Primrose Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Primrose Care Home (Houghton Le Spring, 22 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 1 July 2022. It is run by Primrose Care Home Hetton Ltd (company 10541336, active), which is owned by Hark Group Holdings Ltd (12629392). Above Hark Group Holdings Ltd, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 May 2025. 5 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 22 March 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Houghton Le Spring, DH5 0AT (Sunderland) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 1 July 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 14 June 2017 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 22 March 2026 (“Primrose Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Primrose Care Home Hetton Ltd | 10541336 | Active |
| Owner | Hark Group Holdings Ltd | 12629392 | Active |
Above Hark Group Holdings Ltd, 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 | 28 December 2016 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 May 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 28 February 2027 |
| Charges registered | 5: 5 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 28 February 2023 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Allica Bank Limited; Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank); Clydesdale Bank PLC (Trading as Both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank) (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.