Methodist Homes
Aigburth
Residential care home in Leicester, Leicestershire
Operated by MHA (Methodist Homes)
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About
Aigburth is a 56-bed residential and dementia care home in Leicester operated by Methodist Homes. The home provides person-centred care for older adults, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, in an en-suite residential setting.
The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also rated Good in the 2019 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 26 July 2019 · Last inspected 20 June 2019
Inspectors found that the 55 people using this care home, which has three floors and a dementia-specialist floor, felt safe and were supported by staff who understood care risks and received ongoing training. Staff were described as caring, and people and relatives spoke highly of the relationships they had built with staff and volunteers. The report also highlights a varied programme of group and one-to-one activities and says that the new manager, in post for two weeks, already had a good grip on the service.
- People felt safe, and staff understood the risks of care, including infection control.
- People and relatives praised the caring attitude of staff, and strong relationships had formed with staff and volunteers.
- Activities were varied and tailored to individual hobbies and interests, with both group and one-to-one options.
- Feedback from people and relatives was sought and used to address issues promptly, supported by established quality checks.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1,007 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Leicestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £929 |
| 2025 | £986 |
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Local health safety net
Aigburth is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leicester Royal Infirmary, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is THE CENTRAL SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Leicester
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Part of MHA (Methodist Homes)
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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