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Care homes in Leicester offering sensory impairment care
17 of the 56 care homes in Leicester offer sensory impairment care and 601 registered beds, from 16 providers. Leicestershire County Care Limited has the most, at 2. 81% of the 16 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 83% for sensory impairment care across England. 1 is Outstanding. Expect to pay in Leicester about £1,290 a week for residential care and £1,540 for nursing careestimated. 5 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Pine View Care Home, rated Good on 27 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- CQC rates 13 of the 16 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 is not yet rated.
- Leicester council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Leicester, checked daily.
- 15 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia, and 4 provide nursing.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Leicester offering sensory impairment care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 17care homes registered with CQC
- 81%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 15list dementia as a specialism
- 6with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of sensory impairment care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 56
- Residential care · 47
- Elderly care · 44
- Care for adults under 65 · 42
- Mental health care · 35
- Dementia care · 30
- Physical disability care · 28
- Learning disability care · 21
- Sensory impairment care · 17
- Nursing care · 9
- Substance misuse support · 7
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fosse Court | Jan 2025 | 22 | No | |
| 2 | Agnes House | Aug 2026 | 26 | No | |
| 3 | Abbey House | Jul 2025 | 37 | No | |
| 4 | Graysford Hall | Jul 2025 | 72 | No | |
| 5 | Pine View Care Home | Sep 2026 | 12 | No | |
| 6 | Alston House | Nov 2024 | 19 | No | |
| 7 | Elliott Residential Care Home | Sep 2023 | 17 | No | |
| 8 | Oakdale Care Limited | Sep 2023 | 63 | Yes | |
| 9 | Arbor House | Sep 2022 | 40 | No | |
| 10 | Hartington Road Care Home | Jun 2019 | 8 | No | |
| 11 | Asra House Residential Care Home | Feb 2019 | 42 | No | |
| 12 | London Road Specialist Nursing Home | May 2021 | 33 | Yes | |
| 13 | The Big House | Apr 2022 | 4 | No | |
| 14 | A S Care | Sep 2023 | 25 | No | |
| 15 | Dane View Care Home With Nursing | Mar 2024 | 41 | Yes | |
| 16 | Meadow's Court | Nov 2023 | 60 | No | |
| 17 | Hazelbrook Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 80 | Yes |
The full list for sensory impairment care in Leicester: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How sensory impairment care in Leicester compares
Registered for sensory impairment care: 17 out of 56 care homes in Leicester (30%). 81% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points below the 86% for all care homes here and below the 83% for care homes registered for sensory impairment care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for sensory impairment care: Fosse Court, Agnes House and Abbey House. 6 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: February 2019. Newest: September 2026. Registered beds across these homes: 601, and 4 also provide nursing care. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
In the East Midlands, residential care typically costs about £1,250 a week and nursing care about £1,480. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How we estimate costs.
About sensory impairment care
Clear communication comes first in sensory impairment care. Homes and daily routines are organised so people can move about safely, staff help with aids, equipment and technology, and the support covers sight loss, hearing loss and deafblindness.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Leicester: sensory impairment care.
Sensory impairment care around Leicester
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester | – | 17 | 13 |
| Thurmaston | 3.2 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Wigston | 3.9 mi | 14 | 10 |
| Oadby | 3.9 mi | 4 | 2 |
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Questions families ask about sensory impairment care in Leicester
Which care homes in Leicester offer sensory impairment care?
17 of the 56 CQC-registered care homes in Leicester offer sensory impairment care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Fosse Court, Agnes House and Abbey House.
How does CQC rate care homes in Leicester?
13 (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 16 with a rating, including 1 Outstanding, while 3 are rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does a care home cost in Leicester?
Average self-funder fees in East Midlands, 2026: residential care home £1,125 a week; nursing home £1,370 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Leicester council fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Leicester council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Leicester council.
How do I choose between care homes in Leicester?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 6 of 17 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 10 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more sensory impairment care in towns near Leicester?
In Leicester there are 17, 13 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Thurmaston (3.2 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Anstey (3.5 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Leicester Forest East (3.9 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: sensory impairment care around Leicester
- Sensory impairment care in Birstall 3.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Thurmaston 3.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Anstey 3.5 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Leicester Forest East 3.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Wigston 3.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Oadby 3.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Kirby Muxloe 4.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Groby 4.1 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.