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Care homes in Thurnby

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There are 33 care homes in and around Thurnby on AskBart. 93% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). The largest is South Lodge Care Home, with 106 beds. The most recent inspection was at Thurn Court in November 2023.

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33
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
93%

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Thurnby

Care homes in Thurnby (33)

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1 in Thurnby, 32 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Featured ImageDistance from the town centre: 1.9 mi
CQC Good

56 beds

MHA (Methodist Homes)

DementiaResidential
ARCO Approved
Fees on request
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Distance
Aaron CourtGood · Jul 2023On request913.8 mi—1.4 mi
AigburthGood · Jul 2019On request562.6 mi—1.9 mi
Arbor HouseGood · Sept 2022On request402.7 mi—1.1 mi
Brockshill WoodlandsGood · Nov 2022On request273.5 mi—2.9 mi
Devonshire CourtOutstanding · Sept 2018On request693.6 mi—3.0 mi
Elliott Residential Care HomeGood · Sept 2023On request170.8 mi—2.9 mi
Evington Home - Pilgrims' Friend SocietyGood · Feb 2026On request302.4 mi—1.3 mi
Goodwood Orchard Care HomeGood · Dec 2024On request262.6 mi—1.4 mi
Graysford HallGood · Jul 2025On request721.0 mi—2.7 mi
Greenacre ParkGood · Sept 2025On request282.6 mi—2.0 mi
Greenfield View Care HomeRequires improvement · Oct 2025On request302.8 mi—1.9 mi
Harley Grange Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2019On request341.7 mi—2.8 mi
Harley House Care Home LtdGood · Mar 2021On request281.6 mi—2.7 mi
Hayes Park Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2025On request492.0 mi—1.6 mi
Hollywell Court Residential HomeGood · Feb 2023On request122.0 mi—2.5 mi
Kris Nursing & Residential Care Home Ltd—On request221.5 mi—2.5 mi
Lester Hall ApartmentsGood · Dec 2022On request331.8 mi—2.8 mi
London Road Specialist Nursing HomeGood · May 2021On request331.6 mi—2.5 mi
Oadby Manor Care Home—On request602.2 mi—2.0 mi
Oakdale Care LimitedGood · Sept 2023On request632.2 mi—1.6 mi
Pendene HouseGood · Jun 2019On request181.2 mi—2.9 mi
Scraptoft Court Care HomeGood · Sept 2023On request343.4 mi—1.0 mi
South Lodge Care HomeGood · Aug 2024On request1061.5 mi—2.6 mi
Spencefield GrangeGood · Jul 2025On request602.7 mi—1.0 mi
St GeorgesGood · Aug 2024On request361.6 mi—2.6 mi
Stoneygate AshlandsGood · Jan 2025On request371.6 mi—2.6 mi
Stoneygate OaklandsGood · Jan 2019On request441.4 mi—2.5 mi
Sycamore Cottage Residential HomeGood · Mar 2023On request142.9 mi—2.4 mi
The Lawns Residential HomeGood · Mar 2022On request411.9 mi—2.3 mi
The Lodge Residential HomeGood · Jul 2025On request323.6 mi—0.1 mi
The Mews—On request51.6 mi—2.6 mi
Thurn CourtGood · Jan 2024On request443.3 mi—0.8 mi
Vishram GharGood · Dec 2018On request443.4 mi—1.3 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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Thurnby in numbers

93% of Thurnby’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 30 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

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

Care homes listed33
Rated Good or Outstanding28 of 30 (93%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Leicester usual weekly rate (2025)£1,044
LargestSouth Lodge Care Home (106 beds)
Most recently inspectedThurn Court (November 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 10 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 7 · Respite 1
Average house price, Harborough (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£345,848
Outstanding1
Good27
Requires improvement2
Not yet rated3
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.

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

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

House prices in Harborough

The average house price in Harborough is £345,848, 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
£345,848
Detached
£476,866
Semi-detached
£302,379
Terraced
£250,393
Flats & maisonettes
£159,084

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 Thurnby

Thurnby is a town in the East Midlands with an established population of older residents (21.1% aged 65+) and reasonable local amenities. It offers care-home provision within a region known for moderate costs, though you'll want to weigh its crime figures and distance to specialist facilities carefully.

