The Lakes: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Lakes (Askam In Furness, 41 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 26 July 2023. It is run by Vicarage Care Limited (company 04602098, active), which is owned by Nexus Care Group Ltd (09561066). Above Nexus Care Group Ltd, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 May 2025. 1 of its 1 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 14 October 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Askam In Furness, LA16 7JD (Westmorland and Furness) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 26 July 2023 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 24 January 2011 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 14 October 2026 (“The Lakes Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Vicarage Care Limited | 04602098 | Active |
| Owner | Nexus Care Group Ltd | 09561066 | Active |
Above Nexus Care Group 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 | 27 November 2002 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 May 2025 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 28 February 2027 |
| Charges registered | 1: 1 outstanding, 0 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 25 July 2016 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Santander UK 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.