Orchard Manor Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Orchard Manor Care Home (Chester, 93 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 22 January 2026. It is run by Fordent Properties Limited (company 01229527, active), which is owned by Zion Care Limited (05529489). Above Zion Care Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 December 2024. 2 of its 10 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 16 September 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Chester, CH2 1LY (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 22 January 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 31 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 16 September 2025 (“Orchard Manor Nursing Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Fordent Properties Limited | 01229527 | Active |
| Owner | Zion Care Limited | 05529489 | Active |
Above Zion Care Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (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 | 13 October 1975 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 December 2024 (medium) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 10: 2 outstanding, 8 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 20 January 2012 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | The Royal Bank of Scotland 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.