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Care homes offering respite care in Earl Shilton

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There are 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Earl Shilton on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,133 a week, while Leicestershire usually pays £986. The largest is The Ashton Care Home, with 72 beds.

care homes
4
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
75%
typical residential fee
£1,133/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Leicestershire council pays
£986/wk

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Care homes in Earl Shilton

Care homes in Earl Shilton (4)

★ With family reviews

1 in Earl Shilton, 3 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Bethel/Bethesda Residential HomeGood · Dec 2021On request348.1 mi—0.1 mi
Harvey HouseGood · Dec 2023On request446.6 mi—1.5 mi
Saffron House Care HomeRequires improvement£1,000486.8 mi—1.4 mi
The Ashton Care HomeGood£1,265725.3 mi—2.9 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Earl Shilton in numbers

The average residential care home in Earl Shilton costs about £1,133/week, while Leicestershire’s published usual rate is around £986/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £147/week (about £7,644/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Leicestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed4
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 4 (75%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,133
Leicestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£986
LargestThe Ashton Care Home (72 beds)
Most recently inspectedHarvey House (October 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 4 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 3 · Respite 4
Average house price, Hinckley and Bosworth (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£261,584
Good3
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Earl Shilton£1,133/wk
  • Nursing, Earl Shilton£1,265/wk
  • Dementia, Earl Shilton£1,133/wk
  • Leicestershire average£1,194/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Leicestershire usual rate£986/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Leicestershire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Leicestershire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Hinckley and Bosworth

The average house price in Hinckley and Bosworth is £261,584, 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
£261,584
Detached
£385,858
Semi-detached
£254,109
Terraced
£202,439
Flats & maisonettes
£118,634

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.

Living in Earl Shilton

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 32% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

100 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime47
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Public order12
  • Criminal damage & arson7
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Earl Shilton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Kirkby Mallory Schoolroom

Our charity aims to reduce social isolation and boost recreation in a rural community with limited access to public amenities. We welcome everyone: children, young people, the elderly, people with…

2.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209074)
Charity

Hinckley and Bosworth Area Community Transport Scheme

Provision of Community transport for older and disabled people in the Hinckley & Bosworth Area using our Dial a Ride Scheme and our 16 and seater minibus

3.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1054668)
Charity

Leuva Patidar Samaj (Surat, Navsari & Valsad District) of Leicester

Leuva Patidar Samaj of Leicester (LPSL) is a Hindu based community based in Leicester whose purpose is to further the Hindu Religion in its community by organising and funding religious events.…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1164745)
Charity

Blaby and Glen Parva Community Service

The community service provides lunch clubs with transport, social groups,with transport where necessry, a social support group, painting and exercise groups, and outings mainly for older people.…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (259935)
Charity

Lutterworth U3a

The object of the U3A is the advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1183109)
Charity

East West Community Centre Limited

We offer care to elderly clients suffering from a disability and our service acts as a means of bringingsomeone out of isolation and loneliness; thereby promoting well-being.We provide services…

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173408)

Earl Shilton: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+60%
Projected change in Hinckley and Bosworth, 2025 to 2035 (3,368 to 5,390). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+17%
Projected change in Hinckley and Bosworth, 2025 to 2035 (26,975 to 31,549). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Saffron Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
3
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 83.5% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
8.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–8 out of 10
Where the 12 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Earl Shilton

  • Mary Ann Evans Hospice · 8.1 milesCQC Good (report published March 2023). CQC page
  • LOROS The Leicestershire & Rutland Hospice · 8.2 milesCQC Good (report published April 2024). CQC page
  • Coventry Myton Hospice · 11.9 milesCQC Good (report published May 2025). CQC page

Hospitals near Earl Shilton

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Earl Shilton a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Earl Shilton

Earl Shilton suits people seeking a settled, family-oriented community in the East Midlands with reasonable access to shops and parks. The 65+ share of 21.1% is above the national average of 18.6%, signalling a mature population. It is not a dedicated retirement destination, so care provision and specialist services will need checking locally; affordability depends on the individual home.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Check with your GP surgery and local pharmacies for waiting times and distance to Leicester Royal Infirmary, the main acute hospital serving the area.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stood at 44 offences in 2026-04, with violent crime, criminal damage and shoplifting most common — above-average for England and a valid consideration.
  • Family & connection: Think about how close family and friends are: this will shape how often you can meet and how supported you feel day-to-day.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home weekly fees vary locally; compare any quotes you receive against the current national average and your own budget.
  • Transport: The area has a range of bus services and is within reach of Leicester by road; how walkable your chosen home is will depend on its exact location.
  • Housing options: Earl Shilton has several care homes; visit each to assess size, facilities and the fit with your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Eight parks and two allotments provide outdoor space; sixteen restaurants and cafes, plus eleven pubs, support a social calendar.
  • Community: Look into memory cafés, church groups and hobby clubs locally — these are often listed by care homes or the parish council.
  • Climate: The East Midlands experiences typical central England weather: cool winters and mild summers, with reasonable rainfall.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime rates: At 44 recorded offences, the area records above-average crime; check specific neighbourhoods and visit at different times of day.
  • Limited retirement focus: Earl Shilton is not a purpose-built retirement hub, so choice and availability of care homes may be smaller than in dedicated retirement towns — plan ahead and visit early.

Questions about care homes in Earl Shilton

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Earl Shilton?

AskBart lists 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Earl Shilton, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Earl Shilton rated?

Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Earl Shilton cost?

Published fees range from £1,000 to £1,265 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Earl Shilton?

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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Near Earl Shilton

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.