Home care · Leicestershire
Care for adults under 65 at home in Countesthorpe
Care for adults under 65 is offered by 189 of the 208 home care agencies covering Countesthorpe, operated by 185 separate providers. Knighton Manor Limited runs the most, with 2. 78% of the 101 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for care for adults under 65 across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 51 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 33 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Fosse Healthcare - Oak Court was rated Good on 18 October 2026.
Updated 26 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
The short version
- Rating changes in Leicestershire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 156.
- Among the 101 rated agencies, 79 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 22 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 88 are not rated yet.
- You can ask Leicestershire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Care for adults under 65 at home in Countesthorpe", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 189agencies registered with CQC
- 78%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 156offer dementia support
- 32inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in Countesthorpe
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 208
- Elderly care · 196
- Care for adults under 65 · 189
- Physical disability care · 180
- Dementia care · 168
- Mental health care · 140
- Sensory impairment care · 133
- Learning disability care · 126
- Children's care · 60
- Eating disorder support · 37
- Substance misuse support · 37
This table lists each agency covering Countesthorpe registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Countesthorpe centre.
Care for adults under 65 in Countesthorpe: what the data shows
91% of Countesthorpe's agencies (189 of 208) hold a CQC registration for care for adults under 65. 78% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 2 points below the 80% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for care for adults under 65 across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for care for adults under 65: Reablement Provider Service, Integrated Crisis Response Service and Fosse Healthcare - Oak Court. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from May 2018; 32 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Countesthorpe centre: 10. 88 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Care for adults under 65 is on 91% of registrations here and 92% across Leicestershire.
Live-in care in the East Midlands runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
Care for adults under 65 supports younger adults with a disability, long-term condition or mental health need. Good services are built around work, study, family life and independence, not the routines of care for older people.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you plan for more independence over time?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. How to get assessed by Leicestershire.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe | – | 189 | 79 |
| Whetstone | 1.5 mi | 209 | 87 |
| Wigston | 2.4 mi | 232 | 97 |
| Narborough | 3.2 mi | 214 | 94 |
| Enderby | 3.5 mi | 220 | 94 |
| Broughton Astley | 3.7 mi | 75 | 32 |
| Oadby | 4.1 mi | 233 | 97 |
Council help
Leicestershire
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Free care cost report for Countesthorpe
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about care for adults under 65 in Countesthorpe
Who offers care for adults under 65 at home in Countesthorpe?
Of the 208 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Countesthorpe, 189 list care for adults under 65 as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Reablement Provider Service, Integrated Crisis Response Service and Fosse Healthcare - Oak Court.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Countesthorpe have?
Of the 101 that have been rated, 79 (78%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 2 of them Outstanding, and 22 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 88 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Countesthorpe?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Leicestershire council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Leicestershire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Leicestershire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Countesthorpe?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 32 of the 189 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 69 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Countesthorpe compare with nearby towns for care for adults under 65?
Nearest towns we cover: Whetstone (1.5 miles): 209, 87 rated Good or Outstanding; Wigston (2.4 miles): 232, 97 rated Good or Outstanding; Narborough (3.2 miles): 214, 94 rated Good or Outstanding. Countesthorpe itself has 189, 79 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Care for adults under 65 near Countesthorpe
- Care for adults under 65 in Whetstone 1.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Wigston 2.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Narborough 3.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Enderby 3.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Broughton Astley 3.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Oadby 4.1 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Fleckney 4.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Leicester 5.6 mi
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