Minster Care Group
Saffron House Care Home
Residential care home in City of Leicester, Leicestershire
Operated by Minster Care Group
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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).
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About
Saffron House is a purpose-built residential care home operated by Minster Care Group, located in Barwell, Leicestershire. The home provides residential, dementia and respite care across 48 single en-suite bedrooms arranged over two floors. It is registered to support older people requiring these care types.
The Care Quality Commission rated Saffron House as Requires Improvement overall. The home was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, and Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led domains.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1,496 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,000 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Leicestershire usually pays £986 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £14 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Leicestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £929 |
| 2025 | — | £986 |
| 2026 | £1,000 | — |
What Leicestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Saffron House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is George Eliot Hospital, 6.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BARWELL & HOLLYCROFT MEDICAL CENTRES, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in City of Leicester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland(measham)
Charitable activity is to keep building maintained for older people in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland to use as a resource.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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Part of Minster Care Group
Saffron House Care Home is one of 69 homes run by Minster Care Group 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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