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8.0
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
- Residential
- 9 beds
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 9 residents in Wigston, run by Apple House (Leics) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.
Learning disability care homes in Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston has 8 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 6 Good and 2 Requires improvement. Leicestershire council paid on average £915 a week for a residential care place and £1,032 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).
Oadby and Wigston at a glance
8on this list
- 75% rated Good or Outstanding
- Average score7.5 / 10
- Types of care88% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered
This list includes every home in Oadby and Wigston on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.
Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.
How we rate care homes8 learning disability care homes in Oadby and Wigston
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Carlton Drive Short Breaks Service
Run by Leicestershire County Council
Carlton Drive, Wigston, LE18 1DEGoodCQC · Oct 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 7 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Residential care home for 7 residents in Wigston, run by Leicestershire County Council. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
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8.0
GoodCQC · Jul 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 2 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Younger adults
Linford House provides residential care and support for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in Wigston. Its specialist services also address complex needs, autism, Asperger’s syndrome and behaviours that challenge, with support aimed at building independence and community connection.
The organisation offers flexible care and support, including domiciliary personal care and social inclusion support.
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8.0
GoodCQC · Aug 2024
- Residential
- 6 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex support requirements live at Magna in a six-bedroom home in Wigston. The service offers person-led and trauma-informed support within a structured environment, helping residents build confidence, learn skills and take part in everyday life.
Magna sits within ivolve’s wider care and supported living network for adults aged 18 and over.
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Sycamore Cottage Residential Home
Run by Allag Care Limited
14 Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4LAGoodCQC · Mar 2023
- Safe Requires improvement
- Residential
- 14 beds
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 14 residents in Leicester, run by Allag Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.
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6.8
GoodCQC · Sept 2020
- Caring Requires improvement
- Responsive Requires improvement
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 8 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
Residential care home for 8 residents in Leicester, run by Heathcotes Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.
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6.8
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2022
- Responsive Requires improvement
- Well-led Requires improvement
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 44 beds
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
Residential care home for 44 residents in Wigston, run by Leicestershire County Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.
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6.8
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2022
- Effective Requires improvement
- Well-led Requires improvement
Inspected more than 4 years ago
- Residential
- 8 beds
- Learning disabilities
- Younger adults
Residential care home for 8 residents in Wigston, run by Heathcotes Care Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.
What to look for in learning disability care homes
- Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences
Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.
- Support for independence
Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.
- Positive behaviour support
Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.
Questions families ask
What should learning disability care homes offer?
Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.
How many learning disability care homes are there in Oadby and Wigston?
8 learning disability care homes in Oadby and Wigston are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
How much does a care home cost in Oadby and Wigston?
Leicestershire council paid on average £915 a week for residential care and £1,032 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,769 and £1,464. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.
How are these care homes ordered?
Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.
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