Middleton Manor Care Centre: who runs it and who owns the operator
Middleton Manor Care Centre (Darlington, 83 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 9 June 2026. It is run by Prestige Care (Middleton) Limited (company 16000693, active), which is owned by Prestige Care Group Holdings Ltd (11044712), which is owned by Blue Pinnacle Ltd (11837834). Above Blue Pinnacle Ltd, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 July 2025. 1 of its 1 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 4 (inspected 3 February 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Darlington, DL2 1TS (Darlington) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 9 June 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 23 June 2025 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 4, inspected 3 February 2026 (“Middleton Manor Care Centre”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Prestige Care (middleton) Limited | 16000693 | Active |
| Owner | Prestige Care Group Holdings Ltd | 11044712 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Blue Pinnacle Ltd | 11837834 | Active |
Above Blue Pinnacle 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 | 7 October 2024 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 July 2025 (audit exemption subsidiary) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 April 2027 |
| Charges registered | 1: 1 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 22 July 2025 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Virgin Money) (Company Number SC001111) |
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.