Nursing Homes in Loughborough
Loughborough has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 2 have not yet been rated. 3 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Loughborough at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Loughborough, 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+: 62. Leicestershire average is 60.
- People aged 75 and over: 19,200. Rising to 23,000 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed
- Who pays, across Leicestershire (estimate): 39% council, 48% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 27%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,000. Rising to 7,500 by 2035, up 52%
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What nursing care in Loughborough involves and what to look for
When nursing care rather than residential care is needed
The dividing line is clinical rather than practical. A residential home helps with washing, dressing, meals and company, while a nursing home does all of that and keeps registered nurses on duty at every hour, so that needs such as complex wound care, tube feeding, unstable long term conditions or end of life care can be met without another move. All nine providers listed for Loughborough are registered for nursing care, and some are set up for particular needs, so it is worth checking each profile to see what a home is actually equipped to do.
Reading the inspection picture
Six homes here hold a rating of Good, among them Beaumanor Nursing Home, Lonsdale Mews, The Hall and The Willows. One is rated Requires Improvement, and that report deserves reading in full rather than discarding, since the concerns may sit with governance or record keeping rather than with daily care, and the manager should be able to say what has changed. Two homes have not yet been inspected and rated, so no independent evidence exists for them and your own questions have to do more of the work.
Questions worth asking on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on shift by day and by night, and how gaps are filled when someone is off. Ask which GP practice supports the home, how quickly a deteriorating resident is reviewed and at what point families are telephoned. Ask what happens if needs increase, and whether anyone has had to move on because their care could no longer be provided there. Watching a mealtime will tell you more than any brochure.
Getting an assessment and sorting out the funding
The care needs assessment
The route into nursing care normally begins with an assessment of need. Anyone in Loughborough can request one, and a relative can ask on their behalf. It considers mobility, personal care, medication, memory and the clinical support required, and its written outcome is what confirms that nursing care rather than residential care is appropriate. Where the person is in hospital, the assessment usually forms part of discharge planning, so tell the ward team early that a nursing home is under consideration.
Who pays, and what it costs
Funding is settled separately from need. A financial assessment sets income and capital against the national thresholds, and Leicestershire County Council social care team is responsible both for assessing need and for arranging funded support where someone qualifies. Nursing homes cost more than residential homes because of the nursing cover, although the NHS may pay the nursing element directly through NHS funded nursing care, and a smaller number of people with intense health needs qualify for NHS continuing healthcare instead. Fees vary between homes, so ask each for a written schedule of what the weekly rate includes and what is charged separately.
9 nursing homes in Loughborough
- Jasmine Court Nursing Home · Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EU
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Rushcliffe Care Limited
We at Jasmine Court Nursing Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the heart of Loughborough, Leicestershire. Our home provides a welcoming environment where residents receive round the clock clinical support alongside the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Beaumanor Nursing Home · Cartwright Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1JW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rushcliffe Care Limited
We at Beaumanor Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming town of Loughborough, Leicestershire. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to provide a safe, comfortable and homely environment where older...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - The Willows · 14 The Lant, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9PD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Willows Care Home (Shepshed) Limited
The Willows is a nursing home in Loughborough, Leicestershire, where registered nurses are on duty throughout the day and night alongside our care team. We look after older people with nursing needs, younger adults with nursing needs, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Karen Burgin · Office Suite, Loughborough, Nottinghamshire, LE12 6PG
Nursing home · Home care · Run by Karen Burgin Ltd
We at Karen Burgin offer dedicated nursing home care in the welcoming community of Loughborough, providing a place where compassion, clinical expertise, and comfort come together for every resident who walks through our doors. Set within...
Specialisms: Respite Care - Matthews Neurorehab Unit · Epinal Way Care Centre, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rushcliffe Care Limited
Matthews Neurorehab Unit is a nursing setting near Loughborough, Leicestershire, supporting adults whose needs follow illness or injury affecting the brain and nervous system. We care for older people and younger adults, including people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bluebell House · 139 Homefield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7TG
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Almond Care Limited
Bluebell House is a nursing home in Loughborough supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability, and people living with a visual or hearing impairment, including those whose health needs require...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - The Hall · Epinal Way Care Centre, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rushcliffe Care Limited
The Hall in Loughborough provides nursing care for adults, particularly younger adults, who are living with mental health conditions or are affected by alcohol or drug misuse. Qualified nurses are on hand throughout the day and night,...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Aarons Specialist Unit · Epinal Way Care Centre, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3GD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rushcliffe Care Limited
We are a nursing unit near Loughborough, caring for people whose needs are complex enough to require qualified nurses alongside day to day support. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lonsdale Mews · Farley Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8XS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Lonsdale Mews is a nursing home in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Being registered for nursing care means we can support people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside...
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 Willows, 21 September 2026, Good
- Lonsdale Mews, 6 February 2026, Good
- Aarons Specialist Unit, 30 December 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- Beaumanor Nursing Home, 23 October 2019, Good
- The Hall, 10 March 2020, Good
- Matthews Neurorehab Unit, 23 September 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Loughborough
How many nursing homes are there in Loughborough?
Loughborough has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Loughborough?
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 nursing homes in Loughborough were inspected most recently?
The Willows (21 September 2026), Lonsdale Mews (6 February 2026) and Aarons Specialist Unit (30 December 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.