Best Care Homes in Leicestershire (2026)
160 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesham Court Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 60 |
| Devonshire Court | Outstanding | Residential | 69 |
| Cherrytree Residential Home | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Charnwood Park Residential Home | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Hallaton Manor Limited | Good | Residential | 41 |
| Rose Cottage Rest Home | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Barons Park Care | Good | Nursing | 46 |
| Kingly House | Good | Residential | 17 |
| The Willows Nursing and Residential Home | Good | Nursing | 57 |
| The Lodge Residential Home | Good | Residential | 32 |
| Holmes House Care Home | Good | Residential | 49 |
| Tavey House | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Bethel/Bethesda Residential Home | Good | Residential | 34 |
| ParkHouse Grange | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Enderby Grange | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Maple House | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Pear Tree Grove | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Freedom Care Limited - 68 Conway Drive | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Herons Lodge | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Willows Court | Good | Residential | 29 |
| Damascus House | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Broadoak Lodge | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Orchard House | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Primrose Lodge | Good | Residential | 15 |
| Lingdale Lodge | Good | Residential | 48 |
| Broadoak Grange | Good | Residential | 33 |
| Nightingales Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 38 |
| Aigburth | Good | Residential | 56 |
| Kirby Muxloe | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Waring Close | Good | Residential | 16 |
| Ayeesha-Raj Care Home | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Amberwood Care Home Limited | Good | Residential | 44 |
| Stadon Road - Care Home Physical Disabilities | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Rosedale Care Home Limited | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Carlton Drive Short Breaks Service | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Aarons Specialist Unit | Good | Nursing | 22 |
| Coalville Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 20 |
| The Hall | Good | Nursing | 24 |
| Matthews Neurorehab Unit | Good | Nursing | 38 |
| Parkmanor Care Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Leicestershire
With 160 care homes in Leicestershire, families have 125 well-rated options to choose from. 23 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 29 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 131 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.
Leicestershire care homes offer specialist support for residential care, physical disability care, dementia care, mental health care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Leicestershire?
Leicestershire has 160 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 5,226 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Leicestershire?
Leicestershire has 2 Outstanding-rated care homes and 123 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 Leicestershire?
Leicestershire has 29 nursing care homes and 131 residential homes, including 94 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, physical disability care, dementia care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Leicestershire?
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 Leicestershire?
Leicestershire 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.