Forest Place Nursing Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Forest Place Nursing Home (Buckhurst Hill, 120 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 30 June 2026. It is run by Martlane Limited (company 04150116, active), which is owned by Abbey Total Care Group Limited (04746712). Above Abbey Total Care Group Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 April 2025. 5 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 19 August 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5QL (Essex) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 30 June 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 12 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 19 August 2025 (“Forest Place Nursing Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Martlane Limited | 04150116 | Active |
| Owner | Abbey Total Care Group Limited | 04746712 | Active |
Above Abbey Total Care 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 | 30 January 2001 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 April 2025 (full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 January 2027 |
| Charges registered | 5: 5 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 6 September 2023 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | National Westminster Bank PLC; National Westminster Bank PLC (As Security Agent) |
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.