Care Homes in Hinckley
Hinckley has 7 CQC registered care homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 4 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Hinckley at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Hinckley, to help you judge the options below.
- Leicestershire County Council pays, residential care: £986 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449, median £1,356
- Care home beds filled across Leicestershire: 82%. The 12 month average is 82%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 64. Leicestershire average is 60.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,100. Rising to 16,000 by 2035, up 14%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 40 beds.
- Who pays, across Leicestershire (estimate): 39% council, 48% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,200 by 2035, up 25%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,400. Rising to 5,400 by 2035, up 57%
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Planning and Paying for Care in Hinckley
Starting With an Assessment
A care needs assessment records formally what support a person needs across an ordinary day and whether those needs meet the national eligibility threshold. It is free to anyone who appears to require help, whatever their savings, and asking for one obliges a family to nothing. Leicestershire County Council carries out that assessment and arranges the financial assessment that follows where funded support may apply. A relative providing care at home can request a separate assessment of their own needs at the same time.
Fees and Contributions
Residential care is charged as a weekly fee covering the room, meals and personal care, and the figure usually reflects how much help a person needs rather than the size of the room. Where eligible needs are identified and a financial assessment shows capital below the relevant threshold, the council may contribute, with an assessed amount paid from the person's income. Where needs arise mainly from health rather than social care, continuing healthcare funding is assessed separately by the health service. Families paying privately should ask for the fee in writing, along with what sits outside it and how much notice precedes an increase.
Choosing a Provider in Hinckley and What to Check
Reading Behind the Ratings
Six of the seven homes are rated Good and one is rated Requires Improvement. Where a judgement is lower, the report will say exactly what inspectors found and when, which is a far better guide than the word alone. Each report separates safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, so two homes with the same rating can read quite differently. Check the inspection date as well, since a home may have changed manager or owner since the last visit.
What a Visit Will Tell You
Go when the home is busy rather than at a quiet hour arranged for your convenience. Watch whether residents look occupied and comfortable, how staff speak to those who take longer to reply, and whether anyone explains what is about to happen before doing it. Ask what fills an ordinary day, how often residents get outside and whether visitors are welcome without an appointment.
Staffing and What Comes Next
Ask how many staff are on duty during the day and overnight, how much agency cover is used and whether the same people work the same shifts. Ask how care plans are written and reviewed, how families are told when something changes, and what would happen if needs increased beyond what the home is registered to provide.
7 care homes in Hinckley
- The Trees · Deveron Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0XD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Leicestershire County Council
The Trees is a residential care home in Hinckley, Leicestershire. We support a notably mixed group and that is a deliberate choice. Older adults live here, including many with dementia. So do younger adults. Among the people we support are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Granville Gardens Care Home · Granville Gardens, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0JD
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Acacia Care (Hinckley) Ltd
Granville Gardens Care Home is in Hinckley. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia and those with physical disabilities, along with respite and short stays. We would rather be straightforward...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Moat House · New Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2AW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Moat House Care Home Limited
We at Moat House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Hinckley, Leicestershire, where compassionate support meets genuine community spirit. Nestled within the familiar surroundings of Hinckley, our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Kingly Croft · 11 Mount Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kingly Care Partnership Limited
We at Kingly Croft are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Hinckley, Leicestershire, where comfort, dignity, and personalised support sit at the centre of everything we do. Nestled within this friendly market...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Kingly House · 13-19 Mount Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kingly Care Partnership Limited
Kingly House is a residential care home in Hinckley, Leicestershire. We support older people who need help with daily living, younger adults who need a supportive household, and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - House Care Home · Tudor Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Avery Homes Hinckley Limited
Here at Hinckley House Care Home, we provide residential and dementia care for older people, younger adults and individuals living with physical disabilities, right in the heart of Hinckley, Leicestershire. We also offer respite care for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Willows Residential Home · 89 London Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1HH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by HC-One Limited
The Willows Residential Home is in Hinckley. We care for older people who need support with daily living, including those living with dementia and those whose physical disability means they need help to move about safely. We also support...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Leicestershire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East Midlands figure, because too few Leicestershire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356. | £986 | £1,233 to £1,449 |
| Nursing care England figure, because too few Leicestershire homes publish this price. 140 homes. Median £1,916. | £1,084 | £1,600 to £2,071 |
| Residential dementia care East Midlands figure, because too few Leicestershire homes publish this price. 20 homes. Median £1,350. | Not published separately | £1,278 to £1,475 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Leicestershire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- The Trees, 16 January 2026, Good
- Granville Gardens Care Home, 8 April 2025, Requires improvement
- Kingly House, 22 November 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- The Willows Residential Home (Hinckley), 11 February 2020, Good
- Kingly Croft, 13 October 2021, Good
- Moat House, 5 October 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Hinckley
How many care homes are there in Hinckley?
Hinckley has 7 CQC registered care homes: 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Hinckley?
Leicestershire County Council pays an average of £986 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,233 to £1,449 a week. East Midlands figure, because too few Leicestershire homes publish this price. 34 homes. Median £1,356. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Hinckley were inspected most recently?
The Trees (16 January 2026), Granville Gardens Care Home (8 April 2025) and Kingly House (22 November 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.