Care home operator extends reach into north east with latest purchase

26 Nov 2025

Wakefield-based Strong Life Care, a family-owned care home operator, has completed the acquisition of Church View Care Home in Murton, County Durham.

The move forms part of the organisation’s plans to scale significantly over the next 12 months and strengthen its presence across the North of England.

The deal was supported by NatWest, with legal representation from Knights and brokerage support from Christie & Co.

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Church View Care Home, formerly part of Care UK, is a long-established residential and dementia care service serving families across County Durham and the wider region.

Strong Life Care says it is now entering its next phase of expansion, with a trajectory to quadruple in size within the next 12 months through developments and targeted acquisitions.

To support this scale of growth, the business has recently strengthened its senior management team with new appointments.

Harpreet Banwait, owner and managing director, said: “We are pleased to welcome Church View, its residents, and its dedicated care team into the Strong Life Care family.

“Church View reflects many of the values that define who we are – warmth, dignity, community, and an unwavering commitment to person-centred care.

“Our mission is simple: to build the best and biggest family-owned mid-market care provider in the UK and to become the most trusted brand in care.

“The addition of Church View is another strong step in that direction, and we look forward to supporting more families who want high-quality, dependable, and compassionate care.”

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