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Care homes in Wigston offering sensory impairment care
Of the 29 care homes in Wigston, 14 offer sensory impairment care, 372 beds in all; 12 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Stonesby House Ltd (2). CQC has rated 13 of them, and 77% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 83% for sensory impairment care across England. We estimate typical fees in Wigston at about £1,290 a week for residential careestimated. 4 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 2 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Nightingales Nursing Home: Good, on 1 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 11; 1 has nursing care.
- Good or Outstanding: 10 of the 13 rated care homes; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Wigston offering sensory impairment care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 14care homes on the CQC register
- 77%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 11support people with dementia
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Sensory impairment care in Wigston: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 29
- Residential care · 24
- Physical disability care · 23
- Elderly care · 23
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Dementia care · 20
- Mental health care · 16
- Sensory impairment care · 14
- Learning disability care · 11
- Nursing care · 5
- Substance misuse support · 4
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nightingales Nursing Home | Sep 2026 | 38 | Yes | |
| 2 | Cooper House | Aug 2025 | 32 | No | |
| 3 | Lady Jane Court Care Home | Jan 2026 | 60 | No | |
| 4 | Magna | Aug 2024 | 6 | No | |
| 5 | Conifer Lodge Residential Home | Aug 2024 | 20 | No | |
| 6 | Welford Court | Apr 2023 | 14 | No | |
| 7 | Lester Hall Apartments | Dec 2022 | 33 | No | |
| 8 | Lady Jane Court Care Home | Oct 2024 | 60 | No | |
| 9 | Carlton Drive Short Breaks Service | Oct 2019 | 7 | No | |
| 10 | Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive | Aug 2019 | 15 | No | |
| 11 | Curtis Weston House | Oct 2022 | 44 | No | |
| 12 | Stonesby House | Jan 2024 | 9 | No | |
| 13 | Stonesby House LTD | Jun 2021 | 14 | No | |
| 14 | Wigston Lodge | Not yet rated | – | 20 | No |
This table lists each care home in Wigston registered for sensory impairment care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Sensory impairment care in Wigston: ratings, size and cost
Registered for sensory impairment care: 14 out of 29 care homes in Wigston (48%). England-wide, 83% of care homes registered for sensory impairment care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 77% (below England, 7 points above the 70% for all care homes in the town).
For sensory impairment care, the top rated care homes are Nightingales Nursing Home, Cooper House and Lady Jane Court Care Home. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from August 2019; 3 fall within the last two years. They have 372 registered beds in total, and 1 also provides nursing care. 1 has no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Leicestershire as a whole has 54 care homes registered for sensory impairment care; 79% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Sensory impairment care is on 48% of registrations here and 33% across Leicestershire.
Care homes in the East Midlands typically charge about £1,250 a week for residential care and £1,480 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. Our cost method.
What to expect from 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.
Before you choose: questions on sensory impairment care
- How do you keep people connected with family and activities?
- Do staff have sight loss or deaf awareness training?
- Can staff use British Sign Language or tactile signing if needed?
- How are written information and menus made accessible?
- How do you link with local sensory support services?
Helpline: RNIB Helpline, 0303 123 9999. Sensory impairment care across Leicestershire.
Where else nearby offers sensory impairment care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston | – | 14 | 10 |
| Oadby | 1.8 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Whetstone | 3.2 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Leicester | 3.9 mi | 17 | 13 |
| Thurmaston | 6.4 mi | 7 | 5 |
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What families want to know about sensory impairment care in Wigston
Which care homes in Wigston offer sensory impairment care?
14 of the 29 CQC-registered care homes in Wigston offer sensory impairment care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Nightingales Nursing Home, Cooper House and Lady Jane Court Care Home.
Are care homes in Wigston well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 10 (77%) of the 13 rated, while 3 are rated below Good. 1 is awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much does a care home cost in Wigston?
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.
Will I get help from Leicestershire council with the cost of 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 should I compare care homes in Wigston?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 14 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 10 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Wigston for sensory impairment care?
Counting sensory impairment care: Wigston 14 (10 Good or Outstanding); Oadby (1.8 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Whetstone (3.2 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Leicester (3.9 miles): 17, 13 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Wigston
- Sensory impairment care in Oadby 1.8 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Whetstone 3.2 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Leicester 3.9 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Fleckney 4.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Leicester Forest East 5.3 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Kirby Muxloe 6.1 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Thurmaston 6.4 mi
- Sensory impairment care in Birstall 6.9 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.