Independent Care Home
The Ashton Care Home
Nursing home in Hinckley, Leicestershire
Operated by Independent Care Home
What do these badges mean?
- 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
The Ashton Care Home is a purpose-built nursing facility in Hinckley, Leicestershire, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 72 residents. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led domains, though Safe was assessed as Requiring Improvement.
The home offers around-the-clock care delivered by qualified staff who work to support residents' independence and wellbeing through person-centred approaches. On-site facilities include en-suite bedrooms, communal dining and lounge spaces, a hair and beauty service, landscaped grounds, and an in-house minibus for community outings.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 300 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
227 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 | from £1,265 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 £279 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 | £1,265 | — |
What Leicestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Ashton Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is George Eliot Hospital, 5.3 miles away. The local GP practice is MAPLES FAMILY MED.PRACT., 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Hinckley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01455 242536 to discuss your individual requirements.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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