What Tanglewood Care Homes does

Tanglewood Care Homes is a UK-based, privately-held operator of elderly residential care homes operating under Tanglewood Care Services Ltd. Founded in 1989 in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, the company has grown to 23 purpose-built care homes across England, with 12 concentrated in Lincolnshire and the remainder in Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, the West Midlands, and Leicestershire. Each home ranges from 30 to 92 beds, implying total capacity of approximately 1,250-1,350 beds, and offers a continuum of care types: residential, nursing, dementia, respite, day, and palliative care, with weekly fees disclosed at £1,100-£1,300 for self-funders.

The company runs a direct, sales-led go-to-market where families contact individual homes via phone, website enquiry, or in-person viewings, supplemented by referrals from GPs, hospitals, social workers, NHS continuing healthcare teams, and local authorities. Marketing relies on the company's website, individual home Facebook pages, community events (open days, grand openings, intergenerational activities with local schools), and trust signals from Care Quality Commission ratings (multiple homes at 'Good' and two at 'Outstanding') plus industry awards (Care Home Awards 2017-2019, carehome.co.uk Top 20 Mid-size Large Care Home Groups 2026). The only notable technology integration is the LifeLibrary app, a digital memory book enabling carers and families to build personalised resident histories.

Revenue mechanics are recurring weekly fees across all six care streams, with pricing varying by care type (nursing and dementia at premiums to residential). The customer base consists of individual elderly residents — a fragmented, low-concentration pool — rather than enterprise contracts. Multiple new home openings between 2020 and 2026 (Avocet House, Bingley Park, Holbeach Meadows, Oadby Manor) indicate organic capacity-led growth funded internally, with no disclosed external funding rounds, private equity backing, or M&A activity.

Name

Tanglewood Care Homes

Legal name

Tanglewood Care Services Ltd

Website

https://tanglewoodcarehomes.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tanglewood Care Homes is a UK-based private operator of 23 elderly residential, nursing, dementia, respite, day, and palliative care homes across England, with a Lincolnshire concentration. It serves self-funding families, NHS, and local-authority-referred elderly residents through weekly recurring fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Elderly Care

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Memory Care (Mixed Campus) (HLADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Respite Care (Specialized) (HLADAKAG), Memory Care Units within Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF/Nursing Homes) (HLADACAC), Emergency / On-Demand Respite Care (HSABAGAD)

Keywords

• Residential elderly care
• Dementia care services
• Nursing care homes
• Respite and day care
• Palliative end-of-life care

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Fees: Fees charged for long-term residential care accommodation and support services. Covers 24-hour personalised care, freshly prepared meals, accommodation, laundry, and activities programme.
2. Nursing Care Fees: Fees for 24-hour clinical support from registered nurses for residents with complex medical needs. Higher rate than residential care due to clinical expertise required.
3. Dementia Care Fees: Specialist care services for individuals living with dementia, including tailored care plans, trained staff, and specialised environments.
4. Respite Care Fees: Short-term stay fees for recovery periods, caregiver breaks, or trial stays before permanent admission. Includes full access to facilities and care services.
5. Day Care Fees: Fees for daytime care services allowing seniors to experience the care home environment, participate in activities, and enjoy social connections without overnight stays.
6. Palliative Care Fees: End-of-life care services providing compassionate support for residents and families during difficult times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tanglewood Care Homes operates a network of over 20 purpose-built care homes across England, primarily clustered in Lincolnshire, providing 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia, respite, day, and palliative care for older adults. Each home offers personalised care plans, accommodation, freshly prepared meals, laundry, activities programmes, and premium amenities (cinemas, hair salons, bistros), and partners with the LifeLibrary app to enable digital memory books that strengthen person-centred care delivery.

