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Care homes in Kirby Muxloe offering learning disability care
3 of the 5 care homes in Kirby Muxloe offer learning disability care and 38 registered beds. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 86% for learning disability care across England. We estimate typical fees in Kirby Muxloe at about £1,250 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 1.
- Whatever your savings, Leicestershire council will assess care needs for free.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Kirby Muxloe offering learning disability care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 3CQC-registered care homes
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 1is registered for dementia
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering learning disability care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 5
- Residential care · 4
- Dementia care · 3
- Elderly care · 3
- Learning disability care · 3
- Mental health care · 3
- Care for adults under 65 · 3
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Famille House | Apr 2025 | 16 | No | |
| 2 | Kirby Muxloe | Feb 2019 | 7 | No | |
| 3 | Skelton Court | Jan 2020 | 15 | No |
Every care home in Kirby Muxloe registered with CQC for learning disability care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
How learning disability care in Kirby Muxloe compares
Registered for learning disability care: 3 out of 5 care homes in Kirby Muxloe (60%). England-wide, 86% of care homes registered for learning disability care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all care homes in the town).
For learning disability care, the top rated care homes are Famille House, Kirby Muxloe and Skelton Court. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2019 and the newest from April 2025. Between them they have 38 registered beds.
For comparison, Leicestershire has 56 care homes registered for learning disability care; of those rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding. Here 60% of care homes list learning disability care, compared with 34% across Leicestershire.
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. Where these figures come from.
Learning disability care: what it means
Everyday living skills, health appointments, jobs, studying and friendships are all part of learning disability care. It exists so that adults with a learning disability can live as they choose, and good providers follow CQC's published guidance for these services, with the person's own choices coming first.
Questions to ask care homes about learning disability care
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
Support: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care in Leicestershire as a whole.
Nearby towns: learning disability care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby Muxloe | – | 3 | 3 |
| Groby | 1.9 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Anstey | 3.4 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Leicester | 4.1 mi | 21 | 16 |
| Whetstone | 5.2 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Birstall | 5.5 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Wigston | 6.1 mi | 11 | 5 |
Council support
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What families want to know about learning disability care in Kirby Muxloe
Which care homes in Kirby Muxloe offer learning disability care?
3 of the 5 CQC-registered care homes in Kirby Muxloe offer learning disability care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Famille House, Kirby Muxloe 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 self-funder fees in East Midlands, 2026: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,480 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does Leicestershire council fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire council.
How do I choose between care homes in Kirby Muxloe?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 3 was inspected or rated within the last two years, while 2 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Kirby Muxloe?
In Kirby Muxloe there are 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Ratby (1.3 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Groby (1.9 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Anstey (3.4 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care in nearby towns
- Learning disability care in Leicester Forest East 1.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Ratby 1.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Groby 1.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Anstey 3.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Leicester 4.1 mi
- Learning disability care in Whetstone 5.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Earl Shilton 5.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Birstall 5.5 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.