Poplars Care Centre: who runs it and who owns the operator
Poplars Care Centre (Maidstone, 71 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 12 August 2024. It is run by Tamehaven Limited (company 03001726, active), which is owned by Forest Maidstone Limited (06428087), which is owned by Newco B 13 Limited (08813051), which is owned by Newco A 13 Limited (08812984), which is owned by Kelford Group Limited (17420586). Above Kelford Group Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 2 of its 10 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 18 July 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Maidstone, ME16 8SU (Kent) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 12 August 2024 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 24 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 18 July 2025 (“The Poplars Nursing Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Tamehaven Limited | 03001726 | Active |
| Owner | Forest Maidstone Limited | 06428087 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Newco B 13 Limited | 08813051 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Newco A 13 Limited | 08812984 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Kelford Group Limited | 17420586 | Active |
Above Kelford Group 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 | 14 December 1994 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (full) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 10: 2 outstanding, 8 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 26 October 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Hcn Finco Trs Limited; National Westminster Bank PLC as Security Agent |
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.