Product overview

Tanglewood Care Homes operates a portfolio of 22 care homes across the UK (primarily in Lincolnshire and surrounding counties), offering a continuum of care services including Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Day Care, and Palliative Care. The company provides both single care home facilities and modular service offerings. Their individual care homes (such as Avocet House, Cedar Falls, Beeston Rise, Bingley Park, and others) serve as the primary products, with each offering varying bed capacities and specialisations. Additional services include the LifeLibrary app integration for digital memory books. Care types range from low-level residential support to complex 24-hour nursing and end-of-life palliative care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Abbey Wood Lodge: A purpose-built residential care home in Ormskirk, Lancashire, offering compassionate care in safe and comfortable surroundings.
• Avocet House
• Beeston Rise
• Bingley Park
• Cedar Falls
• Cloverleaf
• Gateford Lodge
• Holbeach Meadows
• Humberston House
• Hunters Creek
• Lindley Park
• Meadows Park
• Mount Croft
• Oadby Manor
• Otley Meadows
• Richard House
• Sandpiper
• Sleaford Hall
• Tanglewood (Horncastle)
• Toray Pines
• Trafford Waters
• Trent Bridge
• York Manor

Products and services

• Residential Care 24-hour residential support for older adults needing a low level of assistance with daily living activities such as washing, bathing, medication management, meals, and companionship. Designed for those finding it difficult to cope at home or who need more help than home carers can provide. Available across the Tanglewood network of homes.
• Dementia Care Specialised support for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, delivered by trained staff using personalised care plans, safe environments with clear signage and memory boxes, and daily interactions and activities tailored to individual needs. Available at dementia-rated Tanglewood homes including Avocet House, Hunters Creek, Meadows Park, Richard House, Sleaford Hall, Tanglewood (Horncastle), Holbeach Meadows and Humberston House.
• Nursing Care 24-hour support for residents requiring clinical nursing expertise due to complex medical needs. Care is delivered against individualised Residents Care Plans using a holistic approach, with on-site registered nurses providing medication management and coordination with external healthcare professionals.
• Respite Care Short-term care for people usually looked after at home by a relative or professional carer, or for those recovering from a hospital stay. Frequently used as a trial stay for families evaluating a home before permanent admission. Includes full access to home facilities and care services. Some homes run promotions such as '4 weeks for the price of 3' at Beeston Rise.
• Day Care Daytime care services for seniors not ready for overnight stays, providing social interactions with other individuals, activities, meals, and professional supervision. Supports unpaid caregivers during the day while giving seniors structured engagement.
• Palliative Care Compassionate end-of-life support providing a warm, comfortable atmosphere with emotional and physical support for residents and their families during the final stages of life.
• LifeLibrary digital memory book Life story application that enables carers and families to build a shared digital memory book for each resident. Strengthens communication between families and care staff, supports personalised care planning and provides meaningful engagement and activity opportunities. Available for use with residents across Tanglewood's homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Humberston House and Holbeach Meadows achieved highest possible 'Outstanding' overall CQC ratings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• LifeLibrarycoreTechnology or IntegrationLifeLibrary is a life story app that enables genuine, person-centred care for those in residential care. It allows carers and families to build a digital memory book for each resident. For families, it provides a valuable connection to loved ones, offering a window into their daily lives through photos, stories, and updates.
• Dementia Friendly BarberssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialised, empathetic grooming service tailored to the unique needs of gentlemen living with dementia. The skilled team is trained in dementia-friendly practices ensuring every visit is conducted with comfort, dignity, and respect. Regular visits to Richard House Care Home help residents look and feel their best while fostering confidence and wellbeing.
• Websters FisheriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partnership providing residents at Bingley Park with outings to enjoy traditional fish and chips at their establishment, creating meaningful community connections and experiences for residents.
• Eldwick Primary SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal primary school partnership bringing regular intergenerational activities into Bingley Park care home, fostering connections between residents and children.
• The Lanes Primary SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school partnership at Beeston Rise creating intergenerational projects and community connections, with residents sharing skills with children.
• Phoenix FCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeeston Rise sponsors Phoenix FC, keeping local football at the heart of community life and connecting with residents' passion for the sport.
• Small Saints PreschoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntergenerational programme bringing preschool children to visit care homes, creating meaningful connections between generations.
• Be-Great FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness partner providing boxing sessions at Beeston Rise care home, supporting residents' physical wellbeing and engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tanglewoodcarehomes
• Xx.com/TWCareHomes

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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