New group buys Dorset care home

A newly established care group, Nisi Dominus Frustra, has purchased St Cecilia care home in Poole, Dorset, a Good-rated care home registered for 15 service users in the category of old age, dementia and mental health.

The business occupies a two-storey detached Edwardian former family home. Since 1988, the home has been owned and operated by Robert and Ruth Eshelby, who are selling in order to retire from the sector.

Business property advisor Christie & Co facilitated the sale.

Charles Phillips, director, healthcare at Christie & Co, said: “With the seller living in France, the buyer living in Hong Kong, and the care home and agent in England, this was, at times, a challenging process. The sale of St Cecilia shows that there is demand for UK care homes from buyers all around the world.”

St Cecilia was sold for an undisclosed price.

Nisi Dominus Frustra translates as ‘Without God, [it is] in vain’.