The Oaks Residential Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Oaks Residential Care Home (Colchester, 30 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 16 July 2024. It is run by Florence Care Homes Limited (company 04140866, active), which is owned by Bentley Health Limited (16046910). Above Bentley Health Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 0 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 4 (inspected 30 May 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Colchester, CO7 8NN (Essex) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 16 July 2024 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 13 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 4, inspected 30 May 2025 (“Oaks”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Florence Care Homes Limited | 04140866 | Active |
| Owner | Bentley Health Limited | 16046910 | Active |
Above Bentley Health 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 | 15 January 2001 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (unaudited abridged) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 2: 0 outstanding, 2 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.