Eastleigh Care Homes: who runs it and who owns the operator
Eastleigh Care Homes (South Molton, 54 beds) is rated Outstanding by CQC, in a report published on 23 August 2019. It is run by Eastleigh Care Homes - East Street Limited (company 08509512, active), which is owned by Welford Bidco 4 Limited (13855334), which is owned by Welford Healthcare Ltd (09408944), which is owned by Welford Topco Limited (09408881). Above Welford Topco Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 1 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 4 (inspected 28 May 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | South Molton, EX36 3DF (Devon) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Outstanding, report published 23 August 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 18 October 2013 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 4, inspected 28 May 2026 (“Eastleigh Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Eastleigh Care Homes - East Street Limited | 08509512 | Active |
| Owner | Welford Bidco 4 Limited | 13855334 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Welford Healthcare Ltd | 09408944 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Welford Topco Limited | 09408881 | Active |
Above Welford Topco 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 | 30 April 2013 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (medium) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 2: 1 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 17 May 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | National Westminster 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.