Care Homes in Kirby Muxloe with Elderly Care: 3 Homes (Oct 2026)

Who offers elderly care in Kirby Muxloe

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

#	Home	Rating	Rated	Beds	Nursing care
1	Barons Park Care	Good	Apr 2022	46	Yes
2	Portland House	Good	Nov 2018	19	No
3	Skelton Court	Good	Jan 2020	15	No

All care homes in Kirby Muxloe with a CQC registration for elderly care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.

How elderly care in Kirby Muxloe compares

60% of Kirby Muxloe's care homes (3 of 5) hold a CQC registration for elderly care. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 81% for elderly care.

Barons Park Care, Portland House and Skelton Court lead the list for elderly care. Ratings run from November 2018 to April 2022, and 0 are from the last two years. Together they hold 80 registered beds; 1 also provides nursing care.

For comparison, Leicestershire has 132 care homes registered for elderly care; of those rated, 78% are Good or Outstanding. Across Leicestershire, 80% of care homes are registered for elderly care, against 60% here.

Expect around £1,250 weekly for residential care in the East Midlands, or £1,480 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How these costs are worked out.

What elderly care involves

Care for older people covers help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and getting about, plus company and keeping an eye on health. It is the most common registration with CQC, so most providers list it; the differences are in staffing, continuity and how well care is planned around the person.

What to ask about elderly care

How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
How much notice do you need to change or add care?
How do you keep the family updated week to week?
What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?

Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Leicestershire for a care needs assessment. Glossary entry: Personal care.

Elderly care in nearby towns

Town	Distance	Care homes	Good or Outstanding
Kirby Muxloe	–	3	3
Leicester Forest East	1.0 mi	6	3
Anstey	3.4 mi	4	4
Leicester	4.1 mi	44	32
Whetstone	5.2 mi	8	4
Earl Shilton	5.4 mi	3	3
Birstall	5.5 mi	4	3

Council support

Leicestershire

A care needs assessment from Leicestershire council is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.

Asking Leicestershire for an assessment, and how payment and direct payments work

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Free care cost report for Kirby Muxloe

Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register

Common questions about elderly care in Kirby Muxloe

Where can I find elderly care in a care home in Kirby Muxloe?

Of the 5 CQC-registered care homes in Kirby Muxloe, 3 offer elderly care (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Barons Park Care, Portland House and Skelton Court.

How does CQC rate care homes in Kirby Muxloe?

3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating.

What does a care home cost in Kirby Muxloe?

Average fees paid by self-funders in East Midlands in 2026: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,480 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.

Does Leicestershire council fund a care home?

For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Leicestershire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Leicestershire council.

How do I choose between care homes in Kirby Muxloe?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 3 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 3 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. See the checklist.

Are there more elderly care in towns near Kirby Muxloe?

In Kirby Muxloe there are 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Leicester Forest East (1.0 miles): 6, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Ratby (1.3 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Groby (1.9 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding.

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