Care home costs in Leicestershire
Weekly fees for 2026, from the homes that publish them. Updated as homes confirm their prices.
There are 163 care homes registered with the CQC in Leicestershire, East Midlands. 10 have a weekly fee on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
The typical residential care home fee in Leicestershire is £1,338 a week, about £69,550 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,269 and £1,358. That is about 7% more than the East Midlands average of £1,250. That is close to the England figure of £1,300.
Nursing homes charge more because registered nurses are on site. Across the East Midlands the typical nursing fee is £1,413 a week. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home.
Of the homes with a published fee, Ashford House Care Home in Leicester is the least expensive at £975 a week and Westfield House in Loughborough the most at £1,523. A gap that size within one council area is normal: the room, the building and whether nursing is included all move the price.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £69,550 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,675 a week
Nursing care: £1,413 a week in the East Midlands
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Leicestershire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £238 a week less, £12,350 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,320 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Least expensive care homes in Leicestershire
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers For comparison. One carer can look after a couple | Near Leicestershire | Not a care home | £1,100 | 18% below |
| Ashford House Care Home Dementia | Leicester | CQC: Requires improvement | £975 | 27% below |
| Scalford Court Care Home Dementia | Melton Mowbray | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,100 | 18% below |
| The Lawns Residential Home Dementia | Leicester | CQC: Good | £1,150 | 14% below |
| The Lodge Residential Home Dementia | Thurnby | CQC: Good | £1,250 | 7% below |
| Hinckley Park Nursing Home Nursing · Dementia | Hinckley | CQC: Good | £1,317 | about typical |
| Silver Oaks Residential Care Home Dementia | Coalville | CQC: Good | £1,325 | about typical |
| Marwood Residential Home | Loughborough | CQC: Good | £1,350 | about typical |
| Kibworth Knoll Dementia | Leicester | CQC: Good | £1,360 | about typical |
Most expensive care homes in Leicestershire
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield House Dementia | Loughborough | CQC: Good | £1,523 | 14% above |
| Woodheyes Dementia | Leicester | CQC: Good | £1,400 | 5% above |
| Kibworth Knoll Dementia | Leicester | CQC: Good | £1,360 | about typical |
| Marwood Residential Home | Loughborough | CQC: Good | £1,350 | about typical |
| Silver Oaks Residential Care Home Dementia | Coalville | CQC: Good | £1,325 | about typical |
| Hinckley Park Nursing Home Nursing · Dementia | Hinckley | CQC: Good | £1,317 | about typical |
| The Lodge Residential Home Dementia | Thurnby | CQC: Good | £1,250 | 7% below |
| The Lawns Residential Home Dementia | Leicester | CQC: Good | £1,150 | 14% below |
“From” is the lowest weekly figure the home has published or confirmed to us, dated on each home’s page. Homes that add or correct a fee appear here within the day.
How Leicestershire compares with nearby areas
| Council area | Residential, a week | Nursing, a week | Homes with fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire | £1,338 | 10 | |
| Coventry | £1,427 | £1,520 | 7 |
| Warwickshire | £1,473 | 4 |
What the fee includes
A care home fee in Leicestershire normally covers the room, meals, laundry, heating and personal care. Nursing homes add care from registered nurses. Hairdressing, chiropody, trips out, newspapers and some toiletries are usually charged on top, so ask for the list of extras before you sign.
Larger rooms, en suites and garden views cost more. Fees are reviewed once a year, usually in April; ask what last year’s increase was.
Who pays in Leicestershire
If you have more than £23,250 in savings and assets you will normally pay the full fee yourself. Below that, Leicestershire council assesses what you can contribute. The value of your home counts unless a partner or certain relatives still live there.
If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution direct to the home. People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole fee.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare.
Care home or live-in care in Leicestershire?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week near Leicestershire for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in Leicestershire is £1,338 a week per person, so for a couple live-in care is usually far cheaper than two care home places. Complex live-in care, for higher needs, is typically about £1,344 a week.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Leicestershire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 82 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“If you bump into her in the night on her way to the bathroom she will still inquire how you are and if everything is alright.”
“Together Earther and I supported her to die at home with great dignity and compassion and him to continue with life.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Common questions
How much does a care home in Leicestershire cost a week?
The typical residential care home in Leicestershire charges £1,338 a week, based on 10 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How much does a care home in Leicestershire cost a year?
At £1,338 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £69,550, and nursing care about £73,450. Most homes raise fees once a year, usually in April.
What is the cheapest care home in Leicestershire?
Ashford House Care Home in Leicester has the lowest published fee we hold for Leicestershire, from £975 a week (residential care). The full table on this page lists every home with a fee on record, cheapest first.
Will Leicestershire council pay for my care home?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250, Leicestershire council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the fee. Councils pay a set rate; if the home you choose charges more, a relative or friend may need to pay a top-up. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home in Leicestershire?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week near Leicestershire, and complex care about £1,344. Against the typical Leicestershire residential fee of £1,338 it is less for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked October 2026.