Hunters Down Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Hunters Down Care Home (Huntingdon, 102 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 12 December 2019. It is run by Hunters Healthcare Limited (company 04159698, 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 6 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 27 February 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Huntingdon, PE29 1XL (Cambridgeshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 12 December 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 8 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 27 February 2026 (“Hunters Down Care Centre”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Hunters Healthcare Limited | 04159698 | 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 | 14 February 2001 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 6: 2 outstanding, 4 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 11 June 2021 |
| 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 2019; the home may have changed since.