An older woman laughing with a carer who has an arm around her shoulders

About Us

The Rotherwood Healthcare Story

Rotherwood Healthcare was established in 2015 by CEO John Fennell and is rooted in a strong family-driven ethos. John grew up in care homes owned and operated by his parents, giving him an early understanding of the care sector and a deep commitment to enriching the lives of older people. Combined with his strong background in finance, these experiences have shaped the foundations of Rotherwood Healthcare and its commitment to sincerity, stability, and quality.

Rotherwood initially comprised Hampton Grange, Gwen Walford and Lynhales Hall, acquired from Claridge Nursing Homes. Later that summer, Rotherwood acquired St George’s Park, followed by Dorset House in the autumn. Under Rotherwood’s care, St George’s Park underwent a significant transformation, developing into a leading provider of complex dementia care.

In 2016, Rotherwood continued to expand with the addition of Roden Hall. The home was revitalised, with Rotherwood designing a bespoke, state-of-the-art care home within its picturesque rural setting, which opened in 2019.

In 2022, Kington Court joined the Rotherwood family, followed by the opening of Colwall, our second purpose-built home, in October 2025. Each addition to the group reflects Rotherwood’s continued commitment to providing exceptional care and creating luxurious surroundings for our residents.

The Rotherwood leadership team cutting a gold ribbon at the opening of Colwall care home, framed by gold balloons

Meet Our Leadership Team

At Rotherwood, our success is driven by the dedication and expertise of our senior management team. With a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, they lead our organisation towards its goals with passion and integrity. Get to know the leaders who steer our company towards continued growth and success.

  • Portrait of John Fennell

    John Fennell

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Portrait of Sharen Guise

    Sharen Guise

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Portrait of Tom Hutton

    Tom Hutton

    Chief Finance Officer

  • Portrait of Francesca Jaskolski

    Francesca Jaskolski

    Head of Marketing

  • Portrait of Shivam Radia

    Shivam Radia

    Head of Projects

Rotherwood team members smiling and chatting together at a company conference

Award-Winning Excellence

At Rotherwood, we take immense pride in the recognition we’ve received through various prestigious awards over the years. These accolades are a testament to our commitment to excellence, innovation, and quality in everything we do.

  1. 2026

    • Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide: Roden Hall
    • Carehome.co.uk Top 20:
      Top 20 Mid-Size Group – Rotherwood Healthcare
      Top 20 Care Home West Midlands – Dorset House, Kington Court, Lynhales Hall & St George’s Park
    • Care Home Awards:
      Best for Resident Safety
    • Worcestershire Health & Social Care:
      Good Nurse Award - Jenny Gordon, Clinical Lead at Dorset House
    • Partners in Care:
      Registered Nurse of the Year - Grant Roberts, St George’s Park
      Chef of the Year - Jack Eccleston, Roden Hall
      International Carer of the Year - Sijo George, Roden Hall
  2. 2025

    • Knight Frank Luxury Care Home Guide: Roden Hall
    • Carehome.co.uk Top 20:
      Top 20 Small Care Group - Rotherwood
      Top 20 Care Home West Midlands - Dorset House, Lynhales Hall, Kington Court & St George’s Park
    • Care Home Awards:
      Best for Nursing Care
  3. 2024

    • Knight Frank Luxury Care Guide: Roden Hall
    • Carehome.co.uk Top 20:
      Top 20 Small Care Group - Rotherwood
      Top 20 Care Home West Midlands - Dorset House, Lynhales & Kington Court
    • Care Home Awards:
      Best for Use of Care Management Software
      Best for Staff Recruitment and Retention
      Best Sustainability Initiative
  4. 2023

    • Knight Frank Luxury Care Guide: Roden Hall
    • Carehome.co.uk Top 20:
      Top 20 Small Care Home Group - Rotherwood
      Top 20 Care Home West Midlands - Dorset House, Gwen Walford & Kington Court
    • Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce:
      Best use of Technology
    • Care Home Awards:
      Best for Use of Technology & Digital Care Strategy
      Best for Training & Development
      Best for Innovation in Care
    • Hereford Health & Social Care:
      Good Nurse Award - Rhodora Cunanan, Clinical Lead at Kington Court
    • Caring UK: Quality in Housekeeping - St George’s Park
  5. 2022

    • Knight Frank Luxury Care Guide: Roden Hall
    • Carehome.co.uk Top 20:
      Top 20 Care Home West Midlands - Dorset House & Gwen Walford
    • Care Home Awards:
      Best for Specialist Care – Lynhales Hall
      Best for Training and Development - Rotherwood
    • Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce:
      Best Use of Technology - Highly Commended
      Employer of the Year
      Business of the Year
    • Herefordshire Business Awards: Employer of the Year
    • Hereford Health & Social Care Awards:
      Good Nurse Award - Oana Godafi, Gwen Walford
      Mental Health Award and Overall Outstanding Achievement - Lynhales Hall
    • Caring UK: Quality in Housekeeping - Dorset House
  6. 2021

    • Knight Frank Luxury Care Guide: Roden Hall
    • Care Home Awards, Highly Commended:
      Best Single Care Home - St George’s Park
    • Carehome.co.uk Top 20:
      Top 20 Care Home West Midlands - Dorset House & Gwen Walford
    • Caring UK, Regional Care Home of the Year Midlands & Wales: Roden Hall
The Lynhales Hall team holding a banner celebrating their carehome.co.uk Top 20 award as a top rated care home in the West Midlands