Mysa Care, a leading specialist care provider backed by investment manager Downing, has completed a further acquisition as it continues to grow the business.

It has added Safe Haven, a residential care business in South Wales for adults with learning difficulties, autism and complex needs to its portfolio and remains focused on further organic growth and acquisitions.

Following this latest acquisition, Mysa now operates 41 care homes and supported living units with 144 beds in total, including 11 beds in development.

Safe Haven is located close to the existing Partnership of Care portfolio, acquired by Mysa in 2023, which delivers supported living, residential and day care services for adults with complex care requirements across South Wales.

Torsten Mack, Investment Director at Downing, said:

"We are very much committed to continuing to support Mysa Care with its growth strategy, as it continues to build a market-leading and quality-driven specialist care business."

Chris Breen, CEO at Mysa Care, added:

"The Safe Haven acquisition represents another milestone for our company in our drive to provide high-quality care for those most in need and we continue to assess new organic growth and M&A opportunities."

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