Leycester House Care Home
CQC GoodLeycester House is a Berkley Care Group care home in Warwick, offering residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care with en-suite suites and an…
Gaydon is a small settlement in the West Midlands with a modest care-home sector and a slightly above-average share of older residents. It offers a quieter, more rural setting than many larger towns, but families should weigh limited local amenities and social provision carefully against proximity to nearby urban centres.
Excellent — safer than 93% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Warwickshire data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Warwickshire data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Warwickshire data (town-level not yet available)
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.
The estimated average residential care fee in Gaydon is about £1,382/week, above the UK average of £1,279.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The average residential care home in Gaydon costs about £1,382/week, while Warwickshire’s published usual rate is around £916/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £466/week (≈ £24,232/year) to bridge the gap.
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 Warwickshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
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Gaydon suits those seeking a quieter, village-like environment in the West Midlands, particularly if you have family or support networks within easy reach of nearby towns. The area has a slightly higher share of residents aged 65+ (20.6%) than the national average (18.6%), suggesting an established retirement community. However, social provision is limited, and choice of care homes is modest; you'll need to assess whether the trade-off for rural peace matches your lifestyle needs.
There are 35 care homes listed in and around Gaydon on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Care homes in Gaydon range from around £1,050 to around £1,549 per week, with averages of £1,382 for residential, £1,458 for dementia, £1,382 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
The average residential care fee around Gaydon is about £1,382 per week — above the UK average of £1,279. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
30 of the 35 care homes in and around Gaydon are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
Homes in and around Gaydon offer nursing (9), residential (7), respite (7), dementia (5). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
5 care homes in and around Gaydon 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.
Yes — 7 care homes in and around Gaydon 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.
Gaydon is graded A for safety on AskBart (based on Warwickshire) — safer than 93% of similar areas (per head of population). This is drawn from police-recorded crime data and compared against similar areas.
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Warwickshire Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
A care home's weekly fee in Gaydon usually covers accommodation, all meals, day-to-day personal care, housekeeping, laundry and activities. Extras such as hairdressing, chiropody, outings and one-to-one care are often charged separately, so ask each home for a full breakdown of what is and isn't included.
Residential care homes help with everyday personal care — washing, dressing, meals and prompting medication. Nursing homes provide the same support plus a qualified nurse on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs. Homes in Gaydon may offer one or both, so check each listing for the care types it provides.
If a person's needs are primarily health-related rather than social, they may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which can fully fund a care-home placement regardless of their savings. Eligibility is decided by the local NHS integrated care board after an assessment — it's separate from means-tested council funding.
Start by shortlisting homes in Gaydon by the type of care needed and their CQC rating, then visit in person. On a visit, read the home's latest CQC report, ask about staffing levels and fees, and see how residents are supported day to day. AskBart lists each home's rating, facilities and fees so you can compare before arranging a visit.
Care homes in Gaydon are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC rates each home as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate following regular inspections — you can read each home's latest report on the CQC website.
If you're widening your search beyond Gaydon, nearby areas with care homes include Bedworth, Nuneaton, Rugby, Stratford-on-Avon and Stratford-upon-Avon. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
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