Willowmere Lodge Care Home: who runs it and who owns the operator
Willowmere Lodge Care Home (Ellesmere Port, 66 beds) is rated not yet rated. It is run by Crystal Care Homes Ellesmere Opco Limited (company 17385351, active), which is owned by Crystal Care Homes Holdco Limited (17379455), which is owned by Lnt Care Developments Group Limited (13757610), which is owned by Lnt Care Developments Holdings Limited (13151875), which is owned by Route Bidco Limited (16444784). Above Route Bidco Limited, the persons with significant control are an individual (names not shown here). It has no charges registered. Kitchen food hygiene rating: 5 (inspected 10 September 2026). Sources: CQC register , Companies House, Food Standards Agency.
The home
| Address | Ellesmere Port, CH65 9HQ (Cheshire West and Chester) |
|---|---|
| CQC overall rating | Not yet rated · CQC page |
| Registered with CQC | 1 October 2026 |
| Type | Residential social care |
| Food hygiene (FSA) | 5, inspected 10 September 2026 (“Willowmere Lodge Care Home”) |
Who owns the operator
| Level | Company | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator (CQC provider) | Crystal Care Homes Ellesmere Opco Limited | 17385351 | Active |
| Owner | Crystal Care Homes Holdco Limited | 17379455 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Lnt Care Developments Group Limited | 13757610 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Lnt Care Developments Holdings Limited | 13151875 | Active |
| Owner of the level above | Route Bidco Limited | 16444784 | Active |
Above Route Bidco 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 | 6 August 2026 |
| Latest accounts made up to | — |
| Next accounts due by | 31 December 2027 |
| Charges registered | 0 |
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.