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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.

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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 Leicester
Live-in, a week
typically £1,090
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Aaron Court, Leicester

Aaron Court

Leicester, LE5 · 91 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAbbey Healthcare
Care home fees
from £1,350 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Oak House, Leicester

Oak House

Leicester, LE5 · 11 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAllag Care
Care home fees
£1,250 to £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
Meadow's Court, Leicester

Meadow's Court

Leicester, LE2 · 60 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaKirklands Healthcare
Care home fees
£1,250 to £1,415 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,090 a week
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.

“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.
“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.”
Anne H., about Tinotenda C.
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.

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

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.