Johnson Care Ltd

Harvey House

Residential care home in Leicester, Leicestershire

Operated by Johnson Care

CQC Good44 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodCultural HubWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressChurch Lane, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8DG
Beds44

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About

Harvey House is a privately owned care home run by Johnson Care Ltd. It is registered for 44 beds and provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people. The home is set in a quiet residential area of the East Midlands, within easy reach of the village shops and the local area known as Top Town.

The building was purpose built for ease of access. Six main lounges, dining rooms and bathrooms with toilets are all easy to reach. Residents can enjoy the garden and courtyard throughout the year, which include an aviary with five birds and a fish pond with many large fish. The Care Quality Commission rates Harvey House Good overall, in its 2023 report, and grades it Good for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led care.

What inspectors found

CQC: Good

Report published 8 December 2023 · Last inspected 25 October 2023

Inspectors found that people at Harvey House were content with their care and felt safe. The home was described as calm and friendly, with staff regularly engaging residents in activities, and care plans, risk assessments, medicines and healthcare access were in order. Relatives and staff spoke warmly of the registered manager, and the premises were being refurbished at the time of the visit.

Strengths noted
  • People reported feeling safe and happy with the care they received
  • Staff were described as busy but meeting people's care and support needs promptly, with a friendly, calm atmosphere
  • Care plans and risk assessments were up to date and regularly reviewed, and medicines were managed safely
  • The registered manager was praised by relatives and staff as approachable, helpful and supportive, and leaders monitored the service closely
Areas to improve
  • The premises were being upgraded at the time of inspection, with an ongoing refurbishment plan to make the environment more homely and personalised

Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Specialist care

Dementia

Facilities

Accessible throughout
Activities programme
Garden
Hair salon
Laundry service
Multiple lounges
Visitor parking

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery0 m
A&E: George Eliot Hospital6.7 miles
Pub or bar100 m

Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

1,007 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime34%
Anti-social behaviour14%
Public order12%
Criminal damage & arson8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Leicestershire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£929
2025£986

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Local health safety net

Harvey House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is George Eliot Hospital, 6.6 miles away. The local GP practice is BARWELL & HOLLYCROFT MEDICAL CENTRES, 0 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
George Eliot Hospital · 6.6 mi
Nearest GP
BARWELL & HOLLYCROFT MEDICAL CENTRES · 0 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Leicester

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

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…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173408)
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.

1.4 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.

1.4 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…

1.4 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…

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

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1012201)

Part of Johnson Care

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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