Two Trees, a long‑standing care home on Milehouse Road in the northern outskirts of Plymouth, has been sold after almost five decades of family ownership. The two‑storey, period property that can accommodate up to 28 residents was founded more than 40 years ago by June and Roger Gliddon and has been run in recent years by June Gliddon and her daughter, Paula Pillage.
New owners pledged to maintain standards and local ties
The home has been acquired by CoActive Care, a specialist provider of complex residential care services that already operates across Devon. The purchase was completed by directors Elizabeth and Jason Feller following a confidential sales process managed by Simon Harvey of Christie & Co.
CoActive Care says the acquisition aligns with its ongoing strategy to expand provision of “high‑quality, person‑centred care” for adults with complex physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs, acquired brain injury and dementia. The buyer emphasises that Two Trees’ established ethos and community focus weighed heavily in the decision to proceed.
“Our care home had been in our family for 48 years, so selling it was never going to be just a business decision. It was an emotional journey, and finding the right people to continue caring for our residents was every bit as important as achieving the sale itself.”
The words above were attributed to the home’s former owners, June Gliddon and Paula Pillage, who said the decision to sell was driven by retirement. In comments released alongside the sale, the new directors at CoActive Care added their intention to work closely with existing staff, residents and families so that Two Trees can “continue to evolve and thrive in the next chapter of its development.”
What the sale means for staff, residents and Plymouth services
Local care homes often form the backbone of community support for older and vulnerable people. Transfers of ownership can raise immediate questions about continuity of care, staffing, and future service provision. In this case, CoActive Care has emphasised a family‑led, community‑focused approach and the intention to build on the home’s “strong foundations”.
- Location: Milehouse Road, northern outskirts of Plymouth
- Property: Two‑storey period building, 27 bedrooms
- Registered capacity: up to 28 residents
- Previous ownership: Gliddon family for 48 years
- New owners: CoActive Care, directors Elizabeth and Jason Feller
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Home name | Two Trees |
| Bedrooms | 27 |
| Registered places | Up to 28 |
| Former owners | June and Roger Gliddon; later run by June and Paula Pillage |
| Acquirer | CoActive Care (Elizabeth and Jason Feller) |
Simon Harvey, senior director – care at Christie & Co, handled the confidential sale. He underlined the sensitivity of finding a buyer who would respect the home’s values and the families connected to it. The statement accompanying the sale described the transaction as a significant milestone for CoActive Care’s development and its commitment to delivering exceptional care within community‑based settings.
Local context and next steps
Two Trees has served Plymouth families for nearly half a century, and such continuity is rare in an increasingly consolidated care market. For residents and relatives, reassurance about staffing levels, care plans and day‑to‑day routines will be essential in the months ahead. CoActive Care’s pledge to work with existing staff may help minimise disruption while the new owners review and plan any changes.
For the wider sector in Plymouth and Devon, the acquisition is another example of smaller, family‑run homes transferring to specialist providers as founders retire. That trend can bring greater access to specialist services and investment, but it also prompts questions about local decision‑making and the preservation of community links that family homes often provide.
Families of residents at Two Trees and local stakeholders are expected to be contacted by the new owners with more detail about the short‑term transition and any longer‑term plans. In the meantime, the sale ensures the home remains open under an operator that says it shares its values and intends to build on the home’s established reputation.
