Smart Care Homes has acquired Mannamead Care, a group of four care homes and an independent living unit in Plymouth, Devon.

The group comprises Greenacres Care Centre and Greenacres Independent Living, Seymour Court, Thorn Park and Charlton House. Combined, they are registered for 156 residents in the category of residential dementia care and nursing.

The vendors are Phil and Tonya Gerry who established the group more than 20 years ago and are retiring.

Smart Care Homes operates residential care homes in Southeast England.

The Gerrys stated: “Mannamead Care has grown from strength to strength over the last few years and now it’s without doubt a leading provider of adult social care in the city..

“After an extensive search for new owners to take over our lives work, we could not be more delighted to find Asim who heads up Smart Care Homes Limited. Asim is passionate about adult social care and, with a portfolio of care homes already under their ownership, he has all the experience, knowledge, and drive to continue to help our staff and our homes attain even greater heights of delivering outstanding care.”

Asim Chaudhary, managing director at Smart Care Homes, said: “We aim to provide person-centred care in a home-from-home environment, supporting each resident to maximise their independence and wellbeing. The purchase of these homes shows our commitment to the specialist care sector, and they are a great addition to our company.”

Business property advisor Christie & Co facilitated the sale.

Simon Harvey, senior director, care at Christie & Co, said: “This sale is an excellent example of the demand in the market for well-run, profitable care home groups.”

Mannamead Care was sold for an undisclosed price.