Devonshire Court

Leicester · LE2 5WQ

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,560–£2,398/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Sept 2018
Capacity
69 beds
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What the evidence shows

Devonshire Court is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Sept 2018). Family feedback highlights attentive, caring staff.

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights attentive, caring staff
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: rumours of mismanagement

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company
Provider group
BRAND Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
Local authority
Leicestershire
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Opened
1966

Provider network: 15 homes; 93% rated Good or better (4 Outstanding, 10 Good, 1 Requires Improvement).

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Devonshire Court Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Aug 2018

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Registered Manager
Juliet Marie Mcneilly
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Huntington's
Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Staff-to-Resident Ratio
Approx 17 day / Min 7 night
Registered Manager
Juliet Marie Mcneilly

Devonshire Court: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,560–£2,398/week

≈ £6,783 - £10,427 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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

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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.

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

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Devonshire Court, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Devonshire Court, located in Oadby, Leicester, is an 'Outstanding' rated care home operated by RMBI Care Co. Set in four-and-a-half acres of landscaped gardens, the purpose-built home provides residential care and residential dementia support. Facilities include an internal 'mall' with a cinema, shop, cocktail bar, and beauty salon, as well as a Dementia House with a sensory garden and assistive technology.

Contact & location

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

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Howdon Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5WQ

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Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

444m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

Key nutrition points first

5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected February 2026)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

6 activities listed

Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Pet Therapy
Yoga & Relaxation

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Hairdresser
Shop
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed
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Medical & Therapy

Sensory Room

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Next Steps

Is Devonshire Court a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Devonshire Court

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  1. Ask about how staff continuity is maintained across shifts.

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Request examples of how families are kept informed about changes in care.

  4. Check the condition of rooms and communal areas for cleanliness and upkeep.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  4. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Devonshire Court

What does the inspection rating for Devonshire Court show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Devonshire Court a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Devonshire Court cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Devonshire Court: £1,560–£2,398/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Devonshire Court accept NHS or local authority funding?

Devonshire Court accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Devonshire Court a nursing home or a residential care home?

Devonshire Court is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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Does Devonshire Court provide dementia care?

Devonshire Court specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Devonshire Court have?

Devonshire Court has 69 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Devonshire Court?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5.

Are Devonshire Court's reviews enough to make a decision?

Devonshire Court's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Devonshire Court safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Devonshire Court is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Devonshire Court?

Devonshire Court is operated by THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY (Company registration number: 01293566). Ownership type: independent.

Has Devonshire Court had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Devonshire Court in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Devonshire Court's provider?

Devonshire Court's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Devonshire Court?

Ask Devonshire Court how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Devonshire Court?

Before choosing Devonshire Court, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Leicester to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

What is Devonshire Court's food hygiene rating?

Devonshire Court currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 11 February 2026.

What questions should I ask when visiting Devonshire Court?

When visiting Devonshire Court, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Devonshire Court?

Our visit checklist for Devonshire Court starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • 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

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