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Care homes offering respite care in Ellistown

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There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Ellistown on AskBart. The largest is Tillson House, with 40 beds. The most recent inspection was at Tillson House in October 2021.

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Care homes in Ellistown

Care homes in Ellistown (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Ellistown in numbers

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

Care homes offering respite care listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Leicestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£986
LargestTillson House (40 beds)
Most recently inspectedTillson House (October 2021)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, North West Leicestershire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£282,239
Good1
Average weekly fees
  • Leicestershire average£1,194/wk
  • UK average£1,716/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. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

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

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

House prices in North West Leicestershire

The average house price in North West Leicestershire is £282,239, 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
£282,239
Detached
£390,100
Semi-detached
£244,540
Terraced
£193,884
Flats & maisonettes
£135,770

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 Ellistown

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 75% 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

32 crimes reported in August 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime15
  • Shoplifting6
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Drugs2
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, Aug 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Ellistown

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

Charity

The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation

Providing support, care and friendship for the elderly and young persons through the provision of day facilities. These offer companionship for the socially isolated, craft clubs for people with…

3.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (803525)
Charity

Ashby U3a

U3A exsists for 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…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181242)
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…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209074)

Ellistown: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+65.7%
Projected change in North West Leicestershire, 2025 to 2035 (2,523 to 4,180). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+25.3%
Projected change in North West Leicestershire, 2025 to 2035 (22,870 to 28,652). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Mason & Son (Chemists) Ltd (0.9 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
6
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
4–8 out of 10
Where the 6 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Ellistown

  • Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People · 7.1 milesCQC page
  • LOROS The Leicestershire & Rutland Hospice · 8.9 milesCQC Good (report published April 2024). CQC page
  • Mary Ann Evans Hospice · 13.7 milesCQC Good (report published March 2023). CQC page

Hospitals near Ellistown

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 Ellistown a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Ellistown

Ellistown suits people seeking a familiar, established neighbourhood with above-average retirement-age neighbours and a fair range of cafes, pubs and parks to explore. At 21.1% of the population aged 65+, it's more retirement-minded than the national average of 18.6%, though the town itself is not exceptionally large. Care-home choice and costs will vary; you'll need to check local provision directly and weigh transport links to major hospitals against your health priorities.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Local GP surgeries and pharmacies are present; confirm distance to the nearest A&E hospital as part of your wider health planning.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 44 offences, with violent crime, criminal damage and arson among the most common reports — a moderate level you may wish to discuss with current residents or care staff.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family network is to Ellistown and whether visiting or support from loved ones is easily managed.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in the area vary; check local homes' charges against the national average and your personal budget.
  • Transport: Several supermarkets and cafes are within reach locally; wider travel to nearby East Midlands cities will depend on bus and rail links from the town.
  • Housing options: Ellistown has care-home provision; the range and size of homes available locally should be explored directly with providers.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Eight parks and two allotments offer outdoor interest, and a range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars support social life.
  • Community: With a strong over-65 presence, the town likely supports social groups and community activity; ask care homes about local networks and memory cafés.
  • Climate: The East Midlands climate is generally temperate and changeable; prepare for typical UK rainfall and cooler winters.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime profile: Violent crime and criminal damage are notable in recent records; discuss safety measures and local atmosphere with care-home staff and residents.
  • Hospital proximity: Confirm how far the nearest A&E is and how well served you'll be in a health emergency before committing.
  • Care-home supply: Ellistown's provision may be smaller or more limited than in larger urban centres; explore your options early.

Questions about care homes in Ellistown

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Ellistown?

AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around Ellistown, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Ellistown rated?

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

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Ellistown?

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 Ellistown

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.