Freehold Adult Day Care Centre In Darlington For Sale

Business description

This day care centre provides specialist non-residential care to adults with learning disabilities. Established in 2002, the day care centre is a separate, fully secured and alarmed, purpose built single storey building, which can deal with up to 12 non-residents at any one time. The home cares for adults with learning disabilities and shows them how to cope with daily living skills such as socializing, meal preparation and using local transport, plus many other essential life skills. Most of the day care adults are recommended by care managers in the local council, although at present the centre is not registered. This is an area which can easily be rectified and is an opportunity for huge growth within the business.

The day care centre is under management and in excellent working order with all of the necessary staff, equipment and facilities in place to run efficiently.

This is a business that has tremendous growth potential in an expanding and lucrative market. With a “hands on” approach new owners would be able to build upon the good name and reputation of this business. An early viewing of this opportunity is recommended.

Customer Service:

The day centre is an environment of the highest standard and has earned an excellent name and reputation in the local area for the provision of care to non-residential visitors.

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

The Day Care Centre is a single storey building that was purpose built in 2002 to care for up to 12 adults. There is ample parking by the main entrance. The building comprises of a reception hall, a small office, disabled toilet and a store room, which leads to the main activities area. This area has a kitchenette with cooker, washing machine and fridge for the development of daily skills. There is a quiet room which is used for watching TV, reading books and for discussion groups.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

The day care centre has room for twelve adults per day and currently has five regular non- residents who spend approximately three days per week in their care. There are significant opportunities to grow these numbers within the day care side of the business.

With the implementation of local public sector cuts, the home is perfectly positioned to benefit in both the short and long term. The non residents are referred to by local authority care managers, who know and understand the quality of care that the adults receive at the centre.

Reasons for selling:

Originally a “hands on” owner the vendor now lives abroad for most of the time and would like to retire.

Trading hours:

The day care centre is open five days per week from 9.00am – 3.00pm.

Years established:

1988