Alban House Residential Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Alban House Residential Care Home (Ilfracombe, 23 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 19 February 2026. It is run by Alban Quality Care Limited (company 03641121, active), which is owned by Highfield Care Home Limited (15744415). Above Highfield Care Home Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 January 2026. 2 of its 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 4 (inspected 26 March 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Ilfracombe, EX34 9JU (Devon) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 19 February 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 19 May 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 4, inspected 26 March 2026 (“Alban House Residential Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Alban Quality Care Limited | 03641121 | Active |
| Owner | Highfield Care Home Limited | 15744415 | Active |
Above Highfield Care Home 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 | 30 September 1998 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 January 2026 (micro entity) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 October 2027 |
| Charges registered | 4: 2 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 25 October 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Together Commercial Finance 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.