Hull-based social care company HICA Group has purchased Hampden House care home in Harrogate from Elizabeth Finn Homes for an undisclosed sum.

Hampden House is a 66-bed purpose-built nursing home offering personal and nursing care, short-stays and end-of-life care.

All 70-plus staff are retained in the handover to new ownership and general manager Jane Hooren continues to manage the home.

HICA’s chief executive Terry Peel said: “This new venture marks a significant milestone for us, as we expand our commitment to delivering exceptional care and support services to our community. As we extend our care footprint with the introduction of Hampden House into the HICA portfolio, we are excited about the opportunities it brings to enrich the lives of our residents and their families. This expansion reflects our commitment to raising the bar in care provision, offering comfort, quality, and a genuine sense of home for those we serve.

“We are excited about the possibilities Hampden House presents as part of our expansion strategy and look forward to fostering a warm and welcoming environment that reflects the highest standards of care, compassion, and community.”

Hooren commented: “Our team remains dedicated to upholding the legacy of excellent care and support services that the previous care owners, Elizabeth Finn Homes, have provided. We take pride in extending this tradition while incorporating the distinctive HICA touch.”

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a subsidiary of the charity Turn2us.

Dr Olivia Curno, chief executive of Elizabeth Finn Homes said: “We considered a range of potential new owners, but it was HICA’s culture, leadership, and ethical approach that led us to choose them. We are confident that they will continue the warm, person-centred and professional standard of care that we uphold at Elizabeth Finn Homes. 

“We’d like to take this opportunity to thank the colleagues, residents and families of Hampden House for being part of the Elizabeth Finn Family for 65 years, for the thousands of lives that we have together changed through our work and the work of our charity owners, Turn2us.”

Brabners solicitors and Healthcare Property Consultants advised HICA Group on the transaction.