South Africa Lodge: who runs it and who owns the operator
South Africa Lodge (Waterlooville, 100 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 25 October 2022. It is run by South Africa Lodge Limited (company 03647417, active), which is owned by Cornerstone Healthcare Group Ltd (11533858), which is owned by Cornerstone Healthcare Midco Limited (13075984), which is owned by Cornerstone Healthcare Holdings Ltd (11532727), which is owned by Cambridge Health UK Ltd (17518399). Cambridge Health UK Ltd has filed a statement that no person or company has significant control over it. The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2026. 2 of its 8 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 10 November 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Waterlooville, PO7 7LA (Hampshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 25 October 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 2 November 2020 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 10 November 2025 (“South Africa Lodge”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | South Africa Lodge Limited | 03647417 | Active |
| Owner | Cornerstone Healthcare Group Ltd | 11533858 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Cornerstone Healthcare Midco Limited | 13075984 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Cornerstone Healthcare Holdings Ltd | 11532727 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Cambridge Health UK Ltd | 17518399 | Active |
Cambridge Health UK Ltd has filed a statement that no person or company has significant control over it.
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 | 9 October 1998 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2026 (audit exemption subsidiary) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2027 |
| Charges registered | 8: 2 outstanding, 6 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 26 July 2023 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Virgin Money) |
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.