Care Homes in Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a local authority in the East Midlands region of England with 160 CQC-registered care homes and 5,226 beds in total. 2 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 123 are rated Good. 23 homes require improvement. Care homes in Leicestershire span 21 postcode districts.
Areas in Leicestershire
Specialist Care in Leicestershire
All Care Homes
LE3 (5)
LE2 (7)
LE8 (9)
LE9 (17)
LE16 (8)
LE12 (20)
LE10 (9)
LE7 (13)
LE18 (15)
LE19 (2)
LE4 (4)
LE13 (9)
CV13 (3)
LE67 (15)
LE11 (12)
LE65 (3)
LE14 (2)
LE17 (4)
DE12 (1)
Choosing a Care Home in Leicestershire
With 160 care homes across Leicestershire, families have 125 well-rated options to consider. 23 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Leicestershire — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Leicestershire has 2 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Leicestershire.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data