Windy Knowe Nursing Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Windy Knowe Nursing Home (Oxton Birkenhead, 49 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 3 January 2020. It is run by Windy Knowe Limited (company 09826921, active), which is owned by Barca Holdings Limited (10002414), which is owned by Springcare Limited (04296959). Above Springcare Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 1 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 15 September 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Oxton Birkenhead, CH43 6US (Wirral) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 3 January 2020 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 1 April 2016 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 15 September 2025 (“Windy Knowe Nursing Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Windy Knowe Limited | 09826921 | Active |
| Owner | Barca Holdings Limited | 10002414 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Springcare Limited | 04296959 | Active |
Above Springcare 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 | 15 October 2015 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 3: 1 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 23 October 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Shawbrook Bank Limited |
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 2020; the home may have changed since.