Whetstone Grange
Residential care home · Leicester
148 Enderby Road, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JJ
Run by A L A Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Nov 2025
- 5.0Our score
- Beds38
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0116 247 7007
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 November 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Whetstone Grange
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-111629203
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Whetstone Grange
Whetstone Grange combines residential and dementia care in a purpose-built home for older people and residents with physical disabilities or mental health needs. Its care plans are created with residents, families and healthcare professionals, taking account of preferences and daily routines.
The home has an activities coordinator, planned outings and a minibus, with communal spaces supporting social interaction. Care assessments are offered without obligation to identify staffing and equipment requirements. Chefs prepare meals around individual dietary needs, including vegetarian and special diets. Whetstone Grange is a purpose-built, dementia-friendly home with electronic care plans.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Leicester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chataway Care HomeLeicester | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The ManseLeicester | 0.4 miles | |||
| Woodway HouseLeicester | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Tavey HouseLeicester | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Enderby GrangeNarborough | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by A L A Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enderby GrangeNarborough | Good | 7.4 | |
| ParkHouse GrangeLeicester | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Electronic individual care plans
- Dementia-friendly purpose-built home
- Minibus outings
Suits: People seeking person-centred dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
148 Enderby Road, Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6JJ
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Questions families ask
Do they offer a free care assessment before moving in?
Yes. Potential residents receive a complimentary, no-obligation care assessment to identify the resources, staffing and equipment needed for their care.
What activities do residents have at Whetstone Grange?
They offer arts and crafts, exercise classes, outings and social events, with a minibus for planned outdoor activities.
Can pets visit Whetstone Grange?
Yes. Pets can visit if the resident or family can care for them and no residents or staff have pet allergies. The manager should confirm arrangements first.
Can they cater for special diets?
Yes. Their chefs prepare nutritious and vegetarian meals tailored to individual dietary requirements and preferences, with snack trolleys available throughout the day.
How much does Whetstone Grange cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Whetstone Grange 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.