What Sandstone Care Group does

Sandstone Care Group is a privately held UK care home operator founded in 2020 by directors Ben Challinor, James Parkin, and Richard Shore, who collectively bring more than 50 years of care sector experience gained through their prior management company Caresolve. The company provides residential, nursing, dementia, specialist/complex nursing, bariatric, early onset dementia, respite, and palliative care services across a portfolio of 13 care homes spanning 7 UK regions (Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Yorkshire & Humber, West Midlands, Wales & Borders, and Cumbria). Its care homes are predominantly purpose-built or newly refurbished facilities featuring modern amenities including nurse call technology, sensory rooms, cinema rooms, en-suite wet rooms, and spa facilities, with several homes rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission and averaging 9.4–9.8 review scores on carehome.co.uk.

The group operates a direct-to-consumer distribution model, acquiring residents and families through its corporate website, individual home Facebook pages, community events (summer fetes, galas), referrals from healthcare professionals and local authorities, and word-of-mouth. Revenue is generated through recurring weekly/monthly care fees, with services typically funded by a mix of self-funders, local authority commissioners, and NHS Continuing Healthcare. Pricing is quote-based, determined by individual care needs assessments and room selection, with a premium tier ('The Regency Suites') offered in selected homes. The operating model combines organic openings (The Oaks, Oak Springs, Ribble Court, Manor Park) with acquisitions (Burscough Manor, Priesty Fields, Dalton Court, Birkdale Tower, Parklands), driving a 13x expansion in home count within five years. The company has no disclosed external equity investors, no parent company, and operates with a lean corporate team overseeing a larger clinical and care workforce distributed across its homes.

Name

Sandstone Care Group

Legal name

Sandstone Care Group

Website

https://sandstonecare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sandstone Care Group is a UK-based, privately held care home operator founded in 2020, running 13 purpose-built and refurbished homes across 7 regions delivering residential, nursing, dementia, specialist, respite, and palliative care to elderly residents via a direct-to-consumer model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

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

Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB), Hospice Care in Assisted Living / Residential Care Facilities (HLADAHAE), Dementia/Alzheimer’s Respite Care (Specialized) (HLADAKAG), Short-Term Dementia Respite & Transitional Memory Care Programs (HLADACAG)

Keywords

• Residential care homes
• Dementia care services
• Nursing care provision
• Elderly care facilities
• Specialist care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Fees: Ongoing fees for residential care services provided in their portfolio of care homes across multiple UK regions. Fees are recurring (weekly/monthly) and vary by care type and room selection.
2. Dementia Care Services: Specialized dementia care provision with dedicated units and staff training, commanding premium pricing for specialist care delivery.
3. Nursing Care Services: Registered nursing care for residents with complex medical needs, provided by qualified nursing staff in appropriate facilities.
4. Respite Care: Short-term respite care placements offering families temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities, charged on a per-stay basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sandstone Care Group operates 13 care homes across seven UK regions, providing 24/7 residential, nursing, dementia, respite, bariatric, specialist complex nursing, palliative, and early onset dementia care. Services are delivered by trained staff in modern, purpose-built or refurbished facilities with en-suite rooms, sensory rooms, cinema rooms, and restaurant-quality meals, under recurring weekly care fee arrangements.

