The Dales Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Dales Care Home (Wirral, 31 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 22 March 2022. It is run by The Dales (Northwest) Limited (company 06316573, active), which is owned by S & L (care) Ltd (11584875). Above S & L (care) Ltd, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 1 of its 2 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 16 June 2025). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Wirral, CH48 5HW (Wirral) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 22 March 2022 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 14 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 16 June 2025 (“The Dales Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | The Dales (northwest) Limited | 06316573 | Active |
| Owner | S & L (care) Ltd | 11584875 | Active |
Above S & L (care) 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 | 18 July 2007 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (unaudited abridged) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 2: 1 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 26 October 2007 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Lloyds Tsb 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.