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Devonshire Court

Rated: OutstandingResidential Home · 69 beds
4.4Family-reviewed · Multiple sources
From £6,783/month

Verified with regulatory, financial, and public review data · April 2026

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by The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care CompanyPart of BRAND Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
Est. 1966Registered Jun 2017
Beds69
TypeResidential Home
Weekly Fee£1,560 - £2,398
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Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Purpose BuiltYes
Ensuite100%
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, independent reviews, and food hygiene dataUpdated Sept 2018
No broker feesNo pressure callsFamily-first guidance

At a Glance

The key facts for shortlisting Devonshire Court.

Quality

Rated Outstanding · no recent inspection on record

Costs

£6,783 - £10,427 / month (estimate)

Availability

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Location

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Financial Stability

Low financial risk — stable company records

About Devonshire Court

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.

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

Officially Registered Services

Registered with the regulator for

Accommodation with nursing

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical Disability
Adults 65+
Adults 18-65
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Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Huntington's
Palliative Care

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication

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
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  • How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
  • How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  • How 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.

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

Medication Support

Medication data not yet available (N/A) — pending enrichment

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Activities & Social Life

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

6 activities listed

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

Dining & Nutrition

Dining service details available soon

Key nutrition points first

5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected February 2026)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:0/5
Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

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

Safety & Quality

How safe and well-led is this home right now?

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

Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

Outstanding for 7 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding

This rating is based on an inspection over two years ago. The Care Home Check report tracks whether conditions have changed since then.

Last Inspection
No recent inspection on record
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Registered Manager
Juliet Marie Mcneilly

Want to check what sits behind this inspection picture?

This page shows the headline inspection signals. Care Home Check checks the wider pattern, the age of the evidence, and the questions worth taking into your visit.

Financial Health

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed Mar 2025

Financial Stability

Low Risk
Stability Score0/100
Last filed: Mar 2025

Corporate Details

THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION CARE COMPANY · private-limited-guarant-nsc
Company #01293566
Status: ActiveIncorporated: 1977

Director Stability

11 active directorsAvg tenure: 6 years

1 resignation in the last 2 years

Good

Ownership

Independent

Costs & Funding

Can this option work for your budget now and long-term?

See weekly and monthly estimates first, then check which funding routes are realistic.

Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

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

Typical weekly care cost

£1,560 - £2,398 per week

≈ £6,783 - £10,427 per month

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

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

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How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly. Applies if savings and property exceed £23,250.

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.

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide checks whether you qualify — covering NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

Check Funding Eligibility — £69

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Family Feedback

What do families consistently say?

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

What Families Say

We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.

Based on 12 family reviews.

4.4
Based on 12 family reviews
POSITIVE
Coverage: High

What Families Say

Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.

Staff Feedback

Mixed

Staff mentioned in 2 reviews — Families give mixed feedback about staff

How Families Rate This Home

Based on 654 detailed ratings across 11 aspects

Value for Money
4.58
Rooms
4.58
Food & Drink
4.73
Management
4.75
Facilities
4.78
Cleanliness
4.82
Safety
4.83
Activities
4.84

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Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

  • warm, attentive staff (Medium impact · 36 mentions)
  • personalised, respectful care (Medium impact · 28 mentions)
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  • welcoming environment for families (Medium impact · 19 mentions)
  • effective settling-in support (Medium impact · 14 mentions)

Questions to ask on your visit

  • Ask about how staff continuity is maintained across shifts.
  • Request examples of how families are kept informed about changes in care.
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  • Check the condition of rooms and communal areas for cleanliness and upkeep.

Signals to review before deciding

Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:

  • rumours of mismanagement (1 mention)
    Medium priority
  • occasional communication gaps (1 mention)
    Lower priority
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  • room maintenance concerns (1 mention)
    Lower priority

What Families Are Saying

The staff at Devonshire Court are carers in the truest sense.

— Family member

From the very beginning mum has been treated with care and respect.

— Family member

Rating Trends Over Time

This home has 9 years of review data. See which aspects are improving, which need attention, and how recent ratings compare.

See full trends — £49

Who this home may suit

  • Families seeking a warm, inclusive environment
  • Residents needing personalised attention and dignity
  • Those valuing regular family involvement

Decision gaps before shortlisting

  • clarity on management stability

    Rumours of mismanagement can affect care quality and staff morale.

    Request recent CQC reports and ask about management turnover.

  • details on communication protocols

    Families need assurance they will be kept informed about health or care changes.

    Ask for examples of how updates are shared with families.

  • room refurbishment schedule

    Some rooms may need deep cleaning or updating, affecting comfort.

    Request to see a range of rooms and ask about planned upgrades.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

staff go above and beyond · 22 mentions
residents treated with dignity · 15 mentions
welcoming atmosphere for visitors · 13 mentions
helpful settling in process · 10 mentions
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engaging daily activities · 12 mentions

Signals to check on visit

Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:

rumours of mismanagement · 1 mention
occasional communication gaps · 1 mention
room maintenance concerns · 1 mention

In families' own words

The staff at Devonshire Court are carers in the truest sense.

Family review

From the very beginning mum has been treated with care and respect.

Family review

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.

Ready to verify what family feedback may be pointing to?

Care Home Check combines review patterns with finance, staffing and inspection context, then turns them into better visit questions before you decide.

Independent checks before you decide

Location & Practical

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

Assess travel convenience, nearby services, and neighbourhood context for family peace of mind.

Practical Information

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Location & Neighbourhood

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Howdon Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5WQ

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
0 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
35/100

Nearest green space

444m away

Transport access

0/10

Local amenities

5/10

Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

Common Questions About Devonshire Court

Visit Checklist

Use this short checklist during your visit to Devonshire Court and compare answers across homes.

  • 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. The Care Home Check report checks the things families usually only discover after moving in — finances, staffing reality, and what to ask on your visit.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report checks whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern.

Public signals already visible on this page

Inspection

Is this home financially sound?

We check the company accounts, ownership changes, and director history — the things that show whether a home is stable for years to come.

Know before you commit, not after.

What do staff actually experience?

Employee reviews from recruitment platforms reveal whether staff feel supported and well-managed — which directly shapes the care your relative receives.

The inside view families rarely see.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Turn a guided tour into a proper conversation.

Independent checks before you decide

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

Data verified April 2026 — always confirm details directly with the care home.

Editorially reviewed by the RightCareHome research team. Our editorial standards