Kendal Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Kendal Care Home (Kendal, 120 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 5 August 2021. It is run by Abbey Healthcare (Westmoreland) Limited (company 07883470, 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 4 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 2 October 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Kendal, LA9 7JA (Westmorland and Furness) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 5 August 2021 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 24 June 2013 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 2 October 2026 (“Kendal Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Abbey Healthcare (westmoreland) Limited | 07883470 | 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 | 15 December 2011 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (medium) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 4: 2 outstanding, 2 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2021; the home may have changed since.