Home care · Leicestershire
Mental health care at home in Wigston
Mental health care is offered by 170 of the 254 home care agencies covering Wigston, operated by 164 separate providers. Midshires Care Limited runs the most, with 2. Among the 110 with a CQC rating, 84% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 55 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 21 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Domiciliary Care Services (UK) Limited was rated Good on 20 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- We check for new CQC ratings in Leicestershire daily: see the latest changes.
- 149 list dementia as a specialism.
- Whatever your savings, Leicestershire council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 92 of the 110 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 18 are rated below Good; 60 are still waiting for a first rating.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Wigston", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 170CQC-registered agencies
- 84%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 149are registered for dementia
- 33inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering mental health care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 254
- Elderly care · 241
- Care for adults under 65 · 232
- Physical disability care · 221
- Dementia care · 208
- Mental health care · 170
- Sensory impairment care · 163
- Learning disability care · 152
- Children's care · 71
- Eating disorder support · 42
- Substance misuse support · 41
Every agency covering Wigston registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Wigston: what the data shows
170 of the 254 agencies covering Wigston are registered with CQC for mental health care (67%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 84% (below England, 3 points above the 81% for all agencies in the town).
For mental health care, the top rated agencies are Reablement Provider Service, Integrated Crisis Response Service and Helping Hands Wigston. 33 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from May 2018 and the newest from October 2026. Within 2 miles of Wigston centre: 14 offices. 60 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Here 67% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 62% across Leicestershire.
In the East Midlands, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Mental health care: what it means
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Leicestershire as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigston | – | 170 | 92 |
| Oadby | 1.8 mi | 170 | 92 |
| Countesthorpe | 2.4 mi | 140 | 74 |
| Whetstone | 3.2 mi | 153 | 82 |
| Leicester | 3.9 mi | 177 | 98 |
| Enderby | 4.3 mi | 163 | 89 |
| Fleckney | 4.4 mi | 42 | 28 |
Help from the council
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- 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
What families want to know about mental health care in Wigston
How many agencies in Wigston offer mental health care?
Mental health care is a registered specialism for 170 of the 254 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Wigston (CQC register, Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Reablement Provider Service, Integrated Crisis Response Service and Helping Hands Wigston.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Wigston have?
Of the 110 that have been rated, 92 (84%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding; 18 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 60 here are still unrated.
What are typical home care prices in Wigston?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will Leicestershire council pay for home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Leicestershire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Leicestershire council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Wigston?
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, 33 of the 170 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 77. A checklist to help.
How does Wigston compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Oadby (1.8 miles): 170, 92 rated Good or Outstanding; Countesthorpe (2.4 miles): 140, 74 rated Good or Outstanding; Whetstone (3.2 miles): 153, 82 rated Good or Outstanding. Wigston itself has 170, 92 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Oadby 1.8 mi
- Mental health care in Countesthorpe 2.4 mi
- Mental health care in Whetstone 3.2 mi
- Mental health care in Leicester 3.9 mi
- Mental health care in Enderby 4.3 mi
- Mental health care in Fleckney 4.4 mi
- Mental health care in Narborough 4.5 mi
- Mental health care in Broughton Astley 6.1 mi
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