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Care homes in Wigston

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There are 52 care homes in and around Wigston on AskBart. 82% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,500 a week, while Leicester usually pays £1,044. The largest is South Lodge Care Home, with 106 beds.

care homes
52
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
82%
typical residential fee
£1,500/wkbelow the UK average of £1,704
what Leicester council pays
£1,044/wk

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Wigston

Care homes in Wigston (52)

★ With family reviews

6 in Wigston, 46 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: 2.1 mi
CQC Good

56 beds

MHA (Methodist Homes)

DementiaResidential
ARCO Approved
Fees on request
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Distance
AigburthGood · Jul 2019On request562.6 mi—2.1 mi
Alston HouseGood · Nov 2024On request191.2 mi—1.6 mi
Amberwood Care Home LimitedGood · Aug 2026On request442.5 mi—0.1 mi
AT Care Home Ltd—On request111.9 mi—2.4 mi
Brockshill WoodlandsGood · Nov 2022On request273.5 mi—1.9 mi
Cedar Court Residential and Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2023On request523.2 mi—0.8 mi
Chataway Care HomeGood · Aug 2026On request144.0 mi—2.6 mi
Cherrytree Residential HomeGood · Jul 2023On request405.1 mi—2.9 mi
Clarendon Mews Care HomeGood · Aug 2021On request470.1 mi—2.5 mi
Conifer Lodge Residential HomeGood · Aug 2024On request203.0 mi—0.5 mi
Cooper HouseGood · Aug 2025On request322.4 mi—1.1 mi
Curtis Weston HouseRequires improvement · Oct 2022On request443.0 mi—0.6 mi
Devonshire CourtOutstanding · Sept 2018On request693.6 mi—1.9 mi
Diwali NivasGood · Feb 2019On request210.7 mi—2.9 mi
Elliott Residential Care HomeGood · Sept 2023On request170.8 mi—2.6 mi
Everdale GrangeGood · Apr 2025On request682.4 mi—1.6 mi
Evington Home - Pilgrims' Friend SocietyGood · Feb 2026On request302.4 mi—2.8 mi
Graysford HallGood · Jul 2025On request721.0 mi—2.1 mi
Harley Grange Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2019On request341.7 mi—1.4 mi
Harley House Care Home LtdGood · Mar 2021On request281.6 mi—1.5 mi
Havelock Four Home—On request10.1 mi—2.5 mi
Hollywell Court Residential HomeGood · Feb 2023On request122.0 mi—1.6 mi
Holmes Court Care HomeGood · Jun 2022On request293.0 mi—0.7 mi
Holmes House Care HomeGood · Feb 2025On request493.0 mi—0.7 mi
Kris Nursing & Residential Care Home Ltd—On request221.5 mi—1.8 mi
Lady Jane Court Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,500602.5 mi—1.6 mi
Lady Jane Court Care HomeGood · Oct 2024On request602.2 mi—1.6 mi
Lester Hall ApartmentsGood · Dec 2022On request331.8 mi—1.3 mi
London Road Specialist Nursing HomeGood · May 2021On request331.6 mi—1.8 mi
Magna Nursing HomeGood · Jan 2020On request363.2 mi—0.8 mi
Meadow's CourtRequires improvement · Nov 2023On request601.8 mi—1.7 mi
Nightingales Nursing HomeGood · Feb 2018On request383.0 mi—0.5 mi
Oadby Manor Care Home—On request602.2 mi—2.0 mi
Pendene HouseGood · Jun 2019On request181.2 mi—1.7 mi
Silver BirchesRequires improvement · Oct 2023On request192.3 mi—1.7 mi
South Lodge Care HomeGood · Aug 2024On request1061.5 mi—1.8 mi
St GeorgesGood · Aug 2024On request361.6 mi—1.6 mi
Stonesby HouseRequires improvement · Jan 2024On request92.4 mi—0.3 mi
Stoneygate AshlandsGood · Jan 2025On request371.6 mi—1.6 mi
Stoneygate OaklandsGood · Jan 2019On request441.4 mi—1.9 mi
Sycamore Cottage Residential HomeGood · Mar 2023On request142.9 mi—1.8 mi
Tavey HouseGood · Jun 2022On request184.5 mi—2.9 mi
The Lawns Residential HomeGood · Mar 2022On request411.9 mi—1.8 mi
The Magnolia Care HomeRequires improvement · Aug 2024On request382.2 mi—1.6 mi
The Manse—On request44.2 mi—2.7 mi
The Mews—On request51.6 mi—1.6 mi
Welford CourtGood · Apr 2023On request141.6 mi—1.0 mi
West View Care HomeGood · Apr 2020On request192.9 mi—1.7 mi
Whetstone GrangeRequires improvement · Nov 2025On request383.9 mi—2.6 mi
Wigston Lodge—On request203.2 mi—0.7 mi
Willows CourtGood · Feb 2025On request292.9 mi—0.7 mi
Woodway HouseRequires improvement · May 2026On request323.7 mi—2.1 mi

