Arif Pradhan of Halcyon Care Group has purchased The Firs Nursing Home in Taunton, Somerset, which provides accommodation for up to 40 elderly residents.

Pradhan also owns homes in Exmouth, Cullompton and Tiverton.

The Firs has been owned by Somendra Khosla of Care West Country since the early 1990s. Khosla recently sold his two South Wales homes, Llanyravon Court Nursing Home in Cwmbran and Crick Care Home in Monmouthshire, and with the sale of The Firs is now able to retire from the sector. 

Business property advisor Christie & Co facilitated the sale.

Simon Harvey, senior director, healthcare at Christie & Co, said: “The sale of another care home in the Southwest… continues to demonstrate the strength of appetite that we’re seeing for quality opportunities in the region. The Firs attracted a great amount of interest, with multiple bids received from a wide range of potential purchasers.”

The Firs Nursing Home was sold for an undisclosed price.