The Big House
Leicester, LE5 · 0.1 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialWoodleigh Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,169 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
CQC: Good
The Ark Care Lodge Limited
94-96 Evington Lane, Leicester, LE5 5PP
Residential care home · 18 beds · The Ark Care Lodge
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,169
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2025
- Beds
- 18
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Leicester
£1,169a week
About £60,788 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,338 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,090a week
The typical live-in carer near Leicester, 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, £983 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Leicester
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Leicester
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 The Ark Care Lodge Limited
The Ark Care Lodge Limited is a residential care home in Leicester, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 18 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by The Ark Care Lodge. The home has been registered since November 2010.
At its latest inspection, published January 2025, the CQC rated The Ark Care Lodge Limited 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.
The Ark Care Lodge Limited has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Leicester with a fee on record typically charge about £1,169 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 100 registered care homes in Leicester. The nearest to The Ark Care Lodge Limited include The Big House, Gwendolen Road Care Home and Oak House, 2 of which have 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
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- The Ark Care Lodge Limited
- Registered with CQC
- November 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2025)
- Council area
- Leicester
- Town
- Leicester
The CQC inspection, explained
The Ark Care Lodge Limited was rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind and familiar care, but important safety, staffing and management systems were not reliable.
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
The Ark Care Lodge Limited has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Leicester typically charge about £1,169 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,090 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Ark Care Lodge Limited
How much does The Ark Care Lodge Limited cost?
The Ark Care Lodge Limited has not published its fees. Care homes in Leicester typically charge about £1,169 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Ark Care Lodge Limited?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Ark Care Lodge Limited Good in January 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Ark Care Lodge Limited provide nursing care?
No. The Ark Care Lodge Limited is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Ark Care Lodge Limited offer dementia care?
The Ark Care Lodge Limited is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Leicester listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Ark Care Lodge Limited have?
The Ark Care Lodge Limited is registered for up to 18 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Leicester
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 £1,270 a week. 83 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Eugene M.
1 review
From £1,260 a week, 17 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Leicester. Can care for a couple
Omoikhefe Isabel O.
2 reviews
From £1,117 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Leicester. Can care for a couple
Saneliso G.
1 review
From £1,127 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Leicester. Can care for a couple
Dorcas H.
1 review
From £980 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Leicester. Can care for a couple
“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.”
“Tino was the most wonderfully rounded, empathetic and intuitive person. He not only developed a great relationship with Neville but also had a great working relationship with our existing carer.”
See live-in carers near LeicesterProfiles, 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.
Other care homes near Leicester
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Another optionStay 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 Leicester
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Gwendolen Road Care Home
Leicester, LE5 · 0.7 km · 14 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,169 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Oak House
Leicester, LE5 · 0.7 km · 11 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAllag Care
Care home fees
£1,250 to £1,500 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week