Care Concern Group
The Amwell
Care home in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Operated by Care Concern Group
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Amwell is a care home on Asfordby Road in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, with 88 registered beds. It provides residential care, low-level dementia care and respite stays, which can last from a few weeks to several months and are assessed on arrival. Residents take part in planned activities such as gentle exercise classes, creative sessions, cultural events and live entertainment, and outings include a pie-making workshop at Brockleby's, Melton Country Park and the town market.
The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall, in a report published in 2026. Its key questions are graded Good for effective, caring and responsive care, and Requires Improvement for safe care and well-led. The home offers guided tours that include bedrooms, dining areas, gardens and activity spaces.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 400 m away
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
158 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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 | — |
- 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
The Amwell is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leicester Royal Infirmary, 13.9 miles away. The local GP practice is LATHAM HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Melton Mowbray
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Lincolnshire
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The Amwell is one of 45 homes run by Care Concern 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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