The Kingfisher Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Kingfisher Care Home (Thornton Cleveleys, 20 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 13 February 2020. It is run by Thornton Care Limited (company 05179510, active), which is owned by Hartswood Healthcare Ltd (16879727). Above Hartswood Healthcare 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: 2 (inspected 21 September 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 1LA (Lancashire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 13 February 2020 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 21 September 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 2, inspected 21 September 2026 (“Kingfisher Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Thornton Care Limited | 05179510 | Active |
| Owner | Hartswood Healthcare Ltd | 16879727 | Active |
Above Hartswood Healthcare 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 | 14 July 2004 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 2: 1 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 2 July 2026 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Atom 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.
The CQC rating is from a report published in 2020; the home may have changed since.