Care Homes for Older People in and around Desford

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Browse 30 Desford Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.4
Total 906 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,263 per week

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Five Rivers Living

12 Sangha Close, Leicester LE3 9SW

5.5 miles from centre of Desford

9.969 Reviews

17 1

"Mum loves it here! She's been here 18 months and right from the start after settling in a couple of weeks she considered it her forever..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,200 / week50 rooms

Five Rivers Living Ltd hosts 50 ensuite bedrooms and is a purpose-built care home that has been sensitively designed to meet the needs of older people with residential or dementia needs. The home... Read more

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Kirby Grange Residential Care Home

Spinney Drive, Markfield Lane, Botcheston, Leicester LE9 9FG

1.5 miles from centre of Desford

9.966 Reviews

12 1

"Mum is content here, and that is a sign she is happy & cared for. The surroundings are clean and regularly updated. Everyone is friendly,..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,300 / week31 rooms

Kirby Grange Residential Home offers a serene residence in an idyllic rural location with great public transport links. Kirby Grange is one of the best-loved residential care homes in Leicester, providing... Read more

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Kingsfield Court

40 High Street, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7DG

3.4 miles from centre of Desford

9.951 Reviews

12 1

"My mum has settled well since her admission in January. She enjoys the variety of activities and has benefited from the social interaction..."Read all 51 reviews

from £1,100 / week70 rooms

Group/Owner Acacia Care

Kingsfield Court care home is a purpose-built residential care home based in the community of Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, that also specialises in dementia care. The spacious interiors and homely decorations... Read more

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Woodheyes

231 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3PH

2.8 miles from centre of Desford

9.733 Reviews

"My mum has been a resident for 4+ years. It is a wonderful care home! The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Any problems are sorted..."Read all 33 reviews

from £1,350 / week38 rooms

Woodheyes residential home provides permanent residency, respite and holiday care and day care for older people in the Leicester area. There are thirty-six individually furnished and decorated rooms,... Read more

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Groby Lodge

452 Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QB

5.4 miles from centre of Desford

9.737 Reviews

17 2

"My mum has lived at GL for over 18 months. During this time her care needs have changed dramatically, both physically and mentally. I can..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,150 / week12 rooms

The dedicated staff team at Groby Lodge provide high-quality, person centred care to all their residents. Groby Lodge provides its residents with a secure, relaxed and homely environment in which their... Read more

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Aylesham Court Care Home

195 Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE3 3PH

2.8 miles from centre of Desford

9.695 Reviews

"After 2 weeks in hospital for I was very please with your food both medical staff and carers were a delight to be with. Room a bit small..."Read all 95 reviews

from £1,350 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Aylesham Court is is rated Outstanding by CQC (January 2022) and offers a warm and welcoming environment with a wide range of care services. Care options include specialist nursing care, residential,... Read more

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Bosworth Court Nursing Home

Station Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton CV13 0JP

4.7 miles from centre of Desford

9.635 Reviews

12 1

"We're so pleased we chose Bosworth Court for Mum, as she absolutely loves it there. She's settled in so well, & it's the first time in a..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,205 / week42 rooms

Bosworth Court Care Home will be celebrating 30 years of service in 2020, as a provider of residential and nursing care. Located in the quiet and pretty town of Market Bosworth, the Home is amongst world-famous... Read more

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Enderby Grange

Sparsis Garden, Narborough, Leicester LE19 2BQ

5.2 miles from centre of Desford

9.535 Reviews

37 1

"Mum was very anxious when she arrived as she came straight from hospital. The staff were wonderful, helping her to settle in and feel a..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,350 / week40 rooms

Group/Owner Midlands Care

Enderby Grange is a purpose-built care home designed to provide residents with modern comforts and a tranquil environment. Featuring all ensuite bedrooms and stunning landscaped gardens, the home offers... Read more

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Portland House

Portland Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester LE9 2EH

2.7 miles from centre of Desford

9.458 Reviews

23 2

"My father was a resident of Portland house for 3 and half years before he sadly passed away. The care home is a real home from home where..."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,295 / week19 rooms

