Care provider Kara Healthcare has acquired Simmins Crescent Residential Home in Leicester from sight loss charity Vista.

The home provides personal care, residential care facility, support for complex needs, learning disabilities and sight loss. It comprises three bungalows accommodating five people each and currently caters to 13 residents, nine of whom have sight loss. The homes also offer a home resource centre, an art room, a sensory room and gardens.

Kara Healthcare now operates a total of 11 homes.

Nitesh Somani, chief executive of Kara Healthcare, said: “Welcoming Simmins Crescent into the Kara Healthcare family marks a milestone driven by shared values, compassion and a commitment to enriching lives. At Kara Healthcare, I would always place people at the heart of every decision. We look forward to ensuring that residents continue to experience warmth, dignity, and exceptional care every day. I would like to thank Vista for their trust and to welcome the staff and residents to the Kara family. Together, we will continue to champion compassionate care and enhance lives across our communities.”

Beth Brook, chief executive at Vista, commented: “We are confident that Kara Healthcare will carry forward our shared values of dignity, respect, and person-centred care. This transfer represents a collaborative effort to uphold the highest standards of care and provision for the residents and families within the home and the community.”