George Hythe House

Leicester · LE4 1HA

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,175/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2025
Capacity
43 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

George Hythe House is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2025). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and responsiveness. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and responsiveness
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: occasional missed medication or care routines

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
S5 Care Ltd
Provider group
-
Local authority
Leicester
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
2
Opened
1993
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025
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George Hythe House Inspection Rating & History

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

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Mar 2025
Registered Manager
Vicky Louise Lyons
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, learning disability support, mental health support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Learning disability support
  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
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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
Learning disability
Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum
Speech/Communication
Bariatric Care
End-of-Life Care
Bereavement Support

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

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
Staff ratios vary based on resident needs and dependency assessments to provide personalised care.
Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Vicky Louise Lyons

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

George Hythe House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,175/week

≈ £5,109 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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Published fee notes

Residential care starts from £1,175 per week. Families may be eligible for care provision at no cost; costs vary by care level and services required, and flexible payment plans are available.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Leicester, residential with dementia care): £1,169/wk

Dementia care
From £1,175/week

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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

NHS Continuing Healthcare

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for George Hythe House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

George Hythe House Residential Care Home, managed by Midlands Care, is situated in Leicester and provides a nurturing environment for those in need of residential, dementia, day, and respite care. This purpose-built home boasts spacious en-suite rooms and landscaped gardens, creating a vibrant community atmosphere. Residents enjoy modern amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a hair and beauty salon, and a cinema, ensuring a rich and fulfilling lifestyle. The home's dedicated activities team organises a diverse range of experiences, from arts and crafts to music and dance classes, promoting emotional and social well-being. Renowned for its high-quality care, George Hythe House is a sanctuary where residents thrive with dignity and support.

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Contact & location

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

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Practical Information

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

1 Croft Road, Leicester, LE4 1HA

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
1.4 km
Nearest Pharmacy
1.4 km
Bus Stops (500m)
6 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.5 km

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

391m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

7 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected May 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition: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.

8 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Safety & Security

Secure Garden

Lifestyle & Amenities

WiFi

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Next Steps

Is George Hythe House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting George Hythe House

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  1. Can you show recent activity schedules and participation rates?

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

  3. Ask how staff ensure medication and hydration are never missed.

  4. Request examples of how activities are adapted for all residents.

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 are families updated when needs change?

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

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

Common Questions About George Hythe House

What does the inspection rating for George Hythe House show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 19 March 2025.

Is George Hythe House a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 19 March 2025. 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 George Hythe House cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at George Hythe House: £1,175/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does George Hythe House accept NHS or local authority funding?

George Hythe House accepts local authority funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is George Hythe House a nursing home or a residential care home?

George Hythe House 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 George Hythe House provide dementia care?

George Hythe House specialises in dementia care. 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 George Hythe House have?

George Hythe House has 43 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about George Hythe House?

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

Are George Hythe House's reviews enough to make a decision?

George Hythe House'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 George Hythe House safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for George Hythe House is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates George Hythe House?

George Hythe House is operated by S5 CARE LTD (Company registration number: 12223131). Ownership type: private_equity.

Has George Hythe House had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against George Hythe House in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about George Hythe House's provider?

George Hythe House'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 May 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask George Hythe House?

Ask George Hythe House 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 George Hythe House?

Before choosing George Hythe House, 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.

Is George Hythe House's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests George Hythe House's inspection position is improving. The inspection report was published on 19 March 2025.

What is George Hythe House's food hygiene rating?

George Hythe House currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 30 May 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting George Hythe House?

When visiting George Hythe House, 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 George Hythe House?

Our visit checklist for George Hythe House 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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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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