The Lawrence: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Lawrence (Wakefield, 14 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 27 October 2025. It is run by Johnston Care Limited (company 03381658, active), which is owned by Parkcare Homes (no.2) Limited (04000281), which is owned by Craegmoor Care (holdings) Limited (04790555), which is owned by Craegmoor Limited (02825572), which is owned by Craegmoor Group (no.6) Limited (04229516), which is owned by Craegmoor Group (no.5) Limited (04204571), which is owned by Craegmoor Group (no.3) Limited (06628024), which is owned by Craegmoor Group (no.2) Limited (06594393), which is owned by Craegmoor Group Limited (06600023), which is owned by Priory Group No. 3 Limited (07480550), which is owned by Priory Group No. 2 Limited (07480437), which is owned by Priory Group No. 1 Limited (07480152), which is owned by Whitewell UK Investments 1 Limited (09929374), which is owned by Whitewell UK Holding Company 1 Limited (09929366), which is owned by Priory Group UK 1 Limited (09057543), which is owned by Remedcouk Limited (13086239), which is owned by Remedcouk Holding Limited (13084316). The chain is longer than 16 levels and was not followed to the end. The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 December 2025. 0 of its 16 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 22 April 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Wakefield, WF2 0QH (Wakefield) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 27 October 2025 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 8 December 2010 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 22 April 2026 (“The Lawrence”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Johnston Care Limited | 03381658 | Active |
| Owner | Parkcare Homes (no.2) Limited | 04000281 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Craegmoor Care (holdings) Limited | 04790555 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Craegmoor Limited | 02825572 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Craegmoor Group (no.6) Limited | 04229516 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Craegmoor Group (no.5) Limited | 04204571 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Craegmoor Group (no.3) Limited | 06628024 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Craegmoor Group (no.2) Limited | 06594393 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Craegmoor Group Limited | 06600023 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Priory Group No. 3 Limited | 07480550 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Priory Group No. 2 Limited | 07480437 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Priory Group No. 1 Limited | 07480152 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Whitewell UK Investments 1 Limited | 09929374 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Whitewell UK Holding Company 1 Limited | 09929366 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Priory Group UK 1 Limited | 09057543 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Remedcouk Limited | 13086239 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Remedcouk Holding Limited | 13084316 | Active |
The chain is longer than 16 levels and was not followed to the end.
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 June 1997 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 December 2025 (audit exemption subsidiary) |
| Next accounts due by | 30 September 2027 |
| Charges registered | 16: 0 outstanding, 16 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.