The Willows
Care home in Loughborough, Leicestershire
Operated by Harley House 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 Willows is a 60-bed care home in Loughborough, Leicestershire, providing nursing and residential care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2019 report).
The home aims to deliver quality care with a focus on safety and respect for residents and their families. Each home in the development is designed to reflect its individual character and is supported by dedicated staff.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 200 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
424 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 |
What Leicestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Willows is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leicester Royal Infirmary, 11.9 miles away. The local GP practice is FIELD STREET SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Loughborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Leicestershire Search and Rescue
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The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation
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Age Concern Syston and District
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The Baldwin Trust
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Part of Harley House Care Home
The Willows is one of 3 homes run by Harley House Care Home 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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