A S Care is a 25-bed residential care home in Leicester, Leicestershire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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Dementia care homes in City of Leicester
There are 5 dementia care homes in and around City of Leicester on AskBart. 60% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,016 a week, while Leicester usually pays £1,044. The largest is Oakdale Care Limited, with 63 beds.
Average residential fee in City of Leicester: £1,016/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: City of Leicester
| Dementia care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 5 (60%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,016 |
| Leicester usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,044 |
| Largest | Oakdale Care Limited (63 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | A S Care (August 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in City of Leicester
Green SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC
Limited — safer than 1% of similar areas
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in City of Leicester is about £1,016/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in City of Leicester
60% of City of Leicester’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of 79%, including 1 rated Outstanding.
Good or above in City of Leicester
60%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
3 of 5
Of the homes in and around City of Leicester, 2 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 5 offer residential care.
Based on 5 CQC-rated homes in and around City of Leicester. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Care homes in City of Leicester on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (5)
updated September 2026
Top-rated in City of Leicester
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
Asra House Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Asra House is a CQC-Outstanding Sanctuary Care home on Leicester's Golden Mile, offering residential, dementia and respite care tailored to Asian lifestyles…
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Oakdale Care Limited
CQC Good
Oakdale Care Limited is a care home in Leicester, in the East Midlands, with 63 registered beds.
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Harley Grange Nursing Home
CQC Good
Harley Grange Nursing Home is a 34-bed nursing home in Leicester, Leicestershire, providing nursing care and dementia support.
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What care costs in City of Leicester
Residential (avg)
£1,016/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,016/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Leicester
The average house price in Leicester is £228,618, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £228,618
- Detached
- £384,968
- Semi-detached
- £263,007
- Terraced
- £206,501
- Flats & maisonettes
- £141,987
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in City of Leicester
Residential care homes
5 in City of LeicesterNursing homes
2 in City of LeicesterDementia care homes
5 in City of LeicesterRespite care
1 in City of LeicesterSafety
1,496 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime472
- Public order201
- Shoplifting180
- Anti-social behaviour180
Flood riskFlood warning area nearby
City of Leicester is near 18 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 5 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the Braunstone Brook, Bushby Brook, Evington Brook, Lubbesthorpe Brook and 11 more. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Common questions
How many dementia care homes are there in City of Leicester?
AskBart lists 5 dementia care homes in and around City of Leicester, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in City of Leicester rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in City of Leicester cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,016 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in City of Leicester?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Near City of Leicester
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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