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

• Whetstone GrangeResidential148 Enderby Road, Whetstone, LE8 6JJ · LE8 6JJOperated by A L A Care Limited
  01162477007CQC record updated 4 November 2025
• Westfield HouseResidential42-44 Westfield Drive, LE11 3QL · LE11 3QLOperated by Westfield House (Care) Ltd
  01509266605CQC record updated 27 October 2025
• Huntingdon CourtResidentialRegent Street, LE11 5BA · LE11 5BAOperated by Leicestershire County Care Limited
  01509217474CQC record updated 8 October 2025
• Woodthorpe LodgeResidential54 John Boden Way, Woodthorpe, LE11 2ER · LE11 2EROperated by Ideal Carehomes Limited
  01509274027CQC record updated 1 September 2025
• Ayeesha-Raj Care HomeResidential86 Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel, LE12 7AU · LE12 7AUOperated by Cherre Residential Care Limited
  01509412570CQC record updated 9 June 2025
• Charnwood LodgeResidentialWoodhouse Lane, Nanpantan, LE11 3YG · LE11 3YGOperated by Lansdowne Road Limited
  01509890184CQC record updated 21 May 2025
• Pinglenook Residential HomeResidential229 Sileby Road, Barrow Upon Soar, LE12 8LP · LE12 8LPOperated by Turnbulls Health Care Limited
  01509813071CQC record updated 19 May 2025
• Ash TreeResidential81 Leicester Road, Shepshed, LE12 9DF · LE12 9DFOperated by Stepping Stone Independent Living Ltd
  01509650169CQC record updated 28 April 2025
• Aarons Specialist UnitNursingEpinal Way Care Centre, Epinal Way, LE11 3GD · LE11 3GDOperated by Rushcliffe Care Limited
  01509212666CQC record updated 30 December 2024
• GilburnResidential53 Ashby Road, Shepshed, LE12 9BS · LE12 9BSOperated by Dignus Healthcare Limited
  01509506306CQC record updated 19 November 2024

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.