Question 1

How much does a care home in City of Leicester cost?

Accepted Answer

Care homes in City of Leicester start from around £800 per week, with averages of £1,207 for residential, £1,217 for dementia, £1,392 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

Question 2

Which care homes in City of Leicester are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

Accepted Answer

5 of the 7 care homes in and around City of Leicester are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 2 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

Question 3

What types of care are available in City of Leicester?

Accepted Answer

Homes in and around City of Leicester offer Respite, Residential, Dementia, Nursing care. Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Question 4

Can I get council funding for care in City of Leicester?

Accepted Answer

If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Leicestershire Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.

Question 5

Who regulates care homes in City of Leicester?

Accepted Answer

Care homes in City of Leicester are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC rates each home as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate following regular inspections — you can read each home's latest report on the CQC website.

Care homes in City of Leicester

Aylesham Court Care Home

Lonsdale Mews Care Home

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