A LUDLOW care home has new owners after going up for sale.

Agents Christie & Co said established care home Alexandra House in Ludlow is a "highly regarded, well-established residential care home that enjoys a ‘Good’ CQC rating". 

]It is registered for up to 22 elderly residents across 20 bedrooms and comes with planning permission for an additional 12 bedrooms.

After a confidential sales process with James Buist-Brealey at Christie & Co, it has been purchased by My Choice Healthcare and has become the group’s ninth home.

The registered residential care home was opened in 1987 and operated as a family-run residential care home in the town until the sale in July 2024.​

It currently provides 24-hour care and support to adults over 65 by fully trained caring staff.

Bethan Evans, chief executive officer at My Choice Healthcare, said: “We were delighted to work with James to acquire Alexandra House, which is My Choice Healthcare’s second care home in the Midlands.

"We are looking to build upon its previous successes; continuing to place residents at the centre of our care and support delivery.”

James Buist-Brealey, senior business agent for care at Christie & Co, said: “It was a pleasure to be part of the sale process of Alexandra House. I wish the best of luck to My Choice Healthcare who I am confident will continue the success of the previous owners. We are continuing to see strong demand within the care sector with the sale of Alexandra House highlighting this also.”

Alexandra House was sold for an undisclosed price.