L&M Healthcare

What L&M Healthcare does

L&M Healthcare (legal name: London and Manchester Healthcare Limited) is a privately held UK operator of purpose-built nursing homes specialising in complex dementia care, including complex dementia (CDBU), acquired brain injury (ABI), and mental health (MH) needs. The group runs five to six homes across the North West of England — Cherry Tree House (Stockport), Gainsborough House (Warrington), Whittle Hall (Warrington), Hulton House (Preston), Kitwood House (Northwich), and Finney House (Preston) — with a head office in Lostock Gralam, Cheshire. Differentiated clinical capabilities include a full-time Assistant Psychologist team embedded in each home, a Dementia Strategy 2023-26 built around four therapeutic pillars (Music, Art, Exercise, Animal Therapy), sensory-focused environments, and a sister construction company (DBS) that designs and builds the facilities.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring residential and nursing care fees paid by self-funders and local authorities for long-stay placements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; admissions are conducted direct-to-consumer via home managers, brochure requests, website enquiries, and arranged visits, with no intermediary distribution channels. The company's competitive moat rests on clinical specialisation in complex conditions, an unusual in-house psychologist workforce, recognised design and care awards (Knight Frank 2022, Care Home Awards, Great British Care Awards), and CQC GOOD-rated regulatory standing. The business is founder/management-owned, with no disclosed private equity or institutional investment, and relies on internal training via the L&M Healthcare Academy to develop home managers.

Name

L&M Healthcare

Legal name

London and Manchester Healthcare Limited

Website

https://lmhealthcare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

L&M Healthcare is a privately held UK operator of five to six purpose-built nursing homes in the North West of England, providing personalised dementia nursing and complex care (CDBU, acquired brain injury, mental health) to elderly residents via recurring fee-based admissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dementia and Complex Nursing Care

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Dementia Nursing / Memory Care SNFs (HLADADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Acuity/Late-Stage Dementia & Complex Care (Enhanced Nursing Memory Care) (HLADACAF), Memory Care Units within Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF/Nursing Homes) (HLADACAC), Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

Keywords

• Dementia nursing care
• Complex care services
• Elderly residential care
• Acquired brain injury care
• Mental health nursing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lostock Gralam

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Nursing Home Care Fees: Residential and nursing care services provided to elderly residents requiring dementia care, complex dementia (CDBU), acquired brain injury (ABI), and mental health (MH) care. Services include room accommodation, meals, activities, and 24-hour care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

L&M Healthcare operates five purpose-built nursing homes in the North West of England providing personalized dementia nursing care, complex dementia (CDBU) care, and complex nursing care for acquired brain injury (ABI) and mental health (MH) conditions. Each home delivers 24-hour residential nursing in a hotel-like environment with en-suite rooms, daily activities, and on-site therapies including Music, Art, Exercise, and Animal Therapy. The company is distinguished by a dedicated full-time Assistant Psychologist team supporting residents with complex needs.

