Abbeyvale Care Centre: who runs it and who owns the operator
Abbeyvale Care Centre (Hartlepool, 42 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 11 December 2019. It is run by Essential Care & Support Ltd (company 04946148, active), which is owned by National Care Group Ltd (10080257), which is owned by National Care Group Holdings Limited (11852187). Above National Care Group Holdings Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 March 2025. 1 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 12 August 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Hartlepool, TS27 4QP (County Durham) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 11 December 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 12 October 2018 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 12 August 2026 (“Essential Care - Abbeyvale Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Essential Care & Support Ltd | 04946148 | Active |
| Owner | National Care Group Ltd | 10080257 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | National Care Group Holdings Limited | 11852187 | Active |
Above National Care Group Holdings Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here).
Persons with significant control as registered at Companies House on 7 November 2026. Where a company has several corporate controllers, the one with the most kinds of control is followed.
Accounts and charges of the operator
| Company status | Active Private Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Incorporated | 28 October 2003 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 March 2025 (audit exemption subsidiary) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 4: 1 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 18 February 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Hsbc UK Bank PLC |
Status and accounts dates: Companies House company data of 1 November 2026. Charges: Companies House charges register.
These are facts from public registers, not a judgement of financial risk. An outstanding charge is usually a loan secured on property, which is normal for care homes. Ownership is the chain of corporate persons with significant control as filed at Companies House; filings can lag behind real changes. Names of individuals are not shown.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2019; the home may have changed since.