Birchwood House Rest Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Birchwood House Rest Home (Tunbridge Wells, 38 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 11 September 2018. It is run by Malvirt Limited (company 02077889, active), which is owned by Birchwood Care Group Limited (11126845). Above Birchwood Care Group Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 2 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 4 (inspected 14 July 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0TU (Kent) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 11 September 2018 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 31 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 4, inspected 14 July 2026 (“Birchwood House Rest Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Malvirt Limited | 02077889 | Active |
| Owner | Birchwood Care Group Limited | 11126845 | Active |
Above Birchwood Care Group 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 | 27 November 1986 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 4: 2 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 6 June 2013 |
| 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2018; the home may have changed since.