The Lakes Care Centre: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Lakes Care Centre (Dukinfield, 62 beds) is rated Requires improvement by CQC, in a report published on 4 June 2026. It is run by The Lakes Care Centre Limited (company 14783499, active), which is owned by Meredith Care Limited (14774795). Above Meredith Care Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2026. 2 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 13 January 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Dukinfield, SK16 4TX (Tameside) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Requires improvement, report published 4 June 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 27 September 2023 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 13 January 2026 (“The Lakes Residential & Nursing Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | The Lakes Care Centre Limited | 14783499 | Active |
| Owner | Meredith Care Limited | 14774795 | Active |
Above Meredith Care Limited, 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 | 5 April 2023 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2026 (total exemption full) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2027 |
| Charges registered | 3: 2 outstanding, 1 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 22 September 2023 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | Blackcliffe Limited (In Administration) and Blue Ocean Topco Holding Limited (in Administration) Acting by Their Joint Administrators, Ian Corfield and Gary Hargreaves Both of Frp Advisory Trading Limited and others |
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.