Gifford House Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Gifford House Care Home (Basildon, 102 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 11 November 2023. It is run by AMS Care Limited (company 05734433, active), which is owned by Ams Care Holdings Limited (12190248). Above Ams Care Holdings Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 August 2025. 3 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 2 May 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Basildon, SS13 2EY (Essex) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 11 November 2023 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 8 November 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 2 May 2025 (“Gifford House Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Ams Care Limited | 05734433 | Active |
| Owner | Ams Care Holdings Limited | 12190248 | Active |
Above Ams Care Holdings 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 | 8 March 2006 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 August 2025 (full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 May 2027 |
| Charges registered | 3: 3 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 11 January 2007 |
| 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.