Care homes for young adults in Oadby and Wigston

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Oadby and Wigston has 14 care homes for young adults registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 10 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 1 home is not rated yet. 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).

All care homes in Oadby and Wigston (19)

Oadby and Wigston at a glance

14on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated1
  • 85% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care71% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

Homes in Oadby and Wigston are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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.

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14 care homes for young adults in Oadby and Wigston

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Devonshire Court

Run by The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company

Howdon Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5WQ
OutstandingCQC · Sept 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 69 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Devonshire Court provides residential care and residential dementia support for older people. Personal care, meals and activities form part of daily life, while a detailed assessment before admission helps the team understand a resident’s needs, preferences and concerns.

Families receive guidance through paperwork and the transition into care, with support available when a temporary respite stay becomes permanent.

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Apple House

Run by Apple House (Leics) Ltd

16-22 Bushloe End, Wigston, LE18 2BA
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.

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Brockshill Woodlands

Run by Prime Life Limited

Briar Walk, off St Margarets Anne Way, Oadby, LE2 5UF
GoodCQC · Nov 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Older people and adults with dementia or physical disabilities can receive residential support at Brockshill Woodlands. The home is registered as a care home without nursing, with care available around the clock for people who may no longer be able to live alone.

PrimeLife also offers guidance on care costs and funding options, including information about NHS Continuing Healthcare.

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Carlton Drive Short Breaks Service

Run by Leicestershire County Council

Carlton Drive, Wigston, LE18 1DE
GoodCQC · 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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Holmes Court Care Home

Run by Prime Life Limited

Kenilworth Road, Wigston, LE18 4UF
GoodCQC · Jun 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 29 residents in Wigston, run by Prime Life Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Linford House

Run by Serenity Inmind Limited

4 Linford Close, Wigston, LE18 3PZ
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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Magna

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited

29 Bushloe End, Wigston, LE18 2BA
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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The Lawns Residential Home

Run by Springcare (Oadby) Limited

1a, Knighton Rise, Leicester, LE2 2RF
GoodCQC · Mar 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 41 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care at The Lawns Residential Home covers people with dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults. The home is registered as a care home without nursing, while its wider group also offers day care, dementia care and respite support.

Residents can make choices about daily routines, meals and personal belongings. They may bring furniture and photographs, choose from daily dishes and receive support for special diets…

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Willows Court

Run by Bestcare Ltd

107 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1NS
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 29 residents in Leicester, run by Bestcare Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Holmes House Care Home

Run by Prime Life Limited

Kenilworth Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4UF
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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.

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Sycamore Cottage Residential Home

Run by Allag Care Limited

14 Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4LA
GoodCQC · 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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Curtis Weston House

Run by Leicestershire County Care Limited

Aylestone Lane, Wigston, LE18 1AB
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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Wigston

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited

The Vicarage, Bushloe End, Wigston, LE18 2BA
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.

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Wigston Lodge

Run by Passion Care Group Limited

Wigston Lodge, Long Street, Wigston, LE18 2BP
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Older people, including those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, receive residential support at Wigston Lodge. The home provides 24-hour residential care and also lists respite care for people needing a shorter stay or additional support.

Its published service information includes dementia care and support with daily living. The clearest practical feature is continuous residential care in a care-home setting, with…

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What to look for in care homes for young adults

  1. Age-appropriate activities

    Age-appropriate activities, privacy and social opportunities.

  2. Support for education

    Support for education, work, relationships and community life.

  3. A plan for keeping choice

    A plan for keeping choice, skills and independence.

Questions families ask

What should care homes for young adults offer?

Younger adults may want age-appropriate routines, relationships, work, education and community access alongside personal or nursing care. Ask how the service avoids an institutional or older-person-only model.

How many care homes for young adults are there in Oadby and Wigston?

14 care homes for young adults in Oadby and Wigston are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes for young adults in Oadby and Wigston are rated Outstanding?

Devonshire Court.

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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