Etheldred House Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Etheldred House Care Home (Histon, 85 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 27 September 2017. It is run by Etheldred Healthcare Limited (company 05226777, active), which is owned by Excelcare Arcus Holdings Limited (13228777), which is owned by Excelcare Arcus Investments Limited (13214667). Above Excelcare Arcus Investments 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 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 17 November 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Histon, CB24 9EY (Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 27 September 2017 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 18 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 17 November 2025 (“Excelcare Holdings Ltd”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Etheldred Healthcare Limited | 05226777 | Active |
| Owner | Excelcare Arcus Holdings Limited | 13228777 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Excelcare Arcus Investments Limited | 13214667 | Active |
Above Excelcare Arcus Investments 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 | 9 September 2004 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 5: 2 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 26 June 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Aldermore 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 2017; the home may have changed since.