The Lindens Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Lindens Care Home (Stoke Hammond, 60 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 14 December 2022. It is run by The Lindens (Stoke Hammond) Ltd (company 08337708, active), which is owned by Bch Estates Limited (05061933). Above Bch Estates 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 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 20 May 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Stoke Hammond, MK17 9BN (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 14 December 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 14 August 2014 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 20 May 2026 (“The Lindens”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | The Lindens (stoke Hammond) Ltd | 08337708 | Active |
| Owner | Bch Estates Limited | 05061933 | Active |
Above Bch Estates 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 | 20 December 2012 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 4: 2 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 25 March 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays 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.