Holmes House Care Home
Residential care home · Leicester
Kenilworth Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UF
Run by Prime Life Limited
- GoodCQC · Feb 2025
- 7.4Our score
- Beds49
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0116 278 2214
Inspectors asked it to improve: Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 25 February 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Holmes House Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1031883348
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Holmes House Care Home
Residential care at Holmes House Care Home is available for older people and others needing support with dementia, mental health needs or physical disabilities. The home is registered for care without nursing and provides a residential setting for longer stays, short breaks and respite care.
As part of PrimeLife, the home supports people with different care needs, including dementia and respite stays. Its wider care approach includes 24-hour support, individualised living environments and activities intended to help residents remain engaged with daily life. Respite care for individuals with mental health issues is one of the specific services identified for its homes.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Leicester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Court Care HomeWigston | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Queens LodgeLeicester | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Queens Park Care HomeLeicester | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Stonesby HouseLeicester | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Stonesby House LTDLeicester | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Prime Life Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Court Care HomeWigston | Good | 8.0 | |
| St GeorgesLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stoneygate AshlandsLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| The MewsLeicester | |||
| Brockshill WoodlandsOadby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stoneygate OaklandsLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Clarendon BeechlandsLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Prime Life Limited - 50 Stoneygate RoadLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Island PlaceLeicester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Peaker Park Care VillageMarket Harborough | Good | 8.0 | |
| Old Station CloseLoughborough | Good | 8.4 | |
| White AcresShepshed | Requires improvement | 6.2 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Respite care for mental health needs
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Kenilworth Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UF
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Questions families ask
Do they provide residential nursing care as well as residential care?
Yes. They provide both residential care and residential nursing care. Residential nursing care is delivered by trained nurses within a residential setting.
Do they care for younger adults with mental health issues or learning disabilities?
Yes. Some of their homes provide care and support for younger adults across a wide range of mental health issues and learning disabilities.
What support do they provide for people living with dementia?
They provide care at different stages of dementia, with tailored activity plans including reminiscence sessions, music, singing and animal therapy visits. Dementia homes also use sympathetic environmental design.
Do they offer respite care for people with mental health issues?
Yes. They offer respite care, including care for individuals with mental health issues.
How much does Holmes House Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Holmes House Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Leicestershire council paid on average £915 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.