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Residential care homes in Wigston

18 homes

There are 18 residential care homes in and around Wigston on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,500 a week, while Leicestershire usually pays £986. The largest is Everdale Grange, with 68 beds.

care homes
18
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
67%
typical residential fee
£1,500/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Leicestershire council pays
£986/wk

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Wigston

Care homes in Wigston (18)

★ With family reviews

6 in Wigston, 12 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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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
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
Cherrytree Residential HomeGood · Jul 2023On request405.1 mi—2.9 mi
Conifer Lodge Residential HomeGood · Aug 2024On request203.0 mi—0.5 mi
Curtis Weston HouseRequires improvement · Oct 2022On request443.0 mi—0.6 mi
Everdale GrangeGood · Apr 2025On request682.4 mi—1.6 mi
Harley Grange Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2019On request341.7 mi—1.4 mi
Lady Jane Court Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,500602.5 mi—1.6 mi
London Road Specialist Nursing HomeGood · May 2021On request331.6 mi—1.8 mi
Meadow's CourtRequires improvement · Nov 2023On request601.8 mi—1.7 mi
Stonesby HouseRequires improvement · Jan 2024On request92.4 mi—0.3 mi
Tavey HouseGood · Jun 2022On request184.5 mi—2.9 mi
The Lawns Residential HomeGood · Mar 2022On request411.9 mi—1.8 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
Woodway HouseRequires improvement · May 2026On request323.7 mi—2.1 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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Wigston in numbers

67% of Wigston’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 15 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Wigston costs about £1,500/week, while Leicestershire’s published usual rate is around £986/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £514/week (about £26,728/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

Residential care homes listed18
Rated Good or Outstanding10 of 15 (67%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate5
Average published weekly fee£1,500
Leicestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£986
LargestEverdale Grange (68 beds)
Most recently inspectedStonesby House (November 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 18 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 11 · Respite 4
Average house price, Oadby and Wigston (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£259,734
Good10
Requires improvement5
Not yet rated3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Wigston£1,500/wk
  • Dementia, Wigston£1,500/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.

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 November 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

  • 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)

Wigston: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+32.7%
Projected change in Oadby and Wigston, 2025 to 2035 (2,105 to 2,793). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+11.7%
Projected change in Oadby and Wigston, 2025 to 2035 (12,728 to 14,219). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
9
Nearest: Your Pharmacy (0.4 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
47
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 98.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 43 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Wigston

  • LOROS The Leicestershire & Rutland Hospice · 4.7 milesCQC Good (report published April 2024). CQC page
  • Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People · 11.4 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Wigston

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 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 residential care homes are there in Wigston?

AskBart lists 18 residential care homes in and around Wigston, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Wigston rated?

Of the 15 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 10 Good, 5 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Wigston cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,500 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Wigston?

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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

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