Melrose Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Melrose Care Home (Worthing, 26 beds) is rated Outstanding by CQC, in a report published on 19 July 2019. It is run by Melrose Care Limited (company 05318363, active), which is owned by Melrose Care Home Ltd (17115986). Above Melrose Care Home Ltd, 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 9 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 4 (inspected 1 July 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Worthing, BN11 4JG (West Sussex) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Outstanding, report published 19 July 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 13 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 4, inspected 1 July 2026 (“Melrose Care”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Melrose Care Limited | 05318363 | Active |
| Owner | Melrose Care Home Ltd | 17115986 | Active |
Above Melrose Care Home 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 | 21 December 2004 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 1 February 2027 |
| Charges registered | 9: 2 outstanding, 7 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 1 May 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Smart Care Homes 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2019; the home may have changed since.