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 38% 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

103 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime44
  • Criminal damage & arson17
  • Public order13
  • Anti-social behaviour11
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 Thurnby

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

Charity

Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland(measham)

Charitable activity is to keep building maintained for older people in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland to use as a resource.

3.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1094246)
Charity

Age Concern Measham (Measham Old Folk's Guild)

Daily Drop-in Centre providing a range of activities for older people living in the village of Measham and surrounding villages.

3.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (503551)
Charity

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland Home Help Limited

Provision of services to older or disadvantaged people in their homes. Providing personal care, cleaning, shopping, foot care, well being and other essential services that enables them to remain…

3.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086862)
Charity

Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland Limited

Daycare,home care, drop in centres, visiting schemes, community mental health scheme, campaigning, awareness, services into residential homes, information and advice, advocacy specialist insurance…

3.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1146649)
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…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173408)
Charity

Age Concern Syston and District

We offer help and advice to the elderly and disabled of Syston and District. We run a disabled minibus and offer a variety of outings throughout the year. We have a weekly coffee morning. The…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1012201)

Thurnby: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+63.7%
Projected change in Harborough, 2025 to 2035 (3,224 to 5,279). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+28%
Projected change in Harborough, 2025 to 2035 (24,040 to 30,766). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: R Glenton & Son Ltd (0.4 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
29
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 21 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Thurnby

  • LOROS The Leicestershire & Rutland Hospice · 5.2 milesCQC Good (report published April 2024). CQC page
  • Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People · 10.7 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Thurnby

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

Is Thurnby a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Thurnby

Thurnby suits those who want to stay in or move to a familiar East Midlands community with some local retirement infrastructure and decent everyday shops and social spaces. Its above-average share of residents aged 65+ suggests it's already a place where people choose to grow older. It's neither a major retirement hub nor a remote location — a middle-ground option for those prioritising community roots over cutting-edge facilities or rock-bottom costs.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to check distances to local GP surgeries and the nearest accident-and-emergency department; the East Midlands has several larger hospitals within reach, but confirm what suits your mobility and health needs.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the most recent period was 44 offences, with violent crime, criminal damage and shoplifting the most common types — higher than many UK retirement areas; factor this into your sense of local security.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether you have family or long-standing friends nearby, or whether a move here would mean building a new support network from scratch.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in the East Midlands are generally lower than the national average; check individual home fees against your budget and state support eligibility.
  • Transport: The East Midlands has good bus and rail links to nearby cities; verify whether Thurnby itself is walkable for daily errands or whether you'd rely on local transport or car access.
  • Housing options: Local care-home provision exists, though the choice and size of homes will depend on individual schemes; visit to assess whether the available options meet your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Eight parks and two allotments offer outdoor space; the town also has 16 restaurants and cafés and 11 pubs, plus three supermarkets for everyday shopping — reasonable amenities for social life and leisure.
  • Community: Look into whether there are memory cafés, hobby groups or community-run activities in or near Thurnby; these add significantly to daily life and connection.
  • Climate: The East Midlands experiences a typical English continental climate — mild summers, cold winters, and regular rainfall; prepare for seasonal changes.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime figures: The recorded offence rate, with violent crime and criminal damage noted, is above the level seen in many quieter retirement areas — visit at different times of day and speak to residents about how safe they feel.
  • Distance to major services: Confirm the journey time to the nearest hospital emergency department and specialist facilities; for those with complex health needs, a longer trip could matter.

Questions about care homes in Thurnby

How many care homes are there in Thurnby?

There are 33 care homes listed in and around Thurnby on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

Which care homes in Thurnby are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

28 of the 33 care homes in and around Thurnby are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Thurnby?

Homes in and around Thurnby offer residential (10), dementia (7), nursing (5), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Thurnby offer dementia care?

7 care homes in and around Thurnby offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

Do any care homes in Thurnby offer respite care?

Yes — 1 care home in and around Thurnby offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.

Near Thurnby

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

Guides for families

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