Lancaster House: who runs it and who owns the operator
Lancaster House (Thetford, 31 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 19 July 2019. It is run by Four Crest Care (Watton) Limited (company 07464459, active), which is owned by Four Crest (holding) Limited (07464480). Above Four Crest (holding) Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2026. 1 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 4 (inspected 23 July 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Thetford, IP25 6HP (Norfolk) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 19 July 2019 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 12 July 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 4, inspected 23 July 2025 (“Lancaster House”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Four Crest Care (watton) Limited | 07464459 | Active |
| Owner | Four Crest (holding) Limited | 07464480 | Active |
Above Four Crest (holding) Limited, 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 | 8 December 2010 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2026 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 December 2027 |
| Charges registered | 2: 1 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 14 August 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Hsbc UK 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.