Two new care homes are being taken on by Christian care provider Pilgrims’ Friend Society, bringing its total number of homes for the elderly to 14. It hopes to open at least two further care homes within the next three years.
The homes – in North Walsham, Norfolk and Hassocks, West Sussex – are currently managed by the Salvation Army. Completion of the transfers is due to take place on 1 May 2026.
The charity’s chief executive Stephen Hammersley told en that demand for places in Christian care and residential homes is rising, with several demographic trends explaining why.
