The Willows: who runs it and who owns the operator
The Willows (Loughborough, 60 beds) is rated Good by CQC, in a report published on 21 September 2026. It is run by The Willows Care Home (Shepshed) Limited (company 09788336, active), which is owned by 3ab Care Limited (06500143). Above 3ab Care Limited, the persons with significant control are individuals (names not shown here). The operator's latest accounts are made up to 31 March 2026. 1 of its 3 registered charges are outstanding. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 24 July 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Loughborough, LE12 9PD (Leicestershire) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Good, report published 21 September 2026 · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 8 March 2016 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 24 July 2026 (“The Willows Care Home (Shepshed)”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | The Willows Care Home (shepshed) Ltd | 09788336 | Active |
| Owner | 3ab Care Limited | 06500143 | Active |
Above 3ab 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 | 22 September 2015 |
| Latest accounts made up to | 31 March 2026 (small) |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2027 |
| Charges registered | 3: 1 outstanding, 2 satisfied |
| Latest outstanding charge created | 10 May 2022 |
| Charge holders (outstanding) | National Westminster 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.