Product overview

Sandstone Care Group operates a growing portfolio of 13 care homes across the UK, providing residential, nursing, and dementia care services within modern, vibrant communities. The portfolio includes both purpose-built luxury care homes (The Oaks, Oak Springs, Ribble Court, Telford Hall, Birkdale Tower, Parklands, Manor Park) and acquired homes (St Helens Hall, Longridge Hall, Fleetwood Hall, Burscough Manor, Priesty Fields, Dalton Court). Care types offered include residential care, dementia care, nursing care, specialist/complex nursing, bariatric care, early onset dementia, respite care, and palliative/end-of-life care. The group also offers an enhanced offering called The Regency Suites in selected homes for residents seeking premium accommodations and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Oaks Care Home A purpose-built, 73-bed luxury nursing and residential home in Newtown, Powys, Wales offering residential care, dementia care and nursing care.
• Oak Springs Care Home A 74-bedroom purpose-built care home in Wavertree, Liverpool offering residential, dementia, and early onset dementia care across three floors with the latest nurse call technology.
• Ribble Court Care Home A purpose-built care home in Much Hoole, Preston offering residential, dementia, bariatric and specialist/complex nursing care.
• Telford Hall Care Home A luxury, purpose-built care home in Telford, Shropshire offering residential care, dementia care, nursing care, and respite care.
• Burscough Manor Care Home An 80-bedroom luxury care home in Burscough, Ormskirk offering residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care with en-suite wet rooms.
• Priesty Fields Care Home A 78-bedroom luxury care home in Congleton, Cheshire offering residential, residential dementia and nursing care, with spa facilities and a pub.
• Dalton Court Care Home A care home in Cockermouth, Cumbria offering dementia care, specialist nursing care, respite care, and palliative and end-of-life care near Lake District National Park.
• Birkdale Tower Care Home A modern 53-room purpose-built care home in Southport offering residential and dementia care, with cinema room, couples rooms available, and a putting green.
• Parklands Care Home A 70-bedroom purpose-built care home in Southport offering residential, dementia and nursing care with en-suite wet rooms and spacious lounges.
• Manor Park Care Home A purpose-built luxury care home in Old Malton, North Yorkshire providing outstanding residential and dementia care with premium finishes.
• St Helens Hall Care Home An award-winning care home in Thatto Heath, St Helens offering residential, specialist dementia, and short-term respite care.
• Longridge Hall Care Home A care home in Longridge, Preston accommodating up to 60 residents, providing residential living with specialist dementia support and short-term respite.
• Fleetwood Hall Care Home A purpose-built care home in Fleetwood, Lancashire providing residential and residential dementia care, rated 'Good' by CQC.
• The Regency Suites A premium enhanced room and service offering within selected Sandstone care homes, designed for residents who want more choice, more comfort, and a more personal experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 9.4-9.8 customer review score on carehome.co.uk across portfolio homes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• CaresolveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSandstone Care Group's directors previously operated and managed care homes throughout the UK through their management company Caresolve before establishing Sandstone Care Group to operate their own homes. Caresolve provided operational management expertise that informed Sandstone's approach to quality care delivery.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HC-One: UK's largest individual care home operator with c.270+ homes providing residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Closest direct comparability to Sandstone in services and customer base, though at significantly greater scale.
• Care UK: Large UK provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care across ~150+ homes, plus broader health and social care services. Wider portfolio than Sandstone but with strong overlap in elderly residential and dementia care.
• Barchester Healthcare: One of the UK's largest private care home operators with ~250 homes offering residential, nursing, and dementia care. Directly comparable business model to Sandstone but at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Country Court Care: Family-owned UK care home operator with 30+ homes offering residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Comparable size, customer base, and operating model to Sandstone, with similar regional concentration.
• Advinia Health Care: UK care home operator with ~38 homes focused on residential, nursing, dementia, and complex care, including bariatric provision. Highly comparable specialist-care and complex-needs offering to Sandstone's Ribble Court and similar homes.
• Ideal Carehomes: UK care home operator with ~30+ purpose-built homes focused on residential and dementia care. Comparable mid-market roll-up strategy, premium new-build model, and target customer base.
• Runwood Homes: Established UK care home group operating ~70+ homes for elderly residential, nursing, dementia, and young-person care. Similar multi-regional UK footprint and mixed new-build/acquisition expansion approach.
• Avery Healthcare: Mid-sized UK care home operator (~80 homes) focused on premium, purpose-built residential, nursing, and dementia care. Closely aligned with Sandstone's premium positioning and growth-through-development strategy.
• Maria Mallaband Care Group: UK private care home operator running ~80+ homes across residential, nursing, dementia, and specialist care. Highly comparable portfolio mix, geographic spread, and acquisition-led growth model.

Regional players

• Royal Bay Care Homes: Boutique operator of premium care homes on the South Coast of England offering residential, nursing, and dementia care. Comparable premium/luxury positioning but in a different geography to Sandstone's northern footprint.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BurscoughManor

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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