Applegarth Nursing Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Applegarth Nursing Home (Carlisle, 53 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 25 August 2026. It is run by Applegarth Healthcare Limited (company 10516406, active), which is owned by Aspire Wellbeing Limited (11841969). Above Aspire Wellbeing Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 September 2025. 2 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 7 May 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Carlisle, CA2 7LT (Cumberland) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 25 August 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 2 May 2017 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 7 May 2025 (“Applegarth Healthcare Limited”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Applegarth Healthcare Limited | 10516406 | Active |
| Owner | Aspire Wellbeing Limited | 11841969 | Active |
Above Aspire Wellbeing Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (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 | 8 December 2016 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 September 2025 (audit exemption subsidiary) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 June 2027 |
| Charges registered | 4: 2 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 3 March 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays 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.