Abbey Lodge Residential Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Abbey Lodge Residential Home (Hythe, 25 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 19 February 2019. It is run by Abbey Lodge (Residential Home) Ltd (company 04939120, active), which is owned by Building Brains Limited (11460321). Above Building Brains Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 November 2024. 3 of its 6 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 7 October 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Hythe, CT21 5QP (Kent) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 19 February 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 19 November 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 7 October 2025 (“Abbey Lodge Residential Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Abbey Lodge (residential Home) Ltd | 04939120 | Active |
| Owner | Building Brains Limited | 11460321 | Active |
Above Building Brains 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 | 21 October 2003 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 November 2024 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 November 2026 |
| Charges registered | 6: 3 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 29 April 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Allica Bank Limited; Metro 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2019; the home may have changed since.