Akari Homes

What Akari Homes does

Akari Homes (operating as Akari Care Limited) is a UK for-profit provider of residential, nursing and specialist dementia care homes. The company operates a portfolio of 38 care homes across England and Wales, regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) in Wales, with named locations in the North East, North West, East Midlands, South East, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, and North Wales. Headcount is reported at 501–1,000 employees, with a centralised support office in Leeds (registered office: First Floor Leeds House, Central Park, New Lane, Leeds LS11 5DZ) handling Sales Ledger, Payroll, Estates, Purchase Ledger, Recruitment/HR and General Enquiries. The firm was incorporated under company number 08206619 and operates under copyright from 2015; firmographics record 1997 as the founding year.

The company's core offering is a portfolio of care-type modules delivered across its homes: Residential Care, Nursing Care, Specialist Dementia Care, Palliative / End-of-Life Care, Respite / Short-Stay Care, Day Care, and Intermediate / Rehabilitation Care. Service delivery is anchored by a bespoke dementia-design capability — memory communities with rest areas, points of interest, colour/contrast cues and way-finding landmarks — supported by a full-time Dementia Lead and in-house training programme. Personalisation is delivered through 'Life Story' / 'This Is Your Life' resident history books and resident-led interview panels for prospective care assistants. Reviews across the portfolio (carehome.co.uk) score 8.9–9.9, with one CQC 'Outstanding' rating (Ayresome Court, responsive) and the majority rated 'Good' in caring.

Revenue is generated from two streams: self-funded resident fees covering personal care, nursing care (where applicable) and accommodation (food, heating, living costs); and local-authority commissioned placements following means-tested assessment, working alongside social workers and clinicians. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by home, length of stay, level of care, room size/location and chargeable extras, billed monthly. Distribution is direct-to-consumer (website search-by-postcode, dedicated home managers, pre-admission assessments) plus local-authority commissioning relationships. The website's copyright indicates Akari Care Limited has operated the brand since 2015; ultimate beneficial ownership, cap-table details and revenue figures are not disclosed in the source data and remain a data gap.

Name

Akari Homes

Legal name

Akari Care Limited

Website

https://akaricare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Akari Homes (Akari Care Limited) operates 38 residential, nursing and dementia care homes across England and Wales, regulated by the CQC and CIW, serving self-funding and local-authority-funded older adults with a centralised Leeds support office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Residential Care Homes (RCFE/Board & Care) (HLADABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Home Dementia Care Services (Specialized Personal Care) (HLADACAI), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB)

Keywords

• Residential care homes
• Nursing care services
• Dementia care facilities
• Elderly care homes
• Care home operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Care Home Fees (Self-Funded): Direct fees paid by self-funding residents (or their families) covering three components: personal care, nursing care (where provided by registered nurses), and accommodation (food, heating, living costs). Fee level depends on the home chosen, length of stay, level of care required, room size/location and chargeable extras selected.
2. Local Authority Commissioned Placements: Placements funded by local authorities following a means-tested financial-assessed contribution; Akari Care works closely with local authority commissioners, social workers and clinicians to take publicly funded residents alongside self-funders. When a self-funder's savings fall below the government-set upper limit, they may transition to local-authority funding.
3. Attendance Allowance / Disability-Related Benefit Pass-Through (eligible): Self-funders may be eligible for Attendance Allowance / Disability Living Allowance (tax-free, non-means-tested weekly benefits); these are referenced as part of how residents fund their stay, although they typically do not apply where local authority funding is in place.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Akari Homes (trading as Akari Care) operates a portfolio of 16+ residential, nursing and dementia care homes across England and Wales, delivering 24-hour personal care, registered-nurse nursing care, specialist dementia care, palliative/end-of-life care, respite/short-stay care, day care and intermediate/rehabilitation care to older adults and adults with complex needs. Care is delivered via individual homes (e.g., Ayresome Court, Wordsworth House, Wellburn House, Canterbury House, Seale Pastures House) under a centralised Leeds support office, with fees funded by self-paying residents, families, local authority commissioners, and (where eligible) Attendance Allowance/Disability Living Allowance/Pension Credit.

