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Scalford Court Care Home

Melton Road, Scalford, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4UB

Residential care home · 59 beds · V & L Corporation

Weekly fee
£1,100 to £1,300
reported by the home, September 2026
CQC rating
Requires improvement
May 2024
Beds
59
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

Scalford Court Care Home's reported fee
£1,100a week

About £57,200 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,200 a week

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

The typical live-in carer near Leicestershire, set by the carer

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £845 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Melton Mowbray
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 Scalford Court Care Home

Scalford Court Care Home is a residential care home in Melton Mowbray, in the Leicestershire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 59 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by V & L Corporation. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published May 2024, the CQC rated Scalford Court Care Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Scalford Court Care Home has told us it charges £1,100 to £1,300 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £57,200 a year. It is about 18% below the typical residential fee in Leicestershire of £1,338 a week.

There are 163 registered care homes in Leicestershire. The nearest to Scalford Court Care Home include Framland, Mar Lodge and The Amwell. 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
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (May 2024)
Council area
Leicestershire
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Scalford Court Care Home was inspected but not rated; inspectors found generally good infection control with some cleaning records needing improvement.

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

Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.

Type of careWeekly fee
Care home fees
£1,100 to £1,300
as of September 2026
Reported by the home
“our weekly rate for self-funded residents is between £1,100 and £1,300 per week”

For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week near Leicestershire, and one carer can look after a couple.

Reviews

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Common questions about Scalford Court Care Home

How much does Scalford Court Care Home cost?

Scalford Court Care Home charges £1,100 to £1,300 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.

What is the CQC rating for Scalford Court Care Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Scalford Court Care Home Requires improvement in May 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Scalford Court Care Home provide nursing care?

No. Scalford Court Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Scalford Court Care Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Scalford Court Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Scalford Court Care Home have?

Scalford Court Care Home is registered for up to 59 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.

Framland, Melton Mowbray

Framland

Melton Mowbray, LE13 · 2.5 km · 31 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaFirstsmile
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 Melton Mowbray

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
Mar Lodge, Melton Mowbray

Mar Lodge

Melton Mowbray, LE13 · 3.8 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPriory 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
The Amwell, Melton Mowbray

The Amwell

Melton Mowbray, LE13 · 4.0 km · 88 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaCare Concern 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