The Close Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Close Care Home (Abingdon, 90 beds) is rated Outstanding by CQC, in a report published on 22 January 2020. It is run by Cavendish Close Limited (company 02399435, active), which is owned by Eleanor Care Homes Holdings Limited (13438798), which is owned by Eleanor Health Care Group Limited (09734885). Above Eleanor Health Care Group 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 6 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 31 July 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Abingdon, OX14 3DP (Oxfordshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Outstanding, report published 22 January 2020 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 2 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 31 July 2026 (“Cavendish Close”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Cavendish Close Limited | 02399435 | Active |
| Owner | Eleanor Care Homes Holdings Limited | 13438798 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Eleanor Health Care Group Limited | 09734885 | Active |
Above Eleanor Health Care Group 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 | 29 June 1989 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (medium) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 6: 2 outstanding, 4 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 24 April 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2020; the home may have changed since.