Product overview

Akari Care is a single integrated offering — a family of residential, nursing and dementia care homes — rather than a modular technology platform. The core 'product' is the care service itself, delivered across 15 named care home locations across the North East, North West, East Midlands and North Wales of the UK (including Ayresome Court, Ashfield Court, Comfort House, Seale Pastures House, Pavilion Court, Moorfield House, Dene Park House, Wellburn House, Wordsworth House, Prince's Court, St Peter's Court, Alexandra House, Church House, Aycliffe, and Canterbury House). Each home delivers a common set of care-type modules — Residential Care, Nursing Care, Dementia Care, Palliative / End-of-Life Care, Respite Care, Day Care and Intermediate / Rehabilitation Care — that are described consistently across the site. Supporting the care delivery is a separate Akari Care Benefits Scheme for colleagues (covering Wagestream flexible pay, GP access, lifestyle vouchers and a Refer-a-Friend bonus). The Dementia Care module is additionally underpinned by a dedicated dementia lead, specialist training and bespoke dementia units at selected homes such as Alexandra House, Ashfield Court and St Peter's Court. Akari Care is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) in Wales, with most homes rated 'Good' in caring and Ayresome Court rated 'Outstanding' in responsive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ayresome Court Care Home Purpose-built 43-bed care home in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees offering residential, nursing, palliative, respite and intermediate care; CQC 'Outstanding' in responsive and Top 20 Care Home (Care Homes UK) for two consecutive years; led by Home Manager Joanne Penrose.
• Ashfield Court Care Home 46-bed dementia specialist care home in Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne using a people-centred Life Story approach, with a secure garden, minibus, Hen Power arts project and Friends of Ashfield resident group; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Comfort House Care Home 42-bed residential care home in West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne with large en-suite bedrooms, communal areas, arts and crafts and entertainers; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Seale Pastures House Care Home 37-bed care home in rural south Derbyshire (Acresford, Swadlincote) holding the Dementia Premium Award from Derbyshire County Council; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Pavilion Court Care Home 75-bed care home in Cowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne offering residential, dementia and nursing care with gardens, verandas, large lounges, gardening club, baking, quizzes and knit 'n' natter activities; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Moorfield House Care Home 35-bed care home in leafy Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne with a long-tenured team and wide activity programme; led by Care Manager Donna McCauley (32 years in care); CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Dene Park House Care Home 51-bed care home in South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne offering arts & crafts, armchair exercise, pamper days and pub visits; led by Registered Home Manager Adele Lusher; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Wellburn House Care Home 90-bed specialist dementia residential care home in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, one of the largest in the Akari portfolio; managed by Louise Connell with a residents/relatives newsletter; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Wordsworth House Care Home 78-bed care home in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne with an Excellence in Care staff team, Residents' Panel that interviews prospective care assistants, and a busy activities programme (bridge club, art classes, animal therapy); led by Home Manager Lisa Coull; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Prince's Court Care Home Residential and dementia care home in North Shields, Tyne and Wear near the Royal Quays Marina, with strong family engagement; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• St Peter's Court Care Home 40-bed care home in Wallsend, Tyne & Wear specialising in residential and dementia care with scenic riverside surroundings; led by Registered Manager Danielle Powell; CQC 'Good' in caring; carehome.co.uk review score 9.9.
• Alexandra House Care Home Care home near Saltwell Park in Gateshead with a bespoke Dementia Unit (memory community with rest areas, points of interest, colour/contrast cues and way-finding landmarks) and accessible gardens; led by Home Manager Danielle Stirman; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Church House Care Home 44-bed care home set in a 200-year-old farmhouse with a modern extension in Austerson, near Nantwich, Cheshire; home-cooked meals and personalised care planning; CQC 'Good' in caring.
• Aycliffe Care Home 54-bed care home in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham featuring the 'Jolly Carer' on-site pub, film club, and trips to Beamish museum; managed by registered nurse Carol Jones; CQC 'Good' in caring and Day Care accredited.
• Canterbury House Nursing Home 52-bed (45 en-suite) nursing home in Rhyl, Denbighshire, North Wales, specialising in dementia care with Snowdonia National Park views; CIW-regulated Top 20 Care Home and Wales Annual Return 2026 filer.
• Residential Care Care delivered by trained carers (rather than registered nurses) helping residents with everyday activities such as washing, dressing, eating and mobility while preserving independence; available across the portfolio.
• Nursing Care Care provided by registered nurses in addition to trained carers for residents with complex healthcare needs such as long-term illness, disability, frequent medication regimes, wound care or daily monitoring.
