Dairy Lane Care Centre: who runs it and who owns the operator
Dairy Lane Care Centre (Houghton Le Spring, 22 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 12 October 2023. It is run by Dairy Lane (St. Michael's) Limited (company 08749121, active), which is owned by Serene Valley Care Ltd (SC806488). Above Serene Valley Care Ltd, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 1 of its 1 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 28 May 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5EH (Sunderland) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 12 October 2023 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 1 February 2014 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 28 May 2026 (“Dairy Lane Care Centre”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Dairy Lane (st. Michael's) Limited | 08749121 | Active |
| Owner | Serene Valley Care Ltd | SC806488 | Active |
Above Serene Valley Care Ltd, 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 | 25 October 2013 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 1: 1 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 24 December 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Atom 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.