Downing-backed Fortava Healthcare expands with dementia care home acquisitions
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Downing-backed Fortava Healthcare expands with dementia care home acquisitions
19/3/26
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The acquisition represents a significant expansion of Fortava’s footprint and increases the group’s total operational capacity to 322 beds, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy. The homes: Long Eaton View, Stapleford View and Wilford View were previously operated by Medina Group and add to two 50-bed care homes in Peterborough bought with the support of Downing Private Equity in May last year.
Fortava, led by CEO Johann van Zyl and CFO Jamie Stuart, is dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia and complex needs by expanding its innovative Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) based specialist care model across the UK. The Nottingham facilities are modern, purpose-built homes designed to support residents with complex dementia needs. They will be integrated into Fortava’s operating model focusing on therapeutic environments, advanced workforce training, and clinically informed cognitive stimulation programmes designed to enhance quality of life and support cognitive wellbeing.
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Downing-backed Fortava Healthcare, the Peterborough-based specialist dementia and complex care provider, has significantly expanded its operations with the acquisition of three care homes in Nottingham.
The acquisition represents a significant expansion of Fortava’s footprint and increases the group’s total operational capacity to 322 beds, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy. The homes: Long Eaton View, Stapleford View and Wilford View were previously operated by Medina Group and add to two 50-bed care homes in Peterborough bought with the support of Downing Private Equity in May last year.
Fortava, led by CEO Johann van Zyl and CFO Jamie Stuart, is dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia and complex needs by expanding its innovative Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) based specialist care model across the UK. The Nottingham facilities are modern, purpose-built homes designed to support residents with complex dementia needs. They will be integrated into Fortava’s operating model focusing on therapeutic environments, advanced workforce training, and clinically informed cognitive stimulation programmes designed to enhance quality of life and support cognitive wellbeing.
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Downing-backed Fortava Healthcare, the Peterborough-based specialist dementia and complex care provider, has significantly expanded its operations with the acquisition of three care homes in Nottingham.
The acquisition represents a significant expansion of Fortava’s footprint and increases the group’s total operational capacity to 322 beds, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy. The homes: Long Eaton View, Stapleford View and Wilford View were previously operated by Medina Group and add to two 50-bed care homes in Peterborough bought with the support of Downing Private Equity in May last year.
Fortava, led by CEO Johann van Zyl and CFO Jamie Stuart, is dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia and complex needs by expanding its innovative Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) based specialist care model across the UK. The Nottingham facilities are modern, purpose-built homes designed to support residents with complex dementia needs. They will be integrated into Fortava’s operating model focusing on therapeutic environments, advanced workforce training, and clinically informed cognitive stimulation programmes designed to enhance quality of life and support cognitive wellbeing.
Johann van Zyl, CEO and Co-Founder of Fortava Healthcare, added: “The acquisition of Long Eaton View, Stapleford View and Wilford View is an incredibly exciting step for Fortava. These homes provide an outstanding platform for us to expand our specialist CST-led model across the Midlands. Growing to 322 beds is an important milestone, but our focus remains firmly on quality, innovation and improving outcomes for residents and families.”
Jamie Stuart, CFO and Co-Founder, commented: “This expansion demonstrates the strength of the Fortava platform and the confidence our partners have in our long-term strategy. We are building a differentiated care group — one that combines operational excellence, clinical innovation and sustainable growth. Nottingham is a natural next step for us, allowing us to extend our specialist and complex care expertise across the Midlands while maintaining the high standards that define Fortava.”
Ed Motley, Investment Director at Downing said: “This acquisition represents significant progression in building a leading platform focused on delivering innovative, person-centred dementia care and we are pleased to support this exceptional management team as they grow the business.”
The Downing team also included Dimitar Funa, Investment Manager, while buy-side was advised by Hill Dickinson (Legal), Kent Finance (Financial and Tax), Connell Consulting (Commercial), Carterwood (Commercial), Care4Quality (Operational), Cushman & Wakefield (Valuation Services), Halo Care (Brokerage advisor) and Pinders (Building Surveys).
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The acquisition represents a significant expansion of Fortava’s footprint and increases the group’s total operational capacity to 322 beds, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy. The homes: Long Eaton View, Stapleford View and Wilford View were previously operated by Medina Group and add to two 50-bed care homes in Peterborough bought with the support of Downing Private Equity in May last year.
Fortava, led by CEO Johann van Zyl and CFO Jamie Stuart, is dedicated to supporting individuals living with dementia and complex needs by expanding its innovative Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) based specialist care model across the UK. The Nottingham facilities are modern, purpose-built homes designed to support residents with complex dementia needs. They will be integrated into Fortava’s operating model focusing on therapeutic environments, advanced workforce training, and clinically informed cognitive stimulation programmes designed to enhance quality of life and support cognitive wellbeing.
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