Christie & Co has announced the sale of West Melton Lodge in Wath-upon-Dearne, near Rotherham in South Yorkshire.

West Melton Lodge is a well-established care home registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide long-stay residential care for up to 32 residents.

It is located in the village of West Melton, approximately five miles north of Rotherham and a similar distance south east of Barnsley.

The home, previously owned and operated by Stephen Oldale and Susan Leigh, was brought to market to allow them to pursue their retirement.

Following a confidential sales process with Jonathan Wickens at Christie & Co, it has been purchased by first-time entrant in the sector, Sriya Care.

Rahul Sood, director at Sriya Care, said: “We took over the West Melton Lodge care home in the Rotherham area at the end of June with a clear commitment to continuing the warm, resident-centred ethos that had been built over the years.

“We approached this as a long-term responsibility and are focused on ensuring residents feel safe, respected, and well cared for.

“In these initial weeks, we’ve been assessing all aspects of the home and have begun laying the groundwork to raise standards across care, environment, and systems over the coming months.

“Our focus now is on steadily bringing the home up to the highest standards in every area, from compliance and care planning to resident engagement and family involvement.”

Wickens adds: “This is the fourth care home property we have sold for Stephen and Susan and we wish them all the best in their retirement.

“It is good to see the home sold to somebody who approaches the care sector with such passion and we are sure that Rahul will continue to support the great team at West Melton Lodge.”

West Melton Lodge was sold for an undisclosed price.