Compare care homes in Leicester

Location, location, location

Transportation to care homes in and around Leicester should not be a problem, with over 120 care homes you should be able to find one in a location to suit. There are several care homes located centrally, including the Elliott Residential Care Home, which is a 10-minute walk from the railway station. Or if the city center is not right for your loved one, for only for a short drive you can find a number of care homes in quieter locations such as George Hythe House, which is only a few minutes walk from the Bennion Pools Fishing Lakes. It is our advice to think about where friends and family will be visiting from, then speak to the care homes directly as they can advise you about the public transport options or local car parking.

How to get the 'at home' feeling

Once you have decided on an area, it is important to consider the facilities available at the care home, and ensure you find one that will help your loved one feel at home. Whilst most of the care homes in Leicester will allow you to move in furniture or to add personal touches to the resident’s room, you need to consider what they enjoy doing with their days and find a home that can accommodate this.

Care homes with gardens

How important is outdoor space to your loved one? Do they simply want somewhere nice to sit with a cup of tea, or are they green fingered and like to help around the garden? With over 100 of the care homes in Leicester offering garden space there will be something to suit. Whether that is Devonshire Court, which is surrounded by 4.5 acres of landscaped gardens and even has its own putting green, or something a little smaller, like Portland House in the Kirby Muxloe area, Leicester has something to meet everyone's needs.

Pet friendly care homes

Does your loved one have a pet and is worried about leaving them when they move into a care home, or do they have allergies to pet hair? With over 80 pet-friendly care homes in Leicester, it is recommended to understand the home’s pet policy is, as some allow pets to move in with their owner and others allow pets to visit on appointment.

Care home activities and days out

Most care homes work hard to offer residents a mix of spaces to relax in and spaces that will be a hive of activity. Homes in Leicester are no different with many offering a number of on-site facilities including libraries, cinemas, cafes and a range of group-based activities. Many, like Cedar Mews, also try to organise outings to local attractions in and around Leicester, whether it’s for a pint down at the local bar, a visit to Birstall Fisheries, or a trip to the local garden centre. If your loved one has anything they love to do, make sure to speak to the home about how they could accommodate this.

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