Melbury House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Melbury House (Seaham, 34 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 29 June 2023. It is run by Broomhouse Care Limited (company 06910380, active), which is owned by Lenore Care Properties Ltd (11747232). Above Lenore Care Properties Ltd, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 April 2025. 3 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 11 November 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Seaham, SR7 7NG (County Durham) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 29 June 2023 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 3 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 11 November 2025 (“Broomhouse Care Ltd - Melbury House”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Broomhouse Care Limited | 06910380 | Active |
| Owner | Lenore Care Properties Ltd | 11747232 | Active |
Above Lenore Care Properties Ltd, 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 | 19 May 2009 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 April 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 January 2027 |
| Charges registered | 5: 3 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 21 February 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Unity Trust 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.