Care home
Whiteacres Residential Care Home
Care home in Ellistown, Leicestershire
Whiteacres Residential Care Home
Care home in Ellistown, Leicestershire
Operated by Genesis Homes (Essex)
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Whiteacres Residential Care Home is an 18-bed care home in Ellistown, Leicestershire. It is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the most recent report published in 2019. The home was rated Good for Safety, Caring, Responsiveness and Leadership, and Requires Improvement for Effectiveness.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
32 recorded crimes in the local area (August 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Whiteacres Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Leicester Royal Infirmary, 10.8 miles away. The local GP practice is HUGGLESCOTE SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Ellistown
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Kirkby Mallory Schoolroom
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Part of Genesis Homes (Essex)
Whiteacres Residential Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Genesis Homes (Essex) 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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