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HICA buys two Garforth care homes
6 November 2026 | Portfolio acquisition | UK | 68 beds | Operational
The not‑for‑profit provider has acquired St Armands Court and The Hollies, two neighbouring homes near Leeds.
Key details
Asset type | Operational |
Location | Garforth, UK |
Capacity | 68 beds |
Buyer | The HICA Group |
Seller | Harvey Zemmel |
Value | Undisclosed |
Source: Nexus Media Group
St Armands Court has 40 rooms for residential care. The Hollies provides specialist dementia care for up to 28 residents. Existing staff at both homes will remain in their roles.
Strategic context
HICA already operates Hampden House in Harrogate and Fairways in Grimsby, both acquired in 2023. The Garforth acquisition expands HICA's presence in northern England, with the two neighbouring homes providing different types of care. Retaining the existing staff should help maintain continuity of care while HICA brings the homes into its operating network.
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