St Stephens Nursing Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
St Stephens Nursing Home (Dover, 17 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 20 May 2026. It is run by Charing Rose Limited (company 04977355, active), which is owned by Charing Holdings Limited (04379011). Above Charing Holdings Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 2 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 29 October 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Dover, CT16 1SW (Kent) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 20 May 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 26 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 29 October 2025 (“St Stephens Residential Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Charing Rose Limited | 04977355 | Active |
| Owner | Charing Holdings Limited | 04379011 | Active |
Above Charing Holdings 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 | 26 November 2003 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 4: 2 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 11 November 2014 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Santander UK 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.