• Dementia Care Specialist person-centred dementia care (including Alzheimer's) delivered by trained staff in dedicated dementia units, with a full-time Dementia Lead providing training, bespoke Dementia Unit design, Life Story-based care planning, and a Wellbeing Coordinator-led activity programme.
• Palliative / End-of-Life Care Care and emotional, practical and spiritual support for residents whose condition is no longer responding to treatment, focused on managing pain, discomfort and distressing symptoms for both residents and their families.
• Respite / Short-Stay Care Short-term residential placements for recovery from illness or operation, or to cover a regular carer who is temporarily unavailable; stays can range from days to a few months.
• Day Care Daytime service for less-dependent individuals covering assistance with tasks such as eating or washing, providing activities and companionship in a safe, supportive environment.
• Intermediate / Rehabilitation Care Rehabilitation-focused care offered as an alternative to a prolonged or unnecessary hospital stay, supporting recovery and regaining independence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ayresome Court named Top 20 Care Home (Care Homes UK) for two consecutive years
• +5 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Care Quality Commission (CQC)coreOthersRegulator of residential and nursing care in England. Akari Care operates CQC-registered homes across England and lists CQC ratings (Outstanding in responsive at Ayresome Court; Good in caring across most other homes) on individual home pages. Akari Care describes a close working relationship with the CQC.
• Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)coreOthersRegulator of residential and nursing care in Wales. Akari Care provides care homes in Wales (Canterbury House in Rhyl, plus others including Preswylfa Nursing Home and Cartref Y Borth) and submits annual returns to the Welsh Ministers; a Wales Annual Return 2026 is published.
• Newcastle United Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTagging partnership referenced in Pavilion Court 'Dream Come True' resident story — a resident's wish to visit St James' Park was fulfilled with the Newcastle United ground tour and merchandise purchase. Akari Care cross-posts and tags @NewcastleUnited on Facebook.
• Indeed.comcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRecruitment marketing partner. Akari Care's Careers Hub links to its employer profile on Indeed.com for current job vacancies across the care home portfolio.
• Hen Power (project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts and crafts engagement partner. Ashfield Court participates in the Hen Power project, giving residents access to arts and crafts activities; resident artwork has been exhibited in Newcastle. Ashfield is also applying for Lottery funding via Hen Power.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bondcare: UK private care home group operating residential, nursing and dementia homes across multiple regions of England. Comparable to Akari on private ownership, multi-region footprint and mixed service offering centred on elderly residential and dementia care.
• Ideal Carehomes: Mid-market UK operator of around 30-40 residential and dementia care homes primarily across the North and Midlands of England. Closely comparable to Akari on portfolio size, geographic concentration in Northern England, and service mix focused on residential and dementia care.
• Avery Healthcare: Privately held UK operator of ~100 residential, nursing and dementia care homes with a similar mid-market positioning to Akari. Closely comparable on service mix (residential, nursing, dementia, respite) and reliance on both self-funders and local-authority commissioners.
• Maria Mallaband Care Group: UK operator of around 80+ care homes delivering residential, nursing and dementia services across England and Wales. Closely comparable to Akari on portfolio size, geography (England + Wales), service mix and private mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Care UK: Operates 150+ residential and nursing care homes across the UK with both local-authority commissioned and self-funded residents. Directly comparable to Akari on multi-region residential/nursing/dementia service mix and mixed-payer model.
• HC-One: One of the UK's largest care home operators with ~300+ homes, providing residential, nursing and dementia care across England, Scotland and Wales. Comparable to Akari as a multi-region, multi-tier UK care home portfolio operator, but at materially larger scale.
• Sanctuary Care: Operates 100+ residential and dementia care homes across England and Scotland as part of the larger Sanctuary Housing Association group. Comparable service mix to Akari with a stronger housing association parent and broader geographic reach.
• Barchester Healthcare: Major UK private care home group operating 200+ residential and nursing homes across the country. Closely comparable to Akari on service mix (residential, nursing, dementia) and self-pay/LA dual funding model, but at much larger scale and with stronger brand recognition.
• Four Seasons Health Care: Large UK care home operator with a portfolio of residential, nursing and dementia care homes. Comparable on operating model and resident mix to Akari, though it has gone through significant restructuring including private equity ownership.
• Anchor (formerly Anchor Hanover): One of the largest not-for-profit operators of residential care and housing for older people in England, with 100+ care homes. Comparable to Akari on resident profile (older people needing residential/dementia support), though operating under a different (charitable) ownership structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/akaricarehomes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akaricare

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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