The Knowle Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Knowle Care Home (Preston, 32 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 9 March 2024. It is run by Knowle Care Home Limited (company 05219396, active), which is owned by PH Care Limited (06487630). Above PH Care Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 30 November 2025. 0 of its 5 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 4 (inspected 18 February 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Preston, PR2 1AJ (Lancashire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 9 March 2024 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 17 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 4, inspected 18 February 2026 (“The Knowle Rest Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Knowle Care Home Limited | 05219396 | Active |
| Owner | PH Care Limited | 06487630 | Active |
Above PH Care Limited, 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 | 1 September 2004 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 30 November 2025 (unaudited abridged) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 August 2027 |
| Charges registered | 5: 0 outstanding, 5 satisfied |
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.