The DurhamGate Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
The DurhamGate Care Home (Spennymoor, 66 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 5 December 2025. It is run by Adore Care Spennymoor Limited (company 15029953, active), which is owned by Danforth Care Midco VB Limited (14834521), which is owned by Danforth Care Opco Group Limited (14638220), which is owned by Danforth Care Partners Limited (13215965), which is owned by Willow Bidco 1 Limited (15487394), which is owned by Marvin Topco Limited (16789888), which is owned by Welltower Inc.. The chain ends with Welltower Inc., a company registered outside the UK (United States). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 0 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 24 March 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Spennymoor, DL16 6GF (County Durham) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 5 December 2025 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 10 November 2023 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 24 March 2026 (“Durham Gate”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Adore Care Spennymoor Limited | 15029953 | Active |
| Owner | Danforth Care Midco VB Limited | 14834521 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Danforth Care Opco Group Limited | 14638220 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Danforth Care Partners Limited | 13215965 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Willow Bidco 1 Limited | 15487394 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Marvin Topco Limited | 16789888 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Welltower Inc. | — | registered outside the UK (United States) |
The chain ends with Welltower Inc., a company registered outside the UK (United States).
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 July 2023 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (full) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 4: 0 outstanding, 4 satisfied |
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.