Barton Lodge: who runs it and who owns the operator
Barton Lodge (Luton, 70 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 11 July 2025. It is run by Barton Lodge Ltd (company 14631936, active), which is owned by Hortus Healthcare Midco Ltd (14627905), which is owned by Hortus Healthcare Holdco Ltd (14624593). Above Hortus Healthcare Holdco Ltd, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 1 of its 1 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 14 May 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Luton, LU3 2DN (Luton) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 11 July 2025 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 15 August 2023 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 14 May 2026 (“Barton Lodge”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Barton Lodge Ltd | 14631936 | Active |
| Owner | Hortus Healthcare Midco Ltd | 14627905 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Hortus Healthcare Holdco Ltd | 14624593 | Active |
Above Hortus Healthcare Holdco Ltd, 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 | 1 February 2023 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 1: 1 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 11 May 2023 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Ehp Bottomco Iii 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.