Alston View Nursing and Residential Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Alston View Nursing and Residential Home (Preston, 49 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 4 July 2023. It is run by Alston View Nursing Home Limited (company 03973266, active), which is owned by Gray Care Group Ltd (12430106). Above Gray Care Group Ltd, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 April 2025. 1 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 8 January 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Preston, PR3 3NT (Lancashire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 4 July 2023 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 9 February 2026 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 8 January 2026 (“Alston View Nursing Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Alston View Nursing Home Ltd | 03973266 | Active |
| Owner | Gray Care Group Ltd | 12430106 | Active |
Above Gray Care Group Ltd, 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 | 14 April 2000 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 April 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 January 2027 |
| Charges registered | 5: 1 outstanding, 4 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 13 February 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Unity Trust 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.