Harley Grange Nursing Home
CQC Good
Harley Grange Nursing Home is a 34-bed nursing home in Leicester, Leicestershire, providing nursing care and dementia support.
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Residential care homes in Wigston
There are 9 residential care homes in and around Wigston on AskBart. 63% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,500 a week, while Leicester usually pays £1,044. The largest is Lady Jane Court Care Home, with 60 beds.
Average residential fee in Wigston: £1,500/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Wigston
| Residential care homes listed | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 8 (63%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,500 |
| Leicester usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,044 |
| Largest | Lady Jane Court Care Home (60 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Brockshill Woodlands (October 2022) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Wigston
SafetyB
Good — safer than 49% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Leicestershire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Leicestershire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Leicestershire data (town-level not yet available)
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Wigston is about £1,500/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Wigston
63% of Wigston’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Wigston
63%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
5 of 8
Of the homes in and around Wigston, 4 offer nursing care, 7 offer dementia care and 9 offer residential care.
Based on 8 CQC-rated homes in and around Wigston. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Wigston
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 you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £456/week (≈ £23,712/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Wigston
£1,500/wk
Leicester usual rate
£1,044/wk
Likely top-up gap
£456/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Leicester’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Wigston on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Care homes (5)
updated September 2026
London Road Specialist Nursing Home is a nursing home with 33 registered beds located in Leicester.
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The Lawns Residential Home
CQC Good
The Lawns Residential Home is a care home with 41 registered beds, run by Springcare Group and located in Leicester, Leicestershire.
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Brockshill Woodlands
CQC Good
Brockshill Woodlands is a residential care home in Oadby, Leicestershire, with 27 registered beds.
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Aigburth
CQC Good
Aigburth is a 56-bed care home in Leicester, operated by Methodist Homes.
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What care costs in Wigston
Residential (avg)
£1,500/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,500/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Wigston
Residential care homes
9 in WigstonNursing homes
4 in WigstonDementia care homes
7 in WigstonRespite care
1 in WigstonIs Wigston a good retirement location?
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.
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Wigston?
AskBart lists 9 residential care homes in and around Wigston, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Wigston rated?
Of the 8 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 3 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:
Near Wigston
- Residential care homes in Oadby and Wigston (9)
- Residential care homes in Oadby (7)
- Residential care homes in Narborough (3)
- Residential care homes in Leicester (9)
- Residential care homes in City of Leicester (7)
- Residential care homes in Thurnby (7)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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