Tavey House
Residential care home in Leicester, Leicestershire
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About
Tavey House is a purpose-built care home in Whetstone, Leicester, providing residential, dementia and respite care for 18 residents. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2022, with Good ratings across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports older people with varied care needs in a safe and comfortable environment, with a focus on maintaining dignity, privacy and individual choice.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 June 2022 · Last inspected 14 April 2022
Inspectors found that residents at Tavey House, a home for up to 12 older people, some living with dementia, were happy with the premises, the staff and the care. Staff were described as caring, encouraging independence and offering individual and group activities, and health professionals said they worked well with the team. The newer management team was found to run regular audits, keep records in good order and listen to feedback from people, relatives and staff.
- Staff treat people with kindness and respect and encourage independence where possible
- Health care professionals report good partnership working and prompt referrals to health services
- Management carries out regular audits and gathers and acts on feedback from people, relatives and staff
- The rating has improved from Requires Improvement to Good, with the earlier breach no longer found
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Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2024
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
1,007 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £929 |
| 2025 | £986 |
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Local health safety net
Tavey House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leicester Royal Infirmary, 4.5 miles away. The local GP practice is HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
East West Community Centre Limited
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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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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