The Grove Residential Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Grove Residential Home (Maidstone, 44 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 12 March 2020. It is run by Smartblade Limited (company 03812144, active), which is owned by Amyla Limited (12214067). Above Amyla Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 October 2025. 2 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 10 October 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Maidstone, ME16 8AU (Kent) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 12 March 2020 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 26 November 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 10 October 2025 (“The Grove Residential Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Smartblade Limited | 03812144 | Active |
| Owner | Amyla Limited | 12214067 | Active |
Above Amyla 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 | 22 July 1999 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 October 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 July 2027 |
| Charges registered | 4: 2 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 21 January 2021 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Hsbc UK 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2020; the home may have changed since.