Westacre Nursing Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Westacre Nursing Home (Winchester, 55 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 29 July 2026. It is run by Nursing Homes Services Limited (company 02490124, active), which is owned by Medical Screening Services Limited (02029167), which is owned by Chessel Holdings Limited (09235946). Above Chessel Holdings Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 June 2025. 2 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 9 September 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Winchester, SO22 4NE (Hampshire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 29 July 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 28 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 9 September 2026 (“Westacre Nursing Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Nursing Homes Services Limited | 02490124 | Active |
| Owner | Medical Screening Services Limited | 02029167 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Chessel Holdings Limited | 09235946 | Active |
Above Chessel Holdings 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 | 6 April 1990 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 June 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 March 2027 |
| Charges registered | 3: 2 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 19 September 2005 |
| 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.