Mountside Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Mountside Care Home (Hastings, 52 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 20 October 2026. It is run by Downlands Care Limited (company 04162858, active), which is owned by Arma Care Investments Limited (12322754). Above Arma Care 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 7 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 3 October 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Hastings, TN34 2ET (East Sussex) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 20 October 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 7 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 3 October 2025 (“Mountside Residential Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Downlands Care Limited | 04162858 | Active |
| Owner | Arma Care Investments Limited | 12322754 | Active |
Above Arma Care 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 | 19 February 2001 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 7: 2 outstanding, 5 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 10 June 2022 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Cynergy 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.