Care Home Investment
Care homes that are fit for the future.
Why invest in care homes?
There is an undersupply of quality care homes in the UK. At the same time, an ageing population is placing greater demands on the UK’s increasingly outdated care home stock.
Institutional capital is helping to build the infrastructure needed to support the elderly today, and in the decades to come.
Our sector expertise and relentless focus on quality is allowing us to create care homes fit for the future and target a resilient income profile for investors.
How we’re building care homes that are fit for the future
Michael Toft, Senior Fund Manager, discusses the UK’s ageing population and care system, and the role of investors in shaping the future.
“Fundamentally, what we’re doing is investing in care homes that we would be happy for our own loved ones to live in. Having homes that are fit for the future will ensure the right quality of care is provided.”
Michael Toft, Care Home Senior Fund Manager
Our approach to investing in care homes
Resident care is at the heart of our decision-making. We believe this delivers the best results for both residents and investors.
This mindset has helped us establish long-term relationships with best-in-class operators and become trusted with more than £1.4 billion in funds under management (as at 30 September 2023).
With 16 years of healthcare real estate experience, we have a portfolio of over 100 modern, purpose-built care homes, and have partnered with over 30 care home operators. Our commitment to resident care has been the driving force behind our success.
Rigorous management
Highly experienced team giving equal attention to returns, clinical considerations and responsible investment.
High standards of care
Strong governance, with an in-house Quality Assurance team to ensure the high standards are met.
Sustainable
Committed to net zero for new homes by
2030 and existing homes by 2040.
Explore our care homes
Our care homes are purpose-built, providing the required facilities to support elderly residents across the UK. Our Investment and Quality Assurance teams collaborate with developers and operator partners from the outset, reviewing plans to guarantee the best outcome for residents and to make sure our homes are fit for the future.
Explore our range of care home case studies and discover how we’re working towards a future where everyone has access to the care they deserve.
Read our Responsible Investment and Impact Report
Meet the team
Michael Toft
Senior Fund Manager
Chris Wishart
Care Home Origination Director
Max Weitzmann
Investment Director
Stavros Criticos
Investment Manager
Carrie Pilgrim
Clinical Assurance Director
Care Home Insights
Investing with care: The key to resilient returns in the UK care sector
Building portfolios that are fit for the future: the case for the UK private care sector
Revolutionising elderly care with care homes fit for the future
In the news
Octopus and Acacia expand senior living portfolio with £35m investment
February 2024
Octopus is investing £35m, on behalf of its UK care homes strategy, to finance three elderly care homes as part of a partnership with operator Acacia Care. The homes, located across sites in Leicestershire and Norfolk, will provide over 200 beds to Octopus’ portfolio of more than 100 homes.
Coverage in IPE Real Assets
Multiple Keys Needed to Unlock Social Impact
January 2024
Octopus Investments’ Jack Burnham, Head of Affordable Housing, and Mike Toft, Head of Care Homes, shed light on the UK’s significant funding gap in social infrastructure, and the role institutional investors like pension funds can play in bridging the gap.
Coverage in ESG Investor
Octopus holds first close for UK affordable homes strategy
December 2023
Octopus Investments, part of Octopus Group, has held a £50m first close of its affordable housing strategy, set up to accelerate the UK’s much needed delivery of good quality and affordable homes.
Coverage in Property EU
Invest with care
March 2023
Social care investment has a troubled track record, but more sustainable models are now meeting strong appetite from asset owners.
Coverage in ESG Investor
Octopus Investments launches UK Affordable Housing strategy for institutional investors
January 2023
Octopus Investments has announced it has launched an Affordable Housing strategy for institutional investors, to accelerate the delivery of genuinely affordable homes in the UK.
Coverage in Institutional Asset Manager
Real estate investor outlines £300m affordable housing strategy
January 2023
Real estate giant Octopus Real Estate has launched an affordable housing strategy for institutional investors with a target of £300m in commitments throughout the year.
Coverage in Inside Housing
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