About us

Leading the way in complex care

For more than 25 years, we’ve been making every day better for adults living with complex needs.

Exemplar Health Care began as a healthcare management consultancy and training firm.

Yet we quickly identified a significant gap in the care market: a lack of person-centred, supportive care homes for younger adults with complex needs.

This insight sparked the mission we still live by today: to transform complex care and provide more fulfilling opportunities for those who need it most.

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Mission, vision, and values

Explore our mission, vision, and values, and see how they guide every decision we make, shaping our culture, our care, and the way we support people every day.

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Our history

Discover our journey, from our beginnings as a training provider to where we are today, and see how we’ve grown and evolved to a leading nursing care provider.

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Meet our Leadership Team

Meet our leadership team and learn how their experience, values, and shared commitment help shape our strategy, culture, and the quality of care we deliver.

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The Exemplar Buzz magazine

Take a look inside The Exemplar Buzz, our colleague magazine sharing stories, achievements, and updates from across our homes and central support teams.

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Social value

Find out how we create social value, support communities, and act responsibly, focusing on people, partnerships, and positive impact beyond our care homes.

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Our digital transformation journey

Learn how our digital transformation journey is improving care, strengthening safety, and supporting colleagues through smarter systems and connected ways of working.

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Expanding our reach - and our care

In 2001, we acquired our first five care homes, and Longley Park View in Sheffield became our flagship location.

As our reputation for exceptional care grew, so did the number of people we support.

Today, we operate more than 60 care homes across England, offering community-based living for adults aged 18+.

Without Exemplar Health Care, many of these people would live in secure or hospital settings, or inappropriate care environments that don’t meet their needs.

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Nurse-led care for complex needs

Thanks to our unique model, our care truly makes a difference.

Unlike most traditional care providers, we specialise in supporting individuals with multiple diagnoses, co-morbidities, and complex needs arising from neurological, mental, and physical health conditions.

Our nurse-led teams - including general, mental health, and learning disability nurses - provide an integrated level of support that many other providers and specialist units cannot offer.

Our mission today, and tomorrow

From humble beginnings to becoming one of the UK’s leading providers of care for complex needs, Exemplar Health Care empowers individuals, supports families, and creates communities where people can lead fulfilling lives.

As we continue to grow, we remain committed to shaping a future where everyone can live a life of purpose, dignity, and happiness.

Find a care home

Explore care homes across England for adults with complex needs.

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Enquire about care

Get in touch to discuss a complex care placement for someone you support.

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Start a career in care

Explore rewarding roles with training, support, and chances to grow.

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Contact our team

Reach out with questions about care placements, jobs, or general enquiries.

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