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Abbey House

Abbey House is a residential care home in Leicester with Dementia support and Vacancies published. The main concern is High public financial risk and Inspection is over two years old. Use this page to compare it carefully against stronger alternatives before treating it as a default shortlist choice.

Rated: Requires improvementResidential Home · 37 beds
4.4Public review patterns across multiple sources
Requires Improvement CQC ratingHigh public financial riskDementia supportVacancies published

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by Leicestershire County Care LimitedPart of BRAND Johnson Care Ltd
Registered Feb 2015
Beds37
TypeResidential Home
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Local AuthorityLeicester
Purpose BuiltYes
Ensuite11%
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IndependentNo broker feesNo pressure calls

Should this home stay on your shortlist?

Abbey House is better treated as a comparison point than a default choice until the main concerns are explained clearly.

Why shortlist

  • Dementia support
  • Vacancies published

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  • High public financial risk
  • Requires Improvement CQC rating
  • Inspection is over two years old

Best fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden or unit

Quality

Rated Requires improvement · last inspected over two years ago

Costs

From £3,826 / month (estimate)

Availability

Vacancies currently available

Location

GP 1.3 km · Hospital 1.5 km

Financial Watchlist

High public financial risk in the latest company records

About Abbey House

Abbey House is a privately owned care home in Leicester, providing residential, dementia, and respite care. The purpose-built facility is located in a quiet residential area of Stokes Wood Park, offering maximum ease of access and comfort for residents. It features four lounges, a courtyard garden, and on-site amenities like a hair salon.

Description source: Official registration profile

Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Mental Health
Physical Disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Diabetes

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden/area

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
  2. 2How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  3. 3How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Manager
Jennifer Burdett

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

5 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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One-to-one activity sessions
Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

3 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Soft Diet
Diabetic
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected June 2025)
Hygiene:5/5
Structural:5/5
Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Hairdresser
Parking

Safety & Quality

Abbey House: CQC Rating & Safety

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · Last inspected over two years ago

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

↓ Declining trend
Requires improvement for 8 months

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Requires improvement
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Requires improvement
Rating is over two years old— conditions may have changed since this inspection.What does an outdated rating mean? →
Last Inspection
Last inspected over two years ago
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Registered Manager
Jennifer Burdett

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Financial Health

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Costs & Funding

Abbey House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £3,826 per month

From £880 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,169/wk

This home is priced at or below the council rate for this area.

Respite
£880
per day
Dementia Care
From £880
per week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

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What's Included

Weekly fees for residential and dementia care start from £880.00. Funding options include Local Authority, self-funding, and NHS Continuing Healthcare. A limited-time offer of 2 weeks free on permanent stays (after 10 weeks) is available.

Family Feviews

Abbey House Reviews — What Families Say

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Family Feviews

Loading review patterns and visit prompts.

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Location & Neighbourhood

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Stokes Drive, Leicester, LE3 9BR

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
1.5 km
Nearest GP
1.3 km
Nearest Pharmacy
1.1 km
Bus Stops (500m)
6 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.6 km

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
91/100

Nearest green space

300m away

Transport access

8/10

Local amenities

10/10

Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

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Common Questions About Abbey House

Visit Checklist

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Questions this page raises about Abbey House

  1. 1Ask how personal items are managed and labelled to prevent loss.
  2. 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
  3. 3How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?
  4. 4Discuss how staff keep families updated about changes or incidents.
  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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Care Home Check

What this page cannot tell you

You have seen the public picture. Care Home Check explains what sits behind it: whether the company looks stable, what review patterns really suggest, and which questions this specific home gives you reason to ask.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report shows whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern across finances, reviews, and operations.

What public data can confirm

  • Current CQC status: Requires improvement
  • Published weekly fee range
  • Public review pattern across available sources
  • Public financial risk signals from company records

What only a visit can reveal

  • Whether the public inspection picture is still fully up to date
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

What you can already see on this page

Financial
Inspection

What Care Home Check explains

Is this home financially sound?

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What do review patterns actually suggest?

We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.

Understand the pattern, not just the average.

What should you ask on your visit?

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Data compiled by RightCareHome's Intelligence Engine
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, family reviews, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Page refreshed June 2026. Inspection, finance, hygiene, and review sources update on different schedules, so always confirm final details directly with the care home.

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