Best Care Homes in Leicester (2026)
101 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asra House Residential Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 42 |
| Heartwell House Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Aaron Court | Good | Nursing | 91 |
| Welford Court | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Venetia House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Agnes House | Good | Residential | 26 |
| Hambleton House | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Spencefield Grange | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Vishram Ghar | Good | Residential | 44 |
| Pendene House | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Cherre Residential Care | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Marston Court | Good | Residential | 22 |
| Lansdowne Road (67-71) | Good | Residential | 26 |
| Oakdale Care Limited | Good | Nursing | 63 |
| Stoneygate Oaklands | Good | Residential | 44 |
| St Georges | Good | Residential | 36 |
| Prime Life Limited - 50 Stoneygate Road | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Stoneygate Ashlands | Good | Residential | 37 |
| Clarendon Beechlands | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Oval House | Good | Residential | 24 |
| Island Place | Good | Residential | 39 |
| Watermead Rose Care Home | Good | Nursing | 80 |
| The Ark Care Lodge Limited | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Glenfield Woodlands Care Home | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Synergy Leicester Care and Support Ltd | Good | Residential | 12 |
| London Road Specialist Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 33 |
| The Chantry | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Lady Jane Court Care Home | Good | Residential | 60 |
| Willowbrook | Good | Residential | 6 |
| South Lodge Care Home | Good | Residential | 106 |
| Ryedale House | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Gokul-Vrandavan | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Clarendon Mews Care Home | Good | Residential | 47 |
| Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive | Good | Residential | 15 |
| Gwendolen Road Care Home | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Skelton Court | Good | Residential | 15 |
| Elliott Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Everdale Grange | Good | Nursing | 68 |
| Harley House Care Home Ltd | Good | Nursing | 28 |
| Lutterworth View | Good | Residential | 8 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Leicester
With 101 care homes in Leicester, families have 73 well-rated options to choose from. 20 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 14 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 87 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Leicester?
Leicester has 101 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 2,818 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Leicester?
Leicester has 1 Outstanding-rated care home and 72 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Leicester?
Leicester has 14 nursing care homes and 87 residential homes, including 61 specialising in dementia care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Leicester?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Leicester?
Leicester Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.