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Wigston in numbers

82% of Wigston’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 44 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Wigston costs about £1,500/week, while Leicester’s published usual rate is around £1,044/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £456/week (about £23,712/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 Leicester council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed52
Rated Good or Outstanding36 of 44 (82%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate8
Average published weekly fee£1,500
Leicester usual weekly rate (2025)£1,044
LargestSouth Lodge Care Home (106 beds)
Most recently inspectedStonesby House (November 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 18 · Nursing 6 · Dementia 11 · Respite 4
Average house price, Oadby and Wigston (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£259,734
Outstanding1
Good35
Requires improvement8
Not yet rated8
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Wigston£1,500/wk
  • Dementia, Wigston£1,500/wk
  • Leicestershire average£1,194/wk
  • UK average£1,704/wk
  • Leicester usual rate£1,044/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: Leicester's usual cost of residential care (2025). 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 · 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 Oadby and Wigston

The average house price in Oadby and Wigston is £259,734, 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
£259,734
Detached
£407,844
Semi-detached
£259,188
Terraced
£189,268
Flats & maisonettes
£112,436

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 Wigston

Wigston is a town with a slightly above-average share of residents aged 65+, meaning you'll find established retirement pathways and a community accustomed to later-life living. It sits in the East Midlands with reasonable everyday services and green space nearby, though care-home choice and local fees will depend on what providers operate here.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well 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, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 12% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

287 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime109
  • Anti-social behaviour58
  • Criminal damage & arson35
  • Public order19
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 Wigston

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.

2.5 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.

2.5 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…

2.5 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…

2.5 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…

2.7 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…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1012201)

Is Wigston a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Wigston

Wigston suits people seeking a town-centre location with established services and a mature population, but it's not a dedicated retirement destination. The area has above-average provision for older residents (21.1% aged 65+), suggesting good local understanding of later-life needs. Families should explore the range and pricing of local care homes directly, and consider how close they or other support networks can be.

Health & support

  • Medical access: A town of this size typically has GP surgeries and pharmacies within easy reach; verify the specific surgeries and their capacity with your shortlist of care homes.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in April 2026 stood at 44 offences, with violent crime, criminal damage and shoplifting as the most common types — in line with many busy town centres.
  • Family & connection: Wigston's position in the East Midlands means you should check how often family and friends can visit, and whether any local support networks matter to you.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees are not given in the data available; contact homes directly to compare against the national average and your budget.
  • Transport: The town has good everyday services (3 supermarkets, 16 restaurants and cafes, 11 pubs and bars), making it reasonably walkable for daily needs; check what bus or rail links connect to nearby cities.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Wigston is not detailed here; ask local providers about the size and type of homes available.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Eight parks and two allotments offer outdoor space; the town also hosts 16 restaurants and cafes and 11 pubs and bars for social activity.
  • Community: Social groups and memory cafés are not detailed; ask care homes what community activities they run or connect residents to locally.
  • Climate: The East Midlands has a temperate UK climate with cool winters and mild summers — typical for the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited data on care provision: Wigston's range of care homes and their fees are not itemised here; early contact with local providers is essential to understand choice and cost.
  • Town-centre location: A busy town brings services and social life, but also higher recorded crime than some quieter areas — weigh whether the trade-off suits you.

Questions about care homes in Wigston

How many care homes are there in Wigston?

There are 52 care homes listed in and around Wigston on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Wigston cost?

Care homes in Wigston range from around £1,500 per week, with averages of £1,500 for residential, £1,500 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Wigston compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Wigston is about £1,500 per week — below the UK average of £1,704. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

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

36 of the 52 care homes in and around Wigston 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 Wigston?

Homes in and around Wigston offer residential (18), dementia (11), nursing (6), respite (4). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Wigston?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Wigston:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Wigston

Near Wigston

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

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: Clive Cartwright, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons