Lester Hall Apartments: who runs it and who owns the operator
Lester Hall Apartments (Leicester, 33 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 20 December 2022. It is run by Lester Hall Apartments Limited (company 03644571, active), which is owned by Ibc Health Care Ltd (12798098), which is owned by Ibc Health Care Group Ltd (15384212), which is owned by Sofino Holdings Ltd (15386176). Above Sofino Holdings Ltd, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2025. 3 of its 6 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 17 March 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Leicester, LE2 3JD (Leicester) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 20 December 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 27 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 17 March 2026 (“Lester Hall Apartments”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Lester Hall Apartments Limited | 03644571 | Active |
| Owner | Ibc Health Care Ltd | 12798098 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Ibc Health Care Group Ltd | 15384212 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Sofino Holdings Ltd | 15386176 | Active |
Above Sofino Holdings Ltd, 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 | 6 October 1998 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2026 |
| Charges registered | 6: 3 outstanding, 3 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 19 July 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Barclays Bank PLC (As Security Agent); Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank) |
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.