Buy and build residential care and supported living specialist Swanton Care has acquired Derbyshire-based supported living services provider Oaklands Support for an undisclosed sum.

Oakland’s supported living services launched in 2019, supports 54 people and has been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

A spokesperson for Apposite Capital, which is invested in Swanton, described the business as having “grown significantly in Derby city, building on an excellent reputation for high-quality care… primed for further growth as part of Swanton.”

The acquisition marks Swanton’s second in 12 months, and thirteenth since 2017. The spokesperson added the acquisition “enhances Swanton’s commitment to providing the highest standards of care and support to vulnerable individuals, strengthening its position as a leading care provider in the United Kingdom”.

Gary Thompson, chief executive at Swanton Care and Community, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Oaklands into the Swanton family. Their stellar reputation for delivering exceptional care and support services to adults with complex needs perfectly complements our own mission. This partnership allows us to expand our reach and enhance the quality of care we provide to an even broader audience.

James Kidd, who co-launched at Oaklands’ service with Debbie Stoyak eight years ago, added: “Swanton’s investment in Oaklands provides an excellent opportunity for Oaklands to continue to grow and develop its people, practices and service.  Swanton’s values and ethos closely matches our own vision for the future, and we feel this is an important and exciting step in the growth and development of the service.”

He added that its “high standards of care and support will remain unchanged”.

Swanton Care is a provider of residential care and supported living services for adults and children with complex learning disabilities, mental health disorders and acquired brain injuries. It is a national provider with services in England, Wales and Scotland.

The group says it “looks to promote social inclusion; opening doors to opportunities and experiences that enhance lives and create new and unique adventures, for ensuring best outcomes of its service users”.

Sahil Shah, investment manager at London-based health and social care focused Apposite Capital added: “We are excited Swanton has completed the acquisition of Oaklands, as a well-established provider with a fantastic reputation for delivering quality care. We look forward to supporting Oaklands, as part of Swanton, on the next part of their growth journey.”