The Meadows: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Meadows (Bideford, 14 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 8 January 2021. It is run by Blue Opal Limited (company 05668189, active), which is owned by St. Piran's Health Care Limited (06449770). Above St. Piran's Health Care Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 April 2025. 2 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 29 October 2024). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Bideford, EX39 4JE (Devon) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 8 January 2021 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 17 November 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 29 October 2024 (“The Meadows”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Blue Opal Limited | 05668189 | Active |
| Owner | St. Piran's Health Care Limited | 06449770 | Active |
Above St. Piran's Health Care Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (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 | 6 January 2006 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 April 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 29 January 2027 |
| Charges registered | 5: 2 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 17 July 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | National Westminster 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 2021; the home may have changed since.