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Care homes in Whetstone offering sensory impairment care
4 of the 11 care homes in Whetstone offer sensory impairment care and 87 registered beds, from 3 providers. Heathcotes Care Limited has the most, at 2. CQC has rated 3 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 83% for sensory impairment care across England. We estimate typical fees in Whetstone at about £1,250 a week for residential careestimated. 1 care home was last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Rating changes in Leicestershire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Good or Outstanding: 3 of the 3 rated care homes, with 1 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Leicestershire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 1 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia, and 1 provide nursing.
Citation: "Care homes in Whetstone offering sensory impairment care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4care homes registered with CQC
- 100%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 1is registered for dementia
- 1with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Providers offering sensory impairment care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 11
- Residential care · 10
- Care for adults under 65 · 9
- Elderly care · 8
- Mental health care · 7
- Physical disability care · 7
- Learning disability care · 6
- Dementia care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 4
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everdale Grange | Apr 2025 | 68 | Yes | |
| 2 | Lutterworth View | Oct 2024 | 8 | No | |
| 3 | Aylestone | Aug 2019 | 7 | No | |
| 4 | The Manse | Not yet rated | – | 4 | No |
The full list for sensory impairment care in Whetstone: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How sensory impairment care in Whetstone compares
CQC lists sensory impairment care for 4 of the 11 care homes in Whetstone, or 36%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 40 points above the 60% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 83% for sensory impairment care.
Everdale Grange, Lutterworth View and Aylestone lead the list for sensory impairment care. 1 has a rating from the past two years. Oldest: August 2019. Newest: April 2025. Between them they have 87 registered beds, and 1 also provides nursing care. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 54 care homes in Leicestershire list sensory impairment care, and 79% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for sensory impairment care: 36% here, 33% across Leicestershire.
Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands: about £1,250 residential, £1,480 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Where these figures come from.
Sensory impairment care: what it means
Deafblindness, hearing loss and sight loss are the three needs sensory impairment care covers. Expect staff skilled in communication, a layout and routine that let people find their way without risk, and support with equipment and technology.
Questions worth asking about sensory impairment care
- How do you support hearing aids and other equipment?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
- How do you introduce new staff to the person?
- How do you adapt the home or routine for someone with sight loss?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
Free advice: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care in Leicestershire as a whole.
Nearby towns: sensory impairment care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone | – | 4 | 3 |
| Wigston | 3.2 mi | 14 | 10 |
| Oadby | 5.0 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Leicester | 5.3 mi | 17 | 13 |
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Common questions about sensory impairment care in Whetstone
Which Whetstone care homes provide sensory impairment care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 4 of Whetstone's 11 care homes offering sensory impairment care. Top-rated names here include Everdale Grange, Lutterworth View and Aylestone.
How does CQC rate care homes in Whetstone?
3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 3 with a rating. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
What does a care home cost in Whetstone?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in East Midlands: residential care home £1,250 a week; nursing home £1,480 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Does Leicestershire council fund a care home?
It may. Leicestershire council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Leicestershire council.
How do I choose between care homes in Whetstone?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 4 was inspected or rated within the last two years; 2 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Use our checklist.
Are there more sensory impairment care in towns near Whetstone?
In Whetstone there are 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Wigston (3.2 miles): 14, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Leicester Forest East (4.1 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Oadby (5.0 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Sensory impairment care in nearby towns
- Sensory impairment care in Wigston 3.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Leicester Forest East 4.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Oadby 5.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Kirby Muxloe 5.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Leicester 5.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Earl Shilton 5.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Fleckney 6.0 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Ratby 6.4 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.