Care Homes in Leicester: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Leicester, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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Leicester Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Leicester
Across Leicester and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 148 homes
128 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Leicester care homes
Leicester homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Well-Led.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
80% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Leicester
Based on public financial records · 148 homes analysed
Leicester Market Analysis 2026
Projected increase in over-65s by 2033, driving demand for care home places.
Of homes meet the quality standard. Our reports help you identify the strongest options.
Of homes currently lack a registered manager — ask about this during your visit, as it affects day-to-day oversight.
Show signs of financial stress — worth checking before you commit. 60% of 148 analysed homes are financially stable.
Average inspection age. 0% of homes inspected within the last 2 years.
Care Standards in Leicester
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 150 homes
Overall quality
71%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
92 homes
Physical Disability support (61%)
Food hygiene
4.9/5
134 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
60%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
92 (61%)
Physical Disability
91 (61%)
Dementia
87 (58%)
Mental Health
56 (37%)
Learning Disability
49 (33%)
Sensory Impairment
17 (11%)
Alzheimer's
Food Hygiene
134 of Leicester homes assessed
Financial Health
148 of 150 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Leicester Area
Care homes across Leicester's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Leicester 022
One of Leicester's most well-served areas for care, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
46 care homes available
Leicester 028
One of Leicester's most well-served areas for care, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
27 care homes available
Leicester 043
One of Leicester's most sought-after well-served areas for care, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
24 care homes available
Leicester 004
One of Leicester's most well-served areas for care, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
16 care homes available
Blaby 010
One of Leicester's most affordable well-served areas for care, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
14 care homes available
LE8
A well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, with homes offering specialist dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
8 care homes available
All 150 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Leicester database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Leicester use RightCareHome
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Without independent analysis
- 150 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Leicester
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Leicester
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Leicester, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Leicester
Clinical nursing care is listed across 20 homes in Leicester.
Residential care homes in Leicester
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 130 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Leicester
91 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Leicester.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
71% Good+
3 Outstanding, 96 Good, 39 Requires Improvement, and 1 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 61 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,302/week
Residential averages £1,284/week; nursing averages £1,425/week.
Funding gap
£452/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £23,504 per year.
Vacancy signal
16 homes
0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
60% low risk
148 homes have usable company-risk data; 59 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Leicester
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission 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 verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC 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.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
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 CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Leicester homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Asra House Residential Care Home, Leicester
Aylesham Court Care Home, Leicester
Devonshire Court, Leicester
Harley House Care Home Ltd, Leicester
Aaron Court, Leicester
London Road Specialist Nursing Home, Leicester
South Lodge Care Home, Leicester
Portland House, Leicester
Cedar Mews, Leicester
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