Care homes in Leicester
There are 100 care homes registered with the CQC in Leicester, East Midlands. 15 are nursing homes and 62 are registered for dementia care. 1 is rated Outstanding and 73 Good by the CQC.
We are still collecting fees for Leicester: 4 homes have a figure on record so far. Where a home has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
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.
Aaron Court
Oak House
Meadow's Court
Abberdale Ltd t/a Abberdale House
Abbey House
Agnes House
Alston House
Arbor House
Aylestone
Barclay House
Barclay Street
Bow Lodge
Bradley Hall
Cherre Residential Care
Clarendon Beechlands
Clarendon Mews Care Home
Cooper House
Diwali Nivas
Elliott Residential Care Home
Everdale Grange
Evington Grange
Evington Home - Pilgrims' Friend Society
Five Rivers Living Residential 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.
“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.”
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.
Typical fees in Leicester
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 100 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Care home fees
- £1,350
- Usually £1,341 to £1,363 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,090
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in Leicester cost?
We do not yet have enough published fees in Leicester for a typical figure. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
How many care homes are there in Leicester?
100 care homes in Leicester are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
Will the council pay for a care home in Leicester?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.