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Kirby House

Kirby Lane, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2JG

Residential care home · 41 beds · Johnson Care

Street view · 2023
Street view · 2023 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,338
CQC rating
Good
August 2025
Beds
41
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Leicestershire
£1,338a week

About £69,550 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,675 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,100a 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.

See live-in carers near Leicester
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Leicestershire

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 Kirby House

Kirby House is a residential care home in Leicester, in the Leicestershire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 41 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Johnson Care, which operates 15 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2012.

At its latest inspection, published August 2025, the CQC rated Kirby House 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.

Kirby House 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 Kirby House include Kirby Muxloe, Aylesham Court Care Home and Woodheyes, 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
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Johnson Care Ltd
Registered with CQC
September 2012
Latest CQC rating
Good (August 2025)
Council area
Leicestershire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found outstanding fire-safety work that meant people were not always protected from fire risk.

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

Kirby House 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 Kirby House

How much does Kirby House cost?

Kirby House 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 Kirby House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Kirby House Good in August 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Kirby House provide nursing care?

No. Kirby House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Kirby House offer dementia care?

Yes. Kirby House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Kirby House have?

Kirby House is registered for up to 41 residents.

Care at home

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.”
Caroline C., about Mary K.
“Together Earther and I supported her to die at home with great dignity and compassion and him to continue with life.”
Karen C., about Earther Simomo K.
See live-in carers near LeicestershireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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.

Kirby Muxloe, Leicester

Kirby Muxloe

Leicester, LE9 · 0.4 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialIvolve Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,338 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Leicester

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Leicestershire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,100
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Aylesham Court Care Home, Leicester

Aylesham Court Care Home

Leicester, LE3 · 0.6 km · 60 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingBUPA Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,338 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week
Woodheyes, Leicester

Woodheyes

Leicester, LE3 · 0.6 km · 38 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaWoodheyes
Care home fees
£1,400 to £1,600 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,100 a week

See all 15 care homes run by Johnson Care