Knightswood Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Knightswood Care Home (Bolton, 27 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 16 October 2026. It is run by Knightswood Residential Home for the Elderly Limited (company 04350246, active), which is owned by Apex Healthcare (gb) Limited (06169968), which is owned by Bgn Care Limited (15774247). Above Bgn Care Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2026. 4 of its 7 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 13 September 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Bolton, BL6 5LS (Bolton) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 16 October 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 10 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 13 September 2026 (“Knightswood Residential Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Knightswood Residential Home for the Elderly Limited | 04350246 | Active |
| Owner | Apex Healthcare (gb) Limited | 06169968 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Bgn Care Limited | 15774247 | Active |
Above Bgn Care 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 January 2002 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2026 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 August 2027 |
| Charges registered | 7: 4 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 5 October 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Abbey National PLC; Allica Bank Limited |
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.