First-time entrant into the care sector, Sriya Care, has purchased West Melton Lodge in Wath-upon-Dearne, in South Yorkshire, which is registered to provide long-stay residential care for up to 32 residents.

The vendors are Stephen Oldale and Susan Leigh, who sold in order to retire.

Rahul Sood, director at Sriya Care, said: “We took over the West Melton Lodge care home in the Rotherham area at the end of June with a clear commitment to continuing the warm, resident-centred ethos that had been built over the years. We approached this as a long-term responsibility and are focused on ensuring residents feel safe, respected, and well cared for. In these initial weeks, we’ve been assessing all aspects of the home and have begun laying the groundwork to raise standards across care, environment, and systems over the coming months.

“All existing staff transferred under TUPE, and we were especially pleased that Tania, the registered manager, chose to stay on. Her experience and calm leadership have been central to ensuring continuity and stability for both staff and residents. We’ve inherited a fantastic team – compassionate, capable, and genuinely committed to the wellbeing of the residents. It’s been a pleasure getting to know them and beginning to support them with resources and structure to help them thrive further. Our focus now is on steadily bringing the home up to the highest standards in every area, from compliance and care planning to resident engagement and family involvement.”

Business property advisor Christie & Co facilitated the sale.

West Melton Lodge was sold for an undisclosed price.