Product overview

L&M Healthcare is a operator of five to six purpose-built nursing homes in the North West of England (Cherry Tree House in Stockport, Gainsborough House and Whittle Hall in Warrington, Hulton House in Preston, Kitwood House in Northwich, and Finney House in Preston). The company's core offering is personalized dementia nursing and complex nursing care including complex dementia (CDBU), acquired brain injury (ABI), and mental health (MH) care. Homes are positioned as luxurious, hotel-like environments offering en-suite rooms, smart TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, bistro-style dining, sensory hubs, libraries, activity centres, cinemas, and outdoor spaces. The portfolio is complemented by four therapeutic activity programs — Music, Art, Exercise, and Animal Therapy — delivered both directly and through partners such as Nordoff and Robbins for music therapy. Communication and engagement products include the monthly 'The Inside Story' newsletter, virtual tour videos, and pandemic-era innovations such as The Haharchers radio plays, Family Favourites Radio shows, and the Jillanory video story series. The L&M Healthcare Academy trains future home managers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dementia Nursing Care Specialized nursing care for residents living with dementia, including complex dementia (CDBU), delivered with a person-centred approach and stimulation of mind, memory, motor skills, and physical activity. Available to elderly individuals and their families seeking specialist 24-hour residential care.
• Complex Nursing Care (ABI & Mental Health) Specialized nursing care for individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and mental health conditions, provided in a home-from-home environment with tailored care plans. For residents requiring complex mental health and neurological care.
• Dementia Plus Care Enhanced dementia care program offered at Hulton House, Kitwood House, and Whittle Hall, providing additional support layers for residents with more advanced dementia needs.
• Cherry Tree House A purpose-built nursing home in Romiley, Stockport, providing dementia nursing and complex care with ensuite rooms, daily activities, and dining facilities.
• Gainsborough House
• Hulton House
• Kitwood House
• Whittle Hall
• Finney House
• Music, Art, Exercise and Animal Therapy Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Music therapy pilot at Cherry Tree House demonstrated significant outcomes in encouraging residents to engage and take part in other activities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nordoff and RobbinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic therapy provider collaborating with L&M Healthcare for weekly full-day music therapy sessions. Partnership began at Hulton House in Preston with successful pilot, then expanded to Cherry Tree House in Stockport. Nordoff and Robbins is a leading music therapy charity.
• ApetitominorOthersMeals supplier providing delicious and nutritionally balanced meals to L&M Healthcare residents.
• B&M SuppliesminorOthersLong-standing PPE and supplies supplier based in the Wirral that provided essential equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Was extremely loyal and helpful, keeping costs stable during supply chain pressures.
• DBS (sister company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company that designs and builds all L&M Healthcare homes. Won Care Sector Supplier Award for designing and building Kitwood House during the pandemic without losing a day's work.
• ZoolabminorOthersUK's number one animal handling experience and life-long learning company. Provides animal visits to care homes for resident engagement and entertainment.
• Memory Lane Productions / Memory Lane Theatre GroupminorOthersTouring theatre company that produces musical performances for care home residents, including 'Sailor Boy' musical at Gainsborough House.
• Evermore ProductionsminorOthersPart of Memory Lane Theatre Group, touring theatre company providing pantomime performances for care home residents.
• Family Favourites RadiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadio program producing special request shows for care homes specializing in dementia care. Created shows following interest from 'The Haharchers' radio plays produced during pandemic.
• Knight FrankminorOthersProperty consultancy that awarded Kitwood House a prestigious Knight Frank Award 2022 for its design as a centre of excellence in dementia care.
• Care Quality Commission (CQC)coreOthersIndependent regulator of health and social care in England. Conducts regular inspections of all L&M Healthcare homes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caring Homes Group: Privately held UK care home operator running a mid-sized portfolio of residential and nursing homes, including dementia care. Closely comparable to L&M in size, private ownership profile, and focus on quality-led elderly care with a mix of dementia and complex needs residents.
• Hamberley Care Homes: UK premium care home operator with a comparable estate size and emphasis on high-quality, hotel-style environments for residents including dementia and complex care. Similar positioning to L&M's purpose-built, amenity-rich homes and mid-market premium pricing.
• Avery Healthcare: Privately held UK nursing and dementia care home operator with a similar mid-sized portfolio and quality-focused brand. Comparable to L&M in operating model, dementia specialization and family-targeted marketing.
• Porthaven Care Homes: UK operator of a small number of high-end, purpose-built care homes offering residential, nursing and dementia care. Strongly comparable to L&M's premium purpose-built estate and dementia-plus positioning, though slightly larger.
• Maria Mallaband Care Group: UK private care home operator with a multi-site portfolio including dementia and complex nursing care. Comparable to L&M in scale, mix of elderly and specialist nursing, and private ownership profile.

Broad incumbents

• Barchester Healthcare: One of the UK's largest private care home operators with a national estate of nursing and dementia care homes. Overlaps with L&M on dementia and complex care but operates at materially greater scale with broader geographic coverage.
• HC-One: The UK's largest individual care home operator, providing residential, nursing and dementia care nationally. Comparable services to L&M but at significantly greater scale, with a larger share of local-authority commissioned residents.
• Care UK: Major UK provider of residential, nursing and dementia care across a large national portfolio. Overlaps with L&M on dementia nursing and complex care but operates at greater scale and with broader geographic reach.
• MHA (Methodist Homes): One of the UK's largest charitable providers of residential, nursing and dementia care. Comparable care categories to L&M but operates as a charity with a substantially larger national footprint.
• Anchor: Large not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people in England, including nursing, dementia and residential care homes. Comparable dementia and elderly nursing services to L&M but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lm_healthcare
• Facebookfacebook.com/lmhealthcare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l-m-healthcare
• Instagraminstagram.com/lmhealthcare
• Pinterestpinterest.com/lmhealthcare

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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