Meadow Croft Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Meadow Croft Care Home (Preston, 66 beds) is rated not yet rated. It is run by Danforth Care Garstang Limited (company 14926329, active), which is owned by Danforth Care NO 3 Limited (14919127), which is owned by Danforth Care Partners Limited (13215965), which is owned by Willow Bidco 1 Limited (15487394), which is owned by Marvin Topco Limited (16789888), which is owned by Welltower Inc.. The chain ends with Welltower Inc., a company registered outside the UK (United States). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 1 of its 1 registered charges are outstanding. Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Preston, PR3 1PH (Lancashire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Not yet rated · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 8 May 2024 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | no matching kitchen found at this postcode |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Danforth Care Garstang Limited | 14926329 | Active |
| Owner | Danforth Care NO 3 Limited | 14919127 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Danforth Care Partners Limited | 13215965 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Willow Bidco 1 Limited | 15487394 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Marvin Topco Limited | 16789888 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Welltower Inc. | — | registered outside the UK (United States) |
The chain ends with Welltower Inc., a company registered outside the UK (United States).
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 | 9 June 2023 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 1: 1 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 16 February 2024 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Thp (UK) Number One Limited (Registered No. 14242491) |
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.