Avery Healthcare Expands Its Portfolio With Artisan Care Group Acquisition

Avery Healthcare has strengthened its position in the UK care home sector with the acquisition of Artisan Care Group, adding 774 beds to its portfolio.

This acquisition includes ten care homes across the East Midlands, East of England, and the South West, all previously managed by Avery under existing agreements.

With this move, Avery Healthcare transitions the homes into full ownership, marking a key step in the company’s ongoing growth strategy. The acquisition is seen as part of a wider effort to consolidate its portfolio of national care homes and continue expanding its footprint in the social care market.

The deal, which further aligns with Avery’s long-term commitment to quality care, reflects the company’s strategic focus on expanding its operational reach within the UK care sector.

Avery Healthcare, which employs nearly 10,000 staff, continues to be a leading player in the healthcare market, supported by major investors including the Reuben Brothers and Welltower Inc.

Prior to the acquisition, the Artisan homes were operated by the Avery team under management arrangements. The deal transitions these properties into full ownership, marking a significant step in the consolidation and expansion of its national care home portfolio.  Following the transaction, Avery now owns and operates 106 homes comprising 8,614 beds across its UK-wide network.

Commenting on the acquisition, Jeremy Richardson, Avery’s Chief Executive said:
“We are delighted to welcome the Artisan homes into the Avery Group.  Through our previous management relationship, these are homes we know well and there is very clear fit with wider Group’.

The Group’s majority shareholder David Jr Reuben of Reuben Brothers added:
“Acquiring the Artisan Group was an obvious strategic step given the strength of the relationship and further solidifies our long term commitment to Avery and the social care sector”.