The Old Vicarage: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Old Vicarage (Bolton, 38 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 13 November 2025. It is run by Macdonald Care Limited (company 04795467, active), which is owned by Whitefield Care Limited (07477111), which is owned by Macdonald Care Investments Limited (16304662). Above Macdonald Care Investments Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 April 2025. 0 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 13 February 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Bolton, BL1 7EQ (Bolton) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 13 November 2025 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 13 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 13 February 2026 (“The Old Vicarage”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Macdonald Care Limited | 04795467 | Active |
| Owner | Whitefield Care Limited | 07477111 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Macdonald Care Investments Limited | 16304662 | Active |
Above Macdonald Care Investments 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 | 11 June 2003 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 April 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 January 2027 |
| Charges registered | 3: 0 outstanding, 3 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.