Care Homes in Leicestershire

Care-home types in Leicestershire

Care homes in Leicestershire: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in Leicestershire?

There are 28 CQC-registered care homes in Leicestershire: 22 are registered for residential care and 6 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Leicestershire?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Leicestershire, 22 homes are residential-only, 6 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in Leicestershire?

The 28 care homes in Leicestershire are run by 23 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Prime Life Limited (4 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in Leicestershire is safe?

Every care home in Leicestershire is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in Leicestershire last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Leicestershire is dated 13 May 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Care homes by area in Leicestershire

• LE1214 homes
• LE116 homes

Largest care-home operators in Leicestershire

• Prime Life Limited4 homes
• Rushcliffe Care Limited3 homes
• Keenglen Care Homes Limited1 home
• Woodway Carers Limited1 home
• The Amwell Care Home Limited1 home
• Woodheyes Limited1 home
• Care UK Care Services Limited1 home
• Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in Leicestershire

• Silver Oaks Residential Care HomeResidential11 Silver Street, Whitwick, LE67 5EW · LE67 5EWOperated by Keenglen Care Homes Limited
  01530815665CQC record updated 13 May 2026
• Woodway HouseResidential11 Enderby Road, Blaby, LE8 4GD · LE8 4GDOperated by Woodway Carers Limited
  01162773890CQC record updated 13 May 2026
• The AmwellResidentialAsfordby Road, LE13 0HN · LE13 0HNOperated by The Amwell Care Home Limited
  01664882525CQC record updated 13 April 2026
• The Old School HouseResidential31 Main Street, Thringstone, LE67 8ND · LE67 8NDOperated by Rushcliffe Care Limited
  01530224426CQC record updated 4 March 2026
• WoodheyesResidential231 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3PH · LE3 3PHOperated by Woodheyes Limited
  01162387371CQC record updated 19 February 2026
• Lonsdale MewsNursingFarley Way, Quorn, LE12 8XS · LE12 8XSOperated by Care UK Care Services Limited
  01509801608CQC record updated 6 February 2026
• Lonsdale MewsNursingFarley Way, Quorn, LE12 8XS · LE12 8XSOperated by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
  01509278900CQC record updated 6 February 2026
• The TreesResidentialDeveron Way, LE10 0XD · LE10 0XDOperated by Leicestershire County Council
  01163057351CQC record updated 16 January 2026
• King Street - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesResidential61/63 King Street, LE12 7LZ · LE12 7LZOperated by Leonard Cheshire Disability
  01509817750CQC record updated 19 December 2025
• Hallaton Manor LimitedResidentialHallaton Manor, Cranoe Road, Hallaton, LE16 8TZ · LE16 8TZOperated by Hallaton Manor Limited
  01858555271CQC record updated 15 December 2025

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 28 registered in Leicestershire. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.