Heron Hill Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Heron Hill Care Home (Kendal, 86 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 14 November 2025. It is run by Abbey Healthcare (Kendal) Limited (company 05156913, active), which is owned by Oak Bidco (UK) Limited (17261741), which is owned by Studland Holdco (UK) Limited (17255443). Above Studland Holdco (UK) Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 2 of its 7 registered charges are outstanding. Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Kendal, LA9 7SE (Westmorland and Furness) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 14 November 2025 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 10 August 2012 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | no matching kitchen found at this postcode |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Abbey Healthcare (kendal) Limited | 05156913 | Active |
| Owner | Oak Bidco (UK) Limited | 17261741 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Studland Holdco (UK) Limited | 17255443 | Active |
Above Studland Holdco (UK) Limited, 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 | 17 June 2004 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (medium) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 7: 2 outstanding, 5 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 6 August 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Caretrust UK Limited; Lloyds 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.