Ideal Carehomes, which operates Ashworth Grange in Dewsbury, has appointed Paul Farmer as managing director.
Mr Farmer was previously managing director at St Philip's Care where he was responsible for 28 care homes providing nursing, residential and mental health care in England and Scotland.
He has more than 15 years' experience in health care property and his strong leadership on compliance and quality care delivery at St Philip's Care saw them achieve a prestigious award as the "Most Outstanding Care Group" at the UK Over 50s Housing Awards 2016.
Ideal Carehomes is part of the LNT Group and is sister company to care home builder LNT Care Developments.
Mr Farmer said: "I am joining Ideal Carehomes at a very exciting time.