Nottinghamshire dementia specialist, Church Farm Care, has acquired Wren Hall Nursing Home, strengthening the independent care group’s ability to deliver care across the region.

Selston-based Wren Hall will add a further 54 beds to the Church Farm Care portfolio – joining the already-four-strong group of homes based across Cotgrave, Radcliffe-on-Trent, and West Bridgford.

Wren Hall’s former owner, Anita Astle MBE – daughter of Dr and Mrs Kesari, who first built the home – will  continue leading her team of 120 and working as registered manager.

Lucy Atkinson, director of Church Farm Care, said: “Wren Hall has been achieving a high standard of care in Nottinghamshire for a long time and we are honoured to now be adding our voice and expertise to this as the team becomes part of the Church Farm family.

“Wren Hall is known for its focus on family-run, person-centered, specialist care – something that really resonates with our own approach and reputation.”

The acquisition also sees Church Farm Care taking over Little Wrens Nursery and Preschool that sits on the same site.

Patrick Atkinson, director of Church Farm Care, said: “This marks the start of an exciting period of expansion for us.

“Our goal has always been to grow sustainably while maintaining a high level of care across all our homes, and this acquisition allows us to do just that.

“We will continue doing what we do best, as well as taking on the new challenge that comes with not only taking on an additional home but also a nursery and preschool.

“We look forward to combining the knowledge and experience of both teams to drive forward exceptional standards of specialist care.”

Wren Hall Nursing Home was built in 1989 and has been providing specialist dementia and end-of-life care for more than 35 years.

The 54-bed nursing home is multi award winning, having received national accolades such as Care Home of the Year, and managing director, Anita Astle, was awarded an MBE in 2014 for her services to older people.

She said: “Deciding to pass the torch was an emotional moment for me and my family, but I am confident that Patrick and Lucy share Wren Hall’s vision and values.

“Their commitment to maintaining Wren Hall as a leader of nursing care and innovation aligns perfectly with the culture we’ve built.”