The Old Vicarage: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Old Vicarage (Wooler, 28 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 26 November 2025. It is run by People First Care (Wooler) Limited (company 13058296, active), which is owned by Meadowville Limited (12503293). Above Meadowville 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 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 8 December 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Wooler, NE71 6AD (Northumberland) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 26 November 2025 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 8 September 2021 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 8 December 2025 (“Old Vicarage Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | People First Care (wooler) Limited | 13058296 | Active |
| Owner (1 of 2 corporate controllers) | Meadowville Limited | 12503293 | Active |
Above Meadowville 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 | 2 December 2020 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (unaudited abridged) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 2: 2 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 7 December 2021 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Handelsbanken 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.