Cavalry Healthcare

What Cavalry Healthcare does

Cavalry Healthcare Limited is a UK-based, nurse-led, family-owned complex care provider founded in 2018 by Rory McDonnell, a registered nurse with a palliative-care background. Operating from its headquarters in Whalley, Lancashire, the company delivers four core service lines — Complex Care at Home, Supported Living, Stabilise & Transform, and Staffing Solutions — to individuals with complex clinical needs, autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and behaviours that challenge, primarily commissioned through NHS trusts, local authorities, social workers, and case managers. It is CQC-registered with an 'Exceptionally Caring' rating and operates across 8+ branches spanning North, Midlands, and South-West England, supported by a specialist clinical team that includes Positive Behaviour Support practitioners.

The business model combines regulated clinical care delivery with a dedicated staffing supply chain. Service delivery is funded through care packages (paid roles for support workers starting at £25k and complex care nurses at £38k-£40k) and is distributed via a referral-based sales motion targeting healthcare professionals, social workers, case managers, and commissioners. Workforce is supported by the Cavalry Connect mobile app (iOS and Android) and a Salesforce-based onboarding portal. The group also owns Present Staffing (a not-for-profit staffing subsidiary providing agency nurses and care workers), Eleo Talent Solutions, and Toto Children's Homes, all held under Cavalry Holdings Limited.

Operational scale includes 1,280+ care homes served, 800,000+ hours of care delivered, and 200,000+ shifts covered. Strategic positioning rests on clinical credibility (nurse-led, family ownership), values-based recruitment, a 6-stage vetting process, and adherence to the national Transforming Care Programme. Geographic and service-line expansion (South-West entry, Stabilise & Transform in 2024) is complemented by partnerships with TillyCo (specialist housing) and memberships in BABISM and the Restraint Reduction Network.

Name

Cavalry Healthcare

Legal name

Cavalry Healthcare Limited

Website

https://cavalrycare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cavalry Healthcare is a UK-based, nurse-led complex care provider delivering specialist clinical care, supported living, and transition services to individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs across England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Complex Home Healthcare Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Duty Skilled Nursing (RN/LPN) in the Home (HLADAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Duty 24/7 Nursing (RN/LPN) In-Home Care (HSABAHAJ), Skilled Home Health Aide Services (HHA/CNA under Skilled Plan of Care) (HLADAFAF), Medicare-Certified Skilled Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABACAA)

Keywords

• Complex care services
• Supported living
• Nursing agency
• Home healthcare
• Healthcare staffing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Blackburn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Staffing Services: Nursing agency providing temporary staff to nursing homes, care homes, and hospices. Also supplies agency nurses and care workers through their not-for-profit partner Present (formerly Cavalry Staffing).
2. Complex Care at Home: CQC registered service supporting children and adults with complex health needs in the community, including specialist medical needs, autism, learning disabilities, and complex behaviours.
3. Supported Living Services: Services focused on empowering individuals to live with greater independence in their own homes and communities.
4. Stabilise & Transform Service: Intensive service helping individuals with complex needs move safely out of hospital or secure settings into community-based care, reducing restrictive practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cavalry Healthcare is a nurse-led, family-owned care provider operating four core service lines: Complex Care at Home (specialist clinical support for individuals with complex medical needs, autism, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge), Supported Living (tailored in-home services fostering independence), Stabilise & Transform (intensive support for transitioning individuals from hospital or secure settings into community-based care), and Staffing Solutions (nursing agency supplying temporary nurses and care workers to nursing homes, care homes, and hospices via its not-for-profit subsidiary Present Staffing).

