Century Healthcare

What Century Healthcare does

Century Healthcare Ltd. is a privately held, family-owned operator of residential and nursing care homes in England, founded in the late 1990s and headquartered in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. The group operates seven care homes across Lancashire (Lytham, Chorley, Wigan) and Hampshire (Portsmouth): Ambleside Bank, Euxton Park, Gillibrand Hall, Lytham Court, Mary Rose Manor, New Thursby, and Priory Court. Across these sites the company delivers four service lines: Dementia Care, Residential Care, Nursing Care, and Complex Care, plus day care services at Ambleside Bank. The company employs more than 250 staff and is led by Managing Director Niraj Brahmabhatt.

The underlying operating model is a direct-to-consumer care services business with no proprietary technology platform. Day-to-day operations rely on standard healthcare management systems for care planning, medication management, and regulatory compliance. The company differentiates through a 10-part mandatory staff training programme with CIEH-certified qualifications and NVQ progression pathways, and through distinctive real estate including a Grade II listed building (Gillibrand Hall, 1808) and a sensitively converted Victorian property (Lytham Court). Residents and families are acquired through three channels: private self-funders, Local Authority Social Services commissioned placements, and NHS/Clinical Commissioning Group commissioned placements, with a Business Development Manager overseeing admissions and occupancy.

Revenue is generated through recurring weekly care fees, which are not publicly disclosed and are determined per-resident via pre-admission assessments reflecting individual care needs, room type, and length of stay. The company is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and complies with NHS Safeguarding Adults guidelines. Marketing and demand generation run primarily through the company website, LinkedIn, Facebook, community engagement events, and Care Home Open Week. There is no evidence of external institutional investment, M&A activity, or recent funding events; the business has been built organically over 25-plus years under family ownership.

Name

Century Healthcare

Legal name

Century Healthcare Ltd.

Website

https://centuryhealthcare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Century Healthcare is a family-owned English care home group operating seven residential, nursing, dementia, and complex care homes across Lancashire and Hampshire, serving older adults funded by private payers, Local Authorities, and the NHS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Nursing Care

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB), Small Residential Care Homes (RCFE/Board & Care) (HLADABAF), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB)

Keywords

• Residential care services
• Nursing care homes
• Dementia care services
• Complex care services
• Elderly care facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Lytham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential and Nursing Care Fees: Revenue is generated through care home fees paid by private self-funding residents, Local Authority-funded residents, and NHS/Clinical Commissioning Group commissioned care placements. Fees cover accommodation, personal care, nursing care, and additional services. The company conducts pre-admission assessments to determine care needs and develop personalised care plans.
2. Day Care Services: Ambleside Bank provides day care in addition to residential accommodation, offering another revenue stream from individuals seeking part-time or temporary care services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Century Healthcare operates seven care homes across England providing residential, nursing, dementia, and complex care services to older adults, including private self-funding residents, NHS/CCG placements, and Local Authority-commissioned residents. The group also offers day care services at Ambleside Bank in Wigan and delivers all services through owned facilities with no resellers or franchisees.

