Who Runs It

Blakelands Lodge: who runs it and who owns the operator

Blakelands Lodge (Bedford, 66 beds) is rated not yet rated. It is run by Ideal Carehomes (4) Limited (company 14014904, active), which is owned by Ideal Carehomes Bidco Limited (11905029), which is owned by Ideal Carehomes Midco 2 Limited. The chain ends with Ideal Carehomes Midco 2 Limited, a company registered outside the UK. The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 September 2025. 1 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: AwaitingInspection. Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.

Data: CQC register , Companies House company data 1 November 2026 and owners 7 November 2026, food hygiene ratings 3 November 2026 · calculated 7 November 2026 · Methodology and sources

Not yet ratedCQC rating
66beds
2levels of corporate owners
AwaitingInspectionfood hygiene rating

The home

AddressBedford, MK43 2AH (Central Bedfordshire)
CQC overall ratingNot yet rated · CQC page
Registered with CQC18 November 2022
TypeResidential social care
Food hygiene (FSA)AwaitingInspection (“Blakelands Lodge Care Home”)

Who owns the operator

LevelCompanyNumberStatus
Operator (CQC provider)Ideal Carehomes (4) Limited14014904Active
OwnerIdeal Carehomes Bidco Limited11905029Active
Owner of the level aboveIdeal Carehomes Midco 2 Limited—registered outside the UK

The chain ends with Ideal Carehomes Midco 2 Limited, a company registered outside the UK.

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 statusActive Private Limited Company
Incorporated31 March 2022
Latest accounts made up to30 September 2025 (full)
Next accounts due by30 September 2027
Charges registered2: 1 outstanding, 1 satisfied
Latest outstanding charge created4 October 2022
Charge holders (outstanding)Aedifica UK 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.