Ernstell House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Ernstell House (Plymouth, 64 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 10 March 2023. It is run by Amica Care (Plymouth) Ltd (company 14638560, active), which is owned by Amica Care Trust (04071304). Amica Care Trust has filed a statement that no person or company has significant control over it. The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2026. 2 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 23 September 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Plymouth, PL5 2EY (Plymouth) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 10 March 2023 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 3 October 2023 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 23 September 2026 (“Ernstell House”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Amica Care (plymouth) Ltd | 14638560 | Active |
| Owner | Amica Care Trust | 04071304 | Active |
Amica Care Trust has filed a statement that no person or company has significant control over it.
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 | 3 February 2023 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2026 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2027 |
| Charges registered | 2: 2 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 28 September 2023 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Santander UK PLC; Waypoints Care (Plymouth) Limited |
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.