Bethel/Bethesda Residential Home
Residential care home in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire
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About
Bethel/Bethesda Residential Home is in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, and offers residential and respite care for up to 34 registered beds. The home describes its approach as placing residents' wellbeing and interests at the centre of its work, providing a safe, comfortable and homely setting for both long-term residents and short stays. Residents are supported to keep their personal space, independence and their own pace, and are encouraged to join the activities and events held in the home, from conversation in the living areas and gardens to live entertainment, baking and arts and crafts, with programmes shaped around individual interests.
The home says it takes account of differing dietary needs, clothing choices, and religious and cultural observances. Its staff are described as fully trained, and they work with residents and families to provide individual care and answer questions or concerns. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall (report published 2021). Its key-question grades are Good for safe, caring, responsive and well-led, and Requires Improvement for effective.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 December 2021 · Last inspected 29 November 2021
Inspectors found that the home had made substantial progress since its last inspection, and its overall rating has moved from inadequate to good, so it is no longer in special measures. Staff were described as kind, compassionate and respectful, and people were supported to make their own choices and keep their independence. The registered manager was seen as committed to further improvement, and people had been consulted on new décor and furniture as part of a refurbishment plan.
- Safety had improved considerably, and infection prevention and control was judged effective, with staff wearing the correct protective equipment and the home found to be clean.
- Staffing levels were sufficient, staff had been recruited safely, and they understood how to protect people from harm and had training suited to people's needs.
- Medicines were given on time and as prescribed by competent staff, and were stored safely.
- People's privacy and dignity were respected, and feedback about the care staff and management team was positive.
- The environment still needs further improvement, and a refurbishment plan is underway.
- Inspectors said the range of activities should be more varied, and improvements to this are planned.
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
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
100 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 | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Bethel/Bethesda Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is George Eliot Hospital, 8.1 miles away. The local GP practice is HEATH LANE SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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