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Highgate buys Maria Mallaband care‑home portfolio
2 November 2026 | Portfolio acquisition | UK | TBC | Operational
The acquisition increases Highgate's northern England portfolio from 25 to 40 homes, adding residential, nursing and dementia‑care operations.
Key details
Asset type | Operational |
Location | Thornton Cleveleys, Stockport, Chester, Macclesfield, Nantwich, Alderley Edge, Urmston, Altrincham, Leeds, Sedgefield, Catterick and Barnsley, UK |
Capacity | Undisclosed |
Buyer | Highgate Care Homes |
Seller | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
Value | Undisclosed |
The 15 homes span Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the North East. Highgate is taking responsibility for the care of 705 residents and employing 996 staff members.
Strategic context
Highgate enters the transaction with an existing 25‑home operating platform, providing an established base for integrating the additional homes. The purchase expands its presence across several northern care markets. Integrating staff, maintaining care standards and coordinating local management will be central to the success of the acquisition.
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