Product overview

Cavalry Healthcare is a nurse-led, family-owned care provider offering a portfolio of integrated care services. The company operates four core service lines: Complex Care (specialist clinical support at home for individuals with medical needs, autism, and learning disabilities), Supported Living (tailored services fostering independence), Stabilise & Transform (intensive support for transitioning from institutional care), and Transforming Care (innovation-driven approach aligned with the national Transforming Care Programme). The company also operates Present Staffing, a not-for-profit staffing subsidiary providing agency nurses and care workers, and maintains internal staffing solutions to ensure workforce continuity across all services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complex Care Specialist CQC-registered complex care service providing expert clinical support for individuals with medical and clinical needs, enabling independence and enhancing quality of life. Supports children and adults with complex clinical conditions, autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and behaviours that challenge.
• Supported Living Tailored supported living services that empower individuals with assistance for daily living tasks, specialist support for autism and mental health, and guidance for community participation. Fosters independence, dignity, and inclusion.
• Stabilise & Transform Intensive specialist support service helping individuals with complex needs stabilise, reduce restrictive practices, and transition from hospital or institutional care to greater independence in the community. Aligns with the national Transforming Care Programme.
• Staffing Solutions Nursing agency supplying experienced temporary nurses and care workers to nursing homes, care homes, and hospices. Ensures continuity of care with a strong internal bank of vetted staff, supported by partnership with Present (not-for-profit staffing company).
• Present Staffing Not-for-profit staffing subsidiary (formerly Cavalry Staffing) providing experienced agency nurses and care workers. Reinvests profits back into care through bonuses for carers and discounts for clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,280+ care homes supported
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Present (formerly Cavalry Staffing)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNot-for-profit staffing company providing experienced agency nurses and care workers. Previously known as Cavalry Staffing, Present reinvests profits back into care, providing bonuses for carers and discounts for clients.
• British Association of Brain injury and Complex Case Management (BABISM)minorOthersMembership organisation helping promote best practice in managing the needs of people with brain injury and complex needs
• Restraint Reduction Network (RRN)minorOthersMembership reflecting commitment to least restrictive practice, creating safer and more compassionate services
• Care Workers' CharityminorOthersProvides grants and mental health support to care workers in crisis. Since 2020, CWC have awarded £6.1 million to more than 12,100 people working in formal care settings across the UK.
• TillyCocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist property managers who procure, provide, and manage accommodation tailored to individual needs. Partnership ensures value for money, responsive housing solutions, and improved living standards for supported living clients.
• Headway LiverpoolminorOthersCharity for people living with brain injury. Cavalry has organised fundraisers, quizzes, and events to support Headway Liverpool.
• Parkhaven TrustminorOthersCharity specialising in caring for people with dementia. Cavalry donated £500 to build a sensory garden and provided PPE during COVID-19.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Newcross Healthcare: UK healthcare staffing and home care provider with a national branch network. Comparable to Cavalry's staffing solutions business and multi-branch UK operating model, though with broader clinical and temporary staffing reach.
• HFH Healthcare: UK specialist complex care provider delivering nurse-led packages of care in the home for adults and children with complex needs, including ventilated clients. Closely comparable to Cavalry's CQC-registered Complex Care at Home proposition.
• Total Community Care: UK specialist provider of complex care at home for individuals with spinal injuries, neurological conditions and learning disabilities. Most direct comparison to Cavalry's Complex Care at Home service model, including 1:1 nurse-led packages in the community.
• Voyage Care: Large UK provider of supported living and complex care for people with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries. Operates overlapping service lines to Cavalry's Supported Living and Stabilise & Transform offerings, serving similar NHS-commissioned cohorts.
• Prestige Nursing + Care: UK nursing agency and home care provider supplying temporary and complex care staff to individuals, care homes and NHS partners. Directly comparable to Cavalry's nursing agency roots and its Present Staffing subsidiary.
• Helping Hands Home Care: One of the UK's largest home care providers offering complex and condition-led care, live-in care and visiting care. Overlaps with Cavalry's Complex Care and 24/7 support positioning, though with broader elderly-care focus.

Broad incumbents

• Elysium Healthcare: UK provider of specialist mental health, learning disability and neurological care across hospitals and community settings. Comparable to Cavalry's learning disability and autism cohort but skewed toward inpatient settings.
• Active Care Group: Specialist UK complex care provider offering nurse-led care at home, supported living and rehabilitation. Closely comparable to Cavalry's Complex Care and Stabilise & Transform services, with broader neuro-rehabilitation capability.
• City & County Healthcare Group: One of the largest UK home care and complex care providers, encompassing multiple acquired brands. Overlaps with Cavalry's nursing agency, supported living and complex care lines but at materially greater scale.

Emerging players

• Cera Care: Tech-enabled UK home care provider using digital tools for rostering, monitoring and family updates. Overlaps with Cavalry's Cavalry Connect mobile app and home care delivery model, with greater technology investment and a more national footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cavalrycare
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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