£550 “Ambitious Growth” Pipeline for Dunham Care
Dunham Care, the McGoff Group’s care home platform, has outlined an ambitious growth pipeline representing approximately £550 million of development opportunities across England, bringing together decades of experience in care, property development and construction to create a new generation of purpose built care environments.
Opening later this year is Bowdon Manor, in Cheshire, Dunham Care’s flagship 51-bedroom home, which is part of a wider intergenerational development. In Congleton, Morley Hall will open in Autumn 2027 providing 70 bedrooms and again forming part of a larger multi-generational development being delivered in partnership with McCarthy Stone, with the wider scheme including 53 retirement apartments and 14 family townhouses.
Further sites under consideration include Canterbury, Coxheath, Witham, Childwall, Harlow, Nantwich, Stourport, Wilmslow, Northwich, Chelmsford, Rayleigh and Macclesfield.
“The demand for high quality care homes across the UK continues to grow, but for us this is about more than simply meeting that demand,” said Chris McGoff, CEO of Dunham Care.
“People deserve to live in places that feel welcoming, comfortable and homely, with the very best care around them. Families want to know that their loved ones are safe, well cared for and happy, while our care teams need environments that allow them to do their jobs exceptionally well.
“We have the opportunity through Dunham Care to take everything we have learned over many years and build on it, creating homes that combine outstanding care with great hospitality, thoughtful design and a genuine sense of community.”
Alongside Chris McGoff, Dunham Care’s leadership team brings together significant experience across finance, healthcare, care operations and development. Dave Foran, CFO, previously helped raise more than £200 million of capital and supported New Care through its successful sales process.
Emma James, Business Operations Director, was closely involved in the opening and commissioning of New Care’s first homes in 2010 and brings extensive experience across the development, mobilisation and operational side of the business. Mike Wilson, COO, brings more than 25 years of multi site healthcare leadership experience as a Registered Nurse, with a deep understanding of the operational and clinical requirements of delivering high quality care.
Herne Bay Manor provides an early example of the model the group is looking to develop across the UK. The 67 bedroom home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care and forms part of a wider retirement community alongside 50 independent living retirement bungalows. Within its first six months, Herne Bay Manor has reached more than a third occupancy, supported by a healthy pipeline of enquiries and strong early engagement from local families.
“Today we are applying that experience through Dunham Care,” added Chris McGoff. “We have learned a huge amount about what makes a great care home over many years, but we also know that the sector continues to evolve and that expectations are changing.
“Our ambition is to create homes where people genuinely want to live and where families feel confident choosing care for someone they love.
“Ultimately, this is about creating lasting value through care. That means investing in the quality of our homes, our people and the communities around them, while making sure every resident has the opportunity to live well and feel at home.”