Product overview

Century Healthcare is an award-winning, family-owned care home group operating seven care homes across the UK (Ambleside Bank, Euxton Park, Gillibrand Hall, Lytham Court, Mary Rose Manor, New Thursby, and Priory Court). The company offers four distinct care service lines: Dementia Care, Residential Care, Nursing Care, and Complex Care. Each care home operates as a distinct branded location with individual facilities and specializations (e.g., Euxton Park focuses on older adults 65+ and physical disabilities; Gillibrand Hall is a grade II listed building providing nursing and dementia care; Lytham Court is a Victorian property for specialist dementia nursing). With over 25 years of experience, the group delivers clinically-led, person-centred care emphasizing dignity, independence, and quality of life for residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ambleside Bank Care Home Residential care home in Wigan providing residential accommodation and day care for up to 40 residents. All rooms are en-suite with two double rooms available, and amenities include a TV lounge, quiet lounge, hairdressing salon, spacious dining room, and cinema room.
• Euxton Park Care Home 63-room care home located on Wigan Road in Chorley, Lancashire, specialising in care for older adults (65+) and individuals with physical disabilities. Offers clinically-led support in comfortable, well-appointed accommodations.
• Gillibrand Hall Care Home Elegant grade II listed building built in 1808, set in five acres of grounds with panoramic views of the Douglas Valley. Located minutes from Chorley town centre, providing nursing and specialist dementia care.
• Lytham Court Care Home Sensitively converted Victorian property in a prime location overlooking Lowther Gardens in Lytham. Provides specialist dementia nursing care tailored to individual needs.
• Mary Rose Manor Care Home Purpose-built care home opened in 2015 in Portsmouth, in a central and accessible location for residents and visitors. Provides high-quality care services.
• New Thursby Care Home Turn of the century building nestled between sand dunes, one of the most recognisable landmarks on the Fylde coast. Includes a purpose-built extension housing state-of-the-art equipment, providing high-quality nursing care.
• Priory Court Care Home Care home in Lytham with views of Granny's Bay, Fairhaven Lake, and across the estuary to Southport. Provides nursing and dementia care services.
• Dementia Care Services Specialised care programs for individuals living with dementia, delivered across multiple homes including Gillibrand Hall and Lytham Court with tailored individual care plans, reminiscence activities, safe environments, and trained staff in dementia awareness.
• Residential Care Services Person-centred residential care services providing accommodation, personal care, and support with daily living activities for older adults in a warm, dignified environment.
• Nursing Care Services Clinically-led nursing care delivered by qualified nurses, providing high standards of medical and personal care for residents with complex health needs, including medication management, health monitoring, wound care, and coordination with healthcare professionals.
• Complex Care Services Specialist care for individuals with complex, high-dependency needs requiring intensive support, bespoke care plans, and multidisciplinary team involvement, including physical disabilities, complex medical conditions, and end-of-life or palliative care.
• Day Care Services Day care services at Ambleside Bank offering part-time or temporary care for individuals who attend during the day and return home in the evenings, providing respite for family carers and social engagement for attendees.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Care Quality Commission (CQC)coreOthersThe Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Century Healthcare's homes comply with CQC standards and regulatory expectations. The company works within CQC guidelines and is subject to their inspection and oversight.
• Local Authorities / Social ServicescoreOthersLocal Authority Social Services departments commission care placements for eligible individuals and handle safeguarding referrals. The company maintains relationships with local authorities for both commissioning and safeguarding purposes.
• Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)coreOthersCCGs commission healthcare services from care providers. Century Healthcare receives NHS-funded nursing care placements and works with CCGs to provide clinical care services.
• GP Services and Healthcare ProfessionalsminorOthersThe homes work with local GPs, district nurses, and healthcare professionals to provide integrated care for residents. Communication with GPs is maintained for resident health needs and hospital referrals.
• Local Community Businesses and Organisations (Mother's Day Support)minorOthersFor Mother's Day celebrations, Ambleside Bank received support from local businesses including Middle and Wood Funeral Directors (flowers and chocolates), Orchid Bloom Florist (daffodils), Fir Tree College students (flower delivery and visits), Murals by Me (hand-painted floral window designs), Sweet Treats (bouquets and sweet bags), and The Cake Shed (cakes).
• Montrose Hall Care HomeminorOthersAmbleside Bank residents (Jean and Tommy) regularly visit Montrose Hall Care Home for a fortnightly Veterans Afternoon Tea event, building community connections with other care home residents and staff.
• Home SafariminorOthersHome Safari provides animal visit experiences to care homes. Lytham Court welcomed Home Safari for a special animal visit, giving residents the opportunity to interact with a variety of animals.
• Montrose Hall Care Home Veterans Afternoon TeaminorOthersA regular community event hosted at Montrose Hall Care Home for veterans, with a Veterans Museum, local veteran speakers, and afternoon tea. Ambleside Bank residents with military family connections attend regularly.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avery Healthcare: Privately held UK care home operator with a similar multi-site footprint spanning residential, nursing, and dementia care across England. Closely comparable in scale (~80+ homes), private ownership profile, and service mix to Century Healthcare.
• Four Seasons Health Care: UK care home operator delivering residential, nursing, and dementia services through owned and managed homes across the UK. Directly comparable care model with similar payer mix including NHS/CCG commissioning.
• Methodist Homes (MHA): Large UK charity provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care with strong heritage/community ethos similar to Century Healthcare's family-owned positioning. Overlapping services with comparable emphasis on person-centred care.
• Runwood Homes: Privately owned UK care home group with a comparable mid-size footprint focused on residential, nursing, and dementia care for older people. Closely aligned with Century Healthcare in ownership structure, service lines, and scale.
• Hill Care Group: Mid-size private UK operator providing residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care across the North of England. Particularly comparable given geographic overlap with Lancashire and similar multi-acuity service mix.
• Sanctuary Care: UK care home operator providing residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care through a national portfolio of homes. Comparable multi-acuity operating model with similar commissioning relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Care UK: Major UK private care provider delivering residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care through owned homes and local-authority partnerships. Comparable service breadth with substantially larger scale.
• Anchor Hanover: Major UK not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people, including residential and dementia services at scale. Comparable care service offering with broader housing-and-care integration.
• Barchester Healthcare: One of the UK's largest private care home groups operating residential, nursing, and dementia care at scale. Overlaps directly with Century Healthcare's service mix but operates a materially larger portfolio across a broader geography.
• HC-One: The UK's largest private care home operator with a national portfolio of residential, nursing, and dementia homes. Highly comparable service offering with deeper scale and PE-backed balance sheet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/New-Thursby-Nursing-Care-Home-109096480621167
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/century-healthcare-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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