Evington Home - Pilgrims' Friend Society

Evington Home - Pilgrims' Friend Society

Care home in Leicester

Operated by Pilgrims' Friend Society

CQC Good30 beds
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).
AddressGrocot Road, Evington, Leicester, LE5 6AL
Beds30

About

Evington Home is a care home run by Pilgrims' Friend Society, a Christian organisation. The home is located in Leicester and provides care for 30 older residents.

The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring. It also received Good ratings for being Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led.

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
A&E: Leicester Royal Infirmary2.4 miles
Pub or bar400 m

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

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • 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

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.

What Leicester council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Evington Home - Pilgrims' Friend Society is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leicester Royal Infirmary, 2.4 miles away. The local GP practice is DOWNING DRIVE SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Leicester Royal Infirmary · 2.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
DOWNING DRIVE SURGERY · 0.7 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 Pilgrims' Friend Society

Evington Home - Pilgrims' Friend Society is one of 13 homes run by Pilgrims' Friend Society on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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