Charlton House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Charlton House (Plymouth, 44 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 26 March 2020. It is run by Charlton Care Group Limited (company 06981138, active), which is owned by Smart Care Homes Group Limited (13297324). Above Smart Care Homes Group Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 May 2025. 2 of its 6 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 12 May 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Plymouth, PL3 4SR (Plymouth) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 26 March 2020 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 3 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 12 May 2025 (“Charlton House Residential Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Charlton Care Group Limited | 06981138 | Active |
| Owner | Smart Care Homes Group Limited | 13297324 | Active |
Above Smart Care Homes 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 | 5 August 2009 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 May 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 28 February 2027 |
| Charges registered | 6: 2 outstanding, 4 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 25 October 2024 |
| 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 2020; the home may have changed since.