Stone and rendered frontage of an established care home behind planted gardens

Operational Care Home Investment — Shropshire

Care Home Investment & Development Opportunity

An established freehold operational care home in Shropshire with approximately 50 bedrooms, £3.47m FY26 turnover, a Good CQC rating and an identified opportunity for approximately 10 additional bedrooms. Guide price POA.

Guide Price

POA

Price on application

FY26 Turnover

£3.47m

Draft accounts, year ended 30 April 2026

FY26 Operating Profit

£898k

Draft accounts, year ended 30 April 2026

Existing Beds

50

Per operator website

Proposed Bedrooms

+10

Concept scheme, subject to approvals

CQC Overall Rating

Good

Assessment published August 2026

Financial information is derived from draft accounts supplied for the year ended 30 April 2026 and is subject to purchaser verification and due diligence. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results and no return is warranted.

Investment Highlights

A proven care platform with identified expansion potential

Established trading performance, freehold real estate and an architect-led concept for additional bedroom capacity. All information is subject to purchaser verification and due diligence.

Existing Beds
50
Proposed Bedrooms
+10
CQC Registered Capacity
52
CQC Overall Rating
Good
Tenure
Freehold
Guide Price
POA
  • 01

    Established operational specialist nursing and dementia care home in Shropshire

  • 02

    £3.47m turnover and £898k operating profit for the year ended 30 April 2026 (draft accounts)

  • 03

    Turnover growth of 8.7% and operating profit growth of 21.1% year on year

  • 04

    CQC assessment published 10 August 2026 rated Good overall and Good across all five key areas

  • 05

    Freehold property carried in the draft accounts at £2.0m historic cost

  • 06

    Architect-led concept identifying 10 net additional bedrooms, subject to approvals

  • 07

    Established setting within approximately one acre of landscaped gardens

  • 08

    Exposure to long-term demographic demand for essential specialist care

The Asset

Established specialist care in a semi-rural setting

The opportunity comprises an established operational specialist nursing and dementia care home in Shropshire, set within approximately one acre of landscaped gardens with accommodation arranged over two floors.

The service provides 24-hour nursing and dementia care, supported by qualified nurses, care assistants and ancillary staff. The home provides approximately 50 bedrooms over two floors, most en-suite, with wheelchair access throughout.

The investment case combines a cash-generative operating care business with an architect-led concept to deliver approximately 10 additional bedrooms and enhanced communal accommodation, including new lounge, sensory and landscaped garden areas.

Location
Shropshire, United Kingdom
Setting
Established grounds of approximately one acre
Care provision
24-hour specialist nursing and dementia care
Accommodation
Approximately 50 bedrooms over two floors, most en-suite
Tenure
Freehold
Regulation
CQC Good overall — assessment published 10 August 2026
Guide price
POA
Stone and rendered frontage of an established care home behind planted gardens
Existing ground floor layout drawing of the care home
Existing floor layout — architect concept document

The Home

Accommodation, communal space and gardens

Stone and rendered frontage of an established care home behind planted gardens
Existing property
Landscaped lawned garden with mature trees at an established care home
Landscaped gardens
Bright conservatory lounge with armchairs and garden views
Conservatory lounge

Financial Performance

Growing revenue and operating profitability

Figures below are taken from draft accounts supplied for the year ended 30 April 2026, compared with the prior year.

Turnover

£3.47m

FY ended 30 April 2026

Operating Profit

£898k

FY ended 30 April 2026

Profit Before Tax

£680k

FY ended 30 April 2026

Profit After Tax

£510k

FY ended 30 April 2026

Operating Margin

25.9%

FY ended 30 April 2026

  • Turnover

    FY2025£3.20m
    FY2026 (draft)£3.47m
    Movement+8.7%
  • Operating profit

    FY2025£0.74m
    FY2026 (draft)£0.90m
    Movement+21.1%
  • Profit before tax

    FY2025£0.47m
    FY2026 (draft)£0.68m
    Movement
  • Profit after tax

    FY2025£0.35m
    FY2026 (draft)£0.51m
    Movement

Financial information is derived from draft accounts supplied for the year ended 30 April 2026 and is subject to purchaser verification and due diligence. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results and no return is warranted.

Development Opportunity

10 additional bedrooms and enhanced communal provision

Concept design only. All proposals are subject to planning, technical, funding and regulatory approvals. 50 existing beds plus 10 proposed bedrooms would deliver a 60-room physical configuration.

  • 10 net additional bedrooms

    Two-storey extension plus reconfiguration of parts of the existing building.

  • Communal lounge

    Additional communal lounge designed with direct access to garden space.

  • Sensory provision

    New sensory room and sensory garden opportunities for residents.

  • Landscaped courtyards

    Secure courtyard / zen garden concepts integrated into the extension.

  • Staff accommodation

    New staff accommodation incorporated within the proposed scheme.

  • Operational upside

    Additional bed capacity may allow fixed operating infrastructure to support a larger revenue base.

Architect concept visual of the proposed care home extension and gardens
Proposed — Concept visual
Proposed concept sketch showing extension, staff accommodation and landscaped gardens
Proposed — Concept sketch
Proposed block and site plan for the concept scheme
Proposed — Site & block plan
Proposed ground and first floor layout drawings for the concept scheme
Proposed — Ground & first floor layouts

All drawings and visuals above are proposed concept material prepared by the project architect. They are indicative only and do not represent consented or completed works.

Investment Rationale

Why the opportunity is compelling

  • 01Operating platform

    £3.47m FY26 turnover with £898k operating profit provides an established trading base rather than a speculative development-only proposition.

  • 02Positive regulatory position

    The latest CQC assessment, published August 2026, rates the service Good overall and Good in each of the five key assessment areas.

  • 03Development angle

    The architect concept identifies 10 net additional bedrooms alongside enhanced communal, sensory and landscaped areas.

  • 04Freehold backing

    Draft accounts carry the freehold property at £2.0m historic cost, providing underlying real estate exposure alongside the operating business.

  • 05Defensive sector

    Specialist nursing and dementia care provides exposure to long-term demographic demand and essential-care provision.

  • 06Value creation route

    A successful expansion could increase capacity and revenue potential, subject to execution and approvals.

Key diligence items

  • Transaction structure
  • Intercompany balances
  • Debt treatment
  • Planning status
  • Capex budget
  • Current occupancy
  • Fee mix
  • Regulatory approval for any increase in registered capacity

Location

Shropshire, United Kingdom

The property occupies an established location in Shropshire, benefiting from access to surrounding residential catchments, West Midlands access and regional road connectivity. The wider area supports a mature healthcare and care-home market with a substantial local population.

Landscaped lawned garden with mature trees at an established care home

Investment & Transaction Information

Summary of terms

Property
Confidential care home opportunity
Location
Shropshire
Asset
Operational specialist nursing & dementia care home
Tenure
Freehold
Existing beds
50 (CQC registered capacity 52)
Proposed bedrooms
10 net additional, subject to approvals
CQC rating
Good overall (published 10 August 2026)
Guide price
POA
Operational status
Trading care home
Further information
Available to qualified parties on request

Enquiries

Enquire about this care home opportunity.

Further information, detailed financials and transaction terms are available to qualified parties through OTAM Property Group.

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