Ivy Lodge Retirement Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Ivy Lodge Retirement Home (York, 33 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 23 June 2022. It is run by Ivy Lodge Care Limited (company 04913698, active), which is owned by Welford Healthcare Ltd (09408944), which is owned by Welford Topco Limited (09408881). Above Welford Topco Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 May 2025. 1 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 14 January 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | York, YO32 3YP (York) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 23 June 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 13 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 14 January 2026 (“Ivy Lodge Care”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Ivy Lodge Care Limited | 04913698 | Active |
| Owner | Welford Healthcare Ltd | 09408944 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Welford Topco Limited | 09408881 | Active |
Above Welford Topco 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 | 26 September 2003 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 May 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 2: 1 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 14 August 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Haxby Care Limited (As Security Holder) |
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.