The Firs: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Firs (Southampton, 22 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 7 July 2022. It is run by Caldwell Care Limited (company 04456342, active), which is owned by Caldwell Group Limited (06538453). Above Caldwell Group Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 September 2025. 2 of its 9 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 4 April 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Southampton, SO31 6LS (Hampshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 7 July 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 29 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 4 April 2025 (“The Firs”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Caldwell Care Limited | 04456342 | Active |
| Owner | Caldwell Group Limited | 06538453 | Liquidation |
Above Caldwell 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 | 7 June 2002 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 September 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 June 2027 |
| Charges registered | 9: 2 outstanding, 7 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 1 October 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Metro Bank 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.