Residential care evidence

Residential care homes in Leicester

Compare residential care homes in Leicester using public inspection ratings, fee signals, review evidence and financial indicators for daily living support and personal care.

130

Residential care homes

25

inspection rated

24

Price or financial signal

Local care-type evidence

Residential care homes decision signals in Leicester

Use these local residential care homes signals before comparing individual homes in Leicester. We only show sections where the underlying public data is strong enough to help a family compare homes.

Local care evidence

Compare residential care in Leicester

Explore homes offering help with everyday living in Leicester. Compare published inspection ratings, fee information and provider records, then confirm current availability and care needs with each home.

130 residential care homes

25 homes shown with published inspection ratings

24 homes shown with fee or provider-record information

25 homes shown for comparison

RCH Score methodology

How we rank care homes in Leicester

Score 0–10 · evidence dates vary

Published inspection ratings, family feedback, rating history and provider-record context help you compare homes. Evidence dates and coverage vary; this score does not confirm today’s care, fees or vacancies.

inspection

inspection inspection rating

40%

The official inspection rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.

Online reviews

30%

Average star rating from available family feedback, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.

inspection trend

15%

Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.

Provider records

15%

Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.

Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.

The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest inspection inspection report before making a decision.

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Full care home dataset for Leicester (23)

Use the full dataset when you want to browse every analysed home in Leicester. If you want the strongest starting point first, review the ranked homes and market analysis above.

Area: LE3

Abberdale Ltd t/a Abberdale House, Leicester

Operator: Abberdale Limited

Specialist dementia care

Good
Family review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential25 beds4.3 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 0TF
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Barclay Street, Leicester

Operator: Chartwell Care Services Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Residential6 beds5.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 0JB
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Cherre Residential Care, Leicester

Operator: Cherre Residential Care Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Mental Health
Residential14 beds2.8 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 6AL
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Diwali Nivas, Leicester

Operator: Diwali Ltd

Specialist dementia care

Good
Family review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential21 beds5.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying

A public-record point is worth asking about.

Useful before a visit. What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?

LE3 0QR
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Island Place, Leicester

Operator: Prime Life Limited

Good
Family review insights
Mental Health
Residential39 beds3.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 1JS
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Oval House, Leicester

Operator: Prime Life Limited

Good
Family review insights
Mental Health
Residential24 beds3.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 1JS
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Ryedale House, Leicester

Operator: Ryedale House Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Mental Health
Residential7 beds2.5 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 2FR
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Skelton Court, Leicester

Operator: Sanctuary Home Care Limited

Specialist dementia care

Good
Dementia
Residential15 beds5.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 6UJ
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The Chantry, Leicester

Operator: Freedom Care Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Mental Health
Residential13 beds3.9 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Provider record not yet confirmed

We have not confirmed the linked company record, so company-derived findings are hidden.

LE3 9QJ
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Waring Close, Leicester

Operator: MacIntyre Care

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Residential16 beds4.8 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 8PZ
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Agnes House, Leicester

Operator: Wyggestons and Trinity Almshouses Charity

Good
Residential26 beds

Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying

A public-record point is worth asking about.

Useful before a visit. Who is currently accountable for provider-level decisions, and has local management changed?

LE3 0UX
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Synergy Leicester Care and Support Ltd, Leicester

Operator: Synergy Leicester Care and Support Ltd

Specialist dementia care

Good
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential12 beds

Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying

A public-record point is worth asking about.

Useful before a visit. Can you explain this public-record point for this home?

LE3 9QB
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Willow House, Leicester

Operator: Kings Residential Care Homes Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Residential6 beds

Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying

A public-record point is worth asking about.

Useful before a visit. Can you explain the provider-level security arrangement for this home?

LE3 8EP
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Fosse Court, Leicester

Operator: Fosse Court Limited

Specialist dementia care

Good
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential22 beds

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 5EZ
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Pine View Care Home, Leicester

Operator: Pineview Healthcare Limited

Specialist dementia care

Good
Dementia
Residential12 beds

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 0WA
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Abbey House, Leicester

Operator: Leicestershire County Care Limited

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Family review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential37 bedsFrom £880/week4.4 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 9BR
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Five Rivers Living Residential Home, Leicester

Operator: Richan Care (Midlands) Limited

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Family review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential50 beds£1,200–£1,250/week4.8 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 9SW
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Glenfield, Leicester

Operator: Heathcotes Care Limited

Small, intimate home

Requires improvement
Family review insights
Mental Health
Residential6 beds4.5 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 8GJ
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Glenfield Woodlands Care Home, Leicester

Operator: Holmwood Residential Care Limited

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Family review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential17 beds4.5 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 9LG
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A S Care, Leicester

Operator: Mauricare Limited

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential25 beds

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 0QS
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Ashton Lodge Residential Home, Leicester

Operator: Care 24-7 Leicester Limited

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential27 beds

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 6AN
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Woodheyes, Leicester

Operator: Woodheyes Limited

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Dementia
Residential38 beds

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 3PH
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Clarefield House, Leicester

Operator: Sublime Care Solution Limited

Small, intimate home

CQC rating unavailable
Residential1 beds

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

LE3 6FA
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Residential care questions in Leicester

How do I compare residential care homes in Leicester?

Start with homes that provide care home places without a registered nursing flag, then compare inspection ratings, inspection freshness, fees, review evidence and financial indicators before arranging visits.

How are residential care homes different from nursing homes in Leicester?

Residential care homes usually focus on accommodation, daily living support and personal care. Nursing homes add registered nursing care, so families should verify whether the person's health needs require nursing before shortlisting.

Does RightCareHome rank residential care homes in Leicester by sponsorship?

No. RightCareHome is funded by families, not care homes. The page uses public evidence such as inspection ratings, costs, review signals and provider records rather than paid placement.

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