An Unprecedented Hat-Trick: Kingsley Healthcare Shortlisted for 'Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year Large Group' at the Health Investor Awards 2026
An Unprecedented Hat-Trick!
Setting an extraordinary new benchmark for sustained excellence in the UK adult social care sector, Kingsley Healthcare is immensely proud to announce it has been shortlisted for the highly coveted Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year (Large Group) at the HealthInvestor Awards 2026. Having triumphantly secured this ultimate industry accolade in both 2024 and 2025, this historic third consecutive shortlisting cements Kingsley’s position at the absolute pinnacle of the independent care sector.
As the UK’s only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, this recognition validates the organisation's unwavering commitment to redefining premium, person-centred care through a pioneering synergy of compassion, clinical excellence, and state-of-the-art technological innovation.
Daya Thayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Kingsley Healthcare, commented on the group’s overarching vision:
“Our vision has always been simple yet profound: to positively redefine the standard of adult social care in the UK. To be shortlisted for the sector’s most prestigious accolade for a third consecutive year, having been honoured with the award in both 2024 and 2025, is not only a tremendous privilege but also a powerful validation of our core mission.”
“As a proud family-run organisation, we believe that world-class technological innovation and genuine human compassion must always go hand in hand. This recognition belongs entirely to our dedicated teams across the country, whose commitment, kindness, and professionalism transform care into a true calling every single day.”
Sumi Thayan, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Operating Officer, highlighted the organisation’s commitment to operational excellence as a family-owned business:
“At Kingsley, operational excellence is not defined by metrics alone; it is reflected in the everyday life of our homes. As a family-owned organisation, we see every resident as an extension of our own family and going above and beyond is simply part of who we are.
“From thoughtfully curated lifestyle and wellness programmes and exceptional dining experiences to the quiet, deeply personal moments of companionship, our teams work with dedication and compassion to enrich the lives of those in our care. We remain deeply committed to creating warm, elegant ‘home-fromhome’ environments where residents don’t simply live - they truly flourish.”
Muj Malik, Chief Investment Officer, outlined the group's future ambitions:
"This sustained national recognition perfectly aligns with our ambitious commercial trajectory and robust investment strategy. We are committed to a pipeline of high-quality, sustainable expansion, deploying significant capital to commission state-of-the-art, purpose-built luxury care environments, whilst executing premium transformations across our existing portfolio of over 45 homes. As we rapidly scale our national footprint and integrate pioneering digital infrastructures, our ambition is clear: to build the definitive blueprint for the future of aged care, creating exceptional community assets and meaningful local employment.”
The HealthInvestor Awards, managed by Nexus Media Group, are widely regarded as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the independent healthcare business sector, with entries judged by an independent panel of high-profile industry experts.
Sarah Hyman, Chief Operating Officer at Nexus Media Group, provided the following proposed statement on the shortlisting:
"The HealthInvestor Awards represent the gold standard of excellence within the independent health and social care sector, and this year’s judging process has been among the most fiercely competitive in our history. To be shortlisted in the prestigious Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year (Large Group) category for a third consecutive year is a remarkably rare and outstanding achievement. Kingsley Healthcare consistently demonstrates a formidable blend of operational resilience, visionary leadership, and an unwavering dedication to clinical and compassionate excellence, setting a rigorous benchmark for the wider market."
A Future Defined by Innovation and Empathy
As Kingsley Healthcare prepares for the highly anticipated HealthInvestor Awards 2026 gala later this year, the organisation continues to ride a wave of unprecedented operational momentum. Bolstered by the landmark launch of its AI-ready ‘Care Compass’ CRM platform, a sweep of regional and national honours in the 2026 carehome.co.uk awards, and its unquestioned standing as a Real Living Wage employer, Kingsley remains resolutely future-facing. Driven by an integrated strategy of Technology, Innovation, and Marketing, Kingsley Healthcare is not just participating in the future of adult social care—it is boldly authoring it.
