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Award winning group of residential and nursing homes. Care With Pride Our dedicated team ensures dignity, choice, and independence for every resident.

Kara Healthcare is an award-winning, family-run care home group committed to delivering exceptional care. We treat our residents like family, offering personalised support in a warm, safe, and caring environment. Guided by our core value, "Care with Pride," we provide residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care services.

09/12/2025

🌟 We’re honoured and incredibly proud to announce that Kara Healthcare has been selected as a National Finalist at The Great British Care Awards 2026 — across six remarkable categories! 🌟

💚 Care Innovator
💚 Social Care Nurse
💚 Dementia Carer
💚 Outstanding Contribution to Social Care- Nitesh Somani 💚
💚 Three R's Award (Recruitment, Retention & Recognition)
💚 Frontline Leader

These nominations reflect the heart, dedication, and exceptional talent of our people — the individuals who go above and beyond every single day to deliver outstanding care and create meaningful impact across our homes.

A huge congratulations to Nitesh Somani 💚, whose exceptional dedication has earned him the regional GBCA Award for Outstanding Achievement this year — and who now advances to the national finals!

To all our finalists and every member of Team Kara: thank you for inspiring excellence, driving innovation, and shaping a culture we are truly proud of.

Here’s to celebrating our teams and the incredible work happening across Kara Healthcare! 💚✨

08/12/2025

You never know what magic the Christmas season will bring… and today, it arrived on four hooves! 🐴✨

The atmosphere in our home shifted the moment our festive guest trotted in — a beautiful horse dressed as Santa’s most charming little elf. Residents’ faces lit up with surprise and delight, and the room instantly filled with laughter, excitement, and childlike wonder.

Some residents reached out with gentle pats, others whispered stories about the horses they once owned or loved, and a few simply watched with wide, joyful eyes as our elf friend explored the room, soaking in all the affection.
It wasn’t just a visit — it was a moment of pure connection. A reminder of the warmth, joy, and unexpected magic that the Christmas season can bring.

These are the memories that stay with us long after the decorations come down — the ones that make our homes feel alive, connected, and full of heart. ❤️

06/12/2025

The hand held during a moment of worry.
The familiar song shared at just the right time.
The patience, dignity, and comfort shown by our teams in moments both big and small.
This is the true meaning of the season, and it is reflected in how we care, how we support, and how we show up for one another.
What’s one act of kindness you’ll carry forward this week?

05/12/2025

This year has been a special one for Kara Healthcare. ✨

Not only have we celebrated multiple national achievements—including being named Employer of the Year—but we’ve also had the chance to show our gratitude to the incredible team members who made it all possible. As a small token of appreciation, those who truly stood out received a Christmas Advent calendar from the company.

Kara’s Christmas Moments come from the heart. At Kara Healthcare, we would not be what we are without the dedication and compassion of our people. And as we open the first little door of the Advent calendar, we’re reminded that life is full of anticipation.

Each day brings a spark of joy and a reminder that celebration isn’t only for Christmas Day—it’s woven into the moments leading up to it.

Just like the Advent calendar, each door represents a chance: a new opportunity, a fresh idea, a bold partnership.

But the lesson of the season is: progress isn’t only about rushing to the big day. It’s about pausing to savour the journey, celebrating milestones, and creating joy along the way.

And joy is something to be shared. Our residents light up when choirs visit, when children bring handmade cards, or when a simple gesture reminds them they are cherished.

Bringing joy—especially to those who may feel forgotten—is one of the most powerful gifts of the season and a reminder that business success and community spirit can walk hand in hand.

04/12/2025

🎤 What does “great care” look like in 2025? 🔊

In a recent interview with Ali (Aletheia) Powell⚡️- Nitesh Somani 💚
dives deeper into the realities of care leadership, sharing real, behind-the-scenes experiences, from building cultures that last to creating standards families can trust from the very first interaction.

This episode explores the things that make a real difference in our sector:

How empathy shows up across the customer journey
How culture directly impacts occupancy
How supported teams create consistency and confidence
And why great leadership is always rooted in clarity, belief, and connection

Listen to this practical, insight-filled conversation you can take back to your own organisation.
Full episode 👉 https://lnkd.in/enu_j4bC

What does “great care” look like to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

03/12/2025

Kara Healthcare is proud to be recognised at the Growing Business Awards 2025 — winning Healthcare Business of the Year and Family-Owned Business of the Year.

