Ash Tree
81 Leicester Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DF
Residential care home · 6 beds · Stepping Stone Independent Living

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,338
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2025
- Beds
- 6
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £69,550 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,675 a week
The 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.
About Ash Tree
Ash Tree is a residential care home in Loughborough, in the Leicestershire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Stepping Stone Independent Living, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2015.
At its latest inspection, published April 2025, the CQC rated Ash Tree Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Ash Tree has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Leicestershire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,338 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 163 registered care homes in Leicestershire. The nearest to Ash Tree include White Acres, Acorn Close and Charnwood Oaks Nursing Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- October 2015
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2025)
- Council area
- Leicestershire
- Town
- Loughborough
Ash Tree was rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some handover and decoration improvements noted.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Ash Tree has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Leicestershire typically charge about £1,338 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Ash Tree
How much does Ash Tree cost?
Ash Tree has not published its fees. Care homes in Leicestershire typically charge about £1,338 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Ash Tree?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ash Tree Good in April 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Ash Tree provide nursing care?
No. Ash Tree is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Ash Tree offer dementia care?
Yes. Ash Tree is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Ash Tree have?
Ash Tree is registered for up to 6 residents.
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.
Other care homes near Loughborough
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Loughborough
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
Acorn Close
Charnwood Oaks Nursing Home
See all 3 care homes run by Stepping Stone Independent Living