Highfield House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Highfield House (Whitehaven, 67 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 18 October 2019. It is run by Haven Care Centres Limited (company 05910454, active), which is owned by Kirklands Care Group Limited (12638347). Above Kirklands Care Group Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 2 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 21 March 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Whitehaven, CA28 9UB (Cumberland) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 18 October 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 7 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 21 March 2025 (“Haven Care Centre Ltd”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Haven Care Centres Limited | 05910454 | Active |
| Owner | Kirklands Care Group Limited | 12638347 | Active |
Above Kirklands Care Group 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 | 18 August 2006 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (audit exemption subsidiary) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 5: 2 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 4 March 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | National Westminster 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2019; the home may have changed since.