Birketts has advised independent healthcare provider Kara Healthcare on the acquisition of Beechdale Manor Care Home.
Established in 2010, the purpose-built care home comprises 65 bedrooms and provides a range of residential, nursing, dementia and respite care services.
The acquisition reflects Kara Healthcare’s continued investment in high-quality, independent care provision, strengthening its presence within the UK’s social and healthcare sector.
Birketts provided a two-fold advisory role, with its corporate team leading on the acquisition of the care home business and its commercial property team advising on the acquisition of the freehold property from which the care home operates.
The deal was led by Greg Allan, Head of Independent Healthcare and Partner in Birketts’ corporate team, working alongside William Hagerty and Leanna Romano (corporate), and Matthew Grindley from the commercial real estate team.
The multidisciplinary approach ensured the deal progressed smoothly, addressing both the regulatory and operational considerations intrinsic to the independent healthcare sector, alongside the complexities of healthcare property ownership and continuity of care.
Nitesh Somani, CEO and Founder of Kara Healthcare Limited, said: “Birketts provided clear, commercially focused advice throughout the acquisition process and demonstrated a strong understanding of the independent healthcare landscape. The team’s coordinated corporate and property expertise was invaluable in ensuring a smooth transaction, allowing us to focus on our priority of delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care for residents.”
Birketts continues to advise independent and owner-operated healthcare providers across the full lifecycle of acquisitions, disposals and expansions, combining sector-specific insight with practical legal support tailored to the challenges facing the social care and healthcare market.
Also commenting on the transaction, Greg Allan, Partner at Birketts, said: “This acquisition represents a further milestone in Kara Healthcare’s long‑term growth strategy, bringing Beechdale Manor into the Kara family. The transaction reflects a business that is highly disciplined in its approach to governance, regulatory compliance and operational delivery, while remaining firmly focused on people and quality of care. From a corporate perspective, it provides a robust and scalable platform to support Kara Healthcare’s continued, values‑driven growth. It was a pleasure to work with Nick and the team at Kara Healthcare to support their vision.”
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