, CEO of Elizabeth Finn Homes, said: “We considered a range of potential new owners, but it was HICA’s culture, leadership, and ethical approach that led us to choose them.
“We’re confident they will continue the warm, person-centred and professional standard of care that we uphold at Elizabeth Finn Homes.”
HICA Group, which is a not-for-profit company, says any operational surplus will be invested back into its portfolio of care homes and its homecare services.
Peel added: “We would like to extend our thanks to Elizabeth Finn Homes and our gratitude to Marcus Armstrong and the dedicated team at Brabners solicitors for their exceptional support and expertise throughout the acquisition process and to Ian Wilkie of Healthcare Property Consultants Ltd for his invaluable guidance in navigating the complexities of the healthcare property sector.”