These awards reflect our commitment to quality care, operational excellence, and the family-driven values that guide our organisation.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated teams across every home , your hard work and compassion make achievements like this possible.

02/12/2025

🎤 If you work in care, leadership, operations, or customer experience, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Nitesh Somani 💚recently joined Ali (Aletheia) Powell⚡️for a powerful discussion about what makes a care home not just good, but truly exceptional. He talked about the real work that happens behind the scenes, the culture that holds everything together, and the standards that shape every first impression families have when they walk through the doors.

In this latest conversation, Nitesh explored—in the age of AI—what truly matters to the future of our sector:

AI isn’t going to take over the world.
People using AI are the ones who will.
And in care and later living, this is where the real opportunity sits.

AI will never replace empathy, warmth, or human connection.
But it can give teams more time to focus on them.

It can make the customer journey smoother.
It can help teams follow up better.
It can strengthen first impressions.
And it can support culture by freeing people to focus on what they do best.

AI isn’t here to take over care.
It’s here to elevate the people who deliver it.

What are your views? Drop them in the comments below. 👇
Stay tuned as the full session drops in the coming days.

01/12/2025

🌊 We’re Making Waves at the WAGS Awards! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Kara Healthcare has secured two finalist spots at the prestigious Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care (WAGS) Awards! 💚

✨ Marketing & Communication Guru
✨ The Inspirational Volunteer

Their dedication, creativity, and compassion truly embody the spirit of Kara Healthcare empowering excellence and making a difference every day. 🌟

Our Director Prity Somani will be attending the awards with special thanks to Angela Chau and Virgin Money for the kind hospitality.

Join us in celebrating their incredible achievements and wishing them the very best for the finals! 🙌

28/11/2025

🌟 Employee Appreciation Spotlight: Oscar of the Month! 🌟

At Kara Healthcare, our people are the heart of everything we do — and today, we’re celebrating someone who embodies dedication, kindness, and excellence every single day.

✨ Congratulations to our Oscar of the Month!

Your hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to our residents and team truly make a difference. Thank you for going above and beyond and for bringing warmth and reliability into every moment.

We’re so proud to have you as part of the Kara family. 💙

For more updates and celebrations, follow us on LinkedIn and stay connected with our journey of care and excellence.

27/11/2025

We’re excited to announce that our CEO, Nitesh Somani 💚, will be taking the stage at the Care Management Show tomorrow, speaking in the Caring Times Owners Club Theatre.

Nitesh has been leading conversations that truly matter to the sector — from transforming underperforming homes to building people-first cultures and setting new benchmarks for operational excellence. His session will dive into what sustainable improvement really looks like, drawing from Kara Healthcare’s rapid turnaround journey and real-time challenges faced by leaders today.

Having his voice featured at the Care Management Show is a proud moment for us — it reflects the impact of his work, his strategic clarity, and his commitment to reshaping the future of care.

If you’ll be at the event, make sure to attend his talk. It’s a rare chance to hear firsthand from a leader who is driving measurable change across the UK care landscape.

Explore the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/e5J42Wgw

26/11/2025

We are incredibly proud to share that Kara Healthcare has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the LaingBuisson Awards 2025 — Investor of the Year and Leadership Team of the Year.

This double win reflects our commitment to reshaping the care sector through visionary leadership, strategic investment, digital innovation, and a deeply people-first approach.

To our exceptional leadership team — your clarity, dedication, and ability to inspire excellence across the organisation continue to drive our mission forward.

To the entire Kara Healthcare family — these awards are a testament to your passion and unwavering commitment. You bring our values to life every single day.

We are deeply grateful to our partners, supporters, and the communities who place their trust in us. And a heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists and winners — the standard of excellence across the sector continues to inspire us.

This moment marks an exciting step forward as we continue advancing quality, compassion, and innovation in care. 🌟

Virgin Money KIMS Hospital

25/11/2025

We’re proud to share that our CEO, Nitesh Somani 💚, will be speaking at this week’s Care Management Show in the Caring Times Owners Club Theatre.

Nitesh continues to be a driving voice in the sector, bringing forward bold perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the future of high-quality care.

We’re delighted to see his vision and expertise represented on such a credible forum.

Nitesh will be speaking alongside his esteemed colleagues from across the industry.

If you are attending the event, do not miss the session — it promises valuable insights for care leaders across the UK.

See the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/e5J42Wgw

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