Fernbrook House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Fernbrook House (Southend On Sea, 30 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 15 September 2025. It is run by Fernbrook Care Homes Limited (company 06538923, active), which is owned by Springfield Holdings Limited (09495542). Above Springfield Holdings Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 August 2025. 3 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 7 January 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Southend On Sea, SS1 2QW (Southend-on-Sea) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 15 September 2025 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 5 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 7 January 2026 (“Fernbrook House”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Fernbrook Care Homes Limited | 06538923 | Active |
| Owner | Springfield Holdings Limited | 09495542 | Active |
Above Springfield Holdings 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 | 19 March 2008 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 August 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 May 2027 |
| Charges registered | 5: 3 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 28 February 2025 |
| 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.