Group/Owner Midlands Care

Portland House has been a proud part of the community since 1987, offering care in a beautifully preserved Victorian building rich in history and charm. The home boasts large, character-filled rooms and... Read more

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Parkhouse Grange

47 Park Road, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7EP

3.5 miles from centre of Desford

9.439 Reviews

16 1

"My mum has been a resident for almost 3 years and I visit regularly. The staff are always polite and friendly. The residents appear to be..."Read all 39 reviews

from £1,245 / week40 rooms

Group/Owner Midlands Care

Parkhouse Grange combines elegance with care, offering a luxurious yet homely setting where residents feel truly valued and supported. Featuring gorgeous ensuite bedrooms and beautifully landscaped gardens,... Read more

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Abbey House

Stokes Drive, Leicester LE3 9BR

5.7 miles from centre of Desford

9.352 Reviews

"The staff in Abbey House were incredibly kind and caring not only to my mother, who was a resident but also to my father who would visit..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,172 / week37 rooms

Group/Owner Leicestershire County Care Ltd

Abbey House is situated in a quiet residential area in Stokes Dr, Leicester. Abbey residents benefit greatly from staying in such a well-placed location with many local shops and amenities just a short... Read more

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Saffron House

2a High Street, Barwell, Leicester LE9 8DQ

4.6 miles from centre of Desford

9.226 Reviews

12 1

"Saffron House is a very caring, happy and relaxing place, my mum has settled in really well, and the Staff are really helpful and..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,100 / week48 rooms

Group/Owner Minster Care Group

Saffron House has been purpose-built for residential care, at the same time as specialising in provision for adults diagnosed with dementia. A wide range of specialists monitor personalised care packages... Read more

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Kirby House

Kirby Lane, Leicester Forest East, Leicester LE9 2JG

3 miles from centre of Desford

8.881 Reviews

"My lovely mum had been resident at Kirby house until she sadly passed away this week at the age of 92. . Every time i have visited I..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,172 / week41 rooms

Group/Owner Leicestershire County Care Ltd

Kirby House is a purpose-built care home that allows maximum ease of access and comfort for all residents. The team specialise in residential, dementia and respite care to name a few. Kirby House is... Read more

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Glenfield Woodlands

11 Holmwood Drive, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 9LG

5 miles from centre of Desford

9.762 Reviews

59 1

"Coming to terms with face that my dad needed to move into a care home was one of the most traumatic and heartbreaking moments our family..."Read all 62 reviews

from £1,100 / week17 rooms

Group/Owner Pearlcare

Welcome to Glenfield Woodlands Care Home! If you’re looking for a place that feels like home from home - with laughter, friendship, and things to do - then look no further! Glenfield Woodlands is... Read more

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Barons Park Nursing Home

Desford Lane, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester LE9 2BE

2.1 miles from centre of Desford

9.759 Reviews

"My husband has been in Barons Park Nursing Home since August 2025. He has settled well and I am very happy with the care he has received...."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,474 / week46 rooms

Group/Owner Prime Life Ltd

Barons Park Care provides nursing and accommodation for up to 46 younger and older people with complex, challenging and advanced forms of dementia and significant mental health care needs. Long term nursing... Read more

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Ashmore Grange

Tay Road, New Lubbesthorpe, Leicester LE19 4BF

3.1 miles from centre of Desford

9.511 Reviews

"Ashmore Grange is a homely, calm environment for residents to feel relaxed and cared for. All the staff are welcoming, friendly and have..."Read all 11 reviews

from £1,385 / week71 rooms

Group/Owner Acacia Care

Ashmore Grange Care Home is a newly established residence located in New Lubbesthorpe, designed to provide high-quality care within a comfortable and friendly setting. The home features attractive landscaped... Read more

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Turnbull Care Home

89/91a Narborough Road South, Leicester LE3 2HD

5.3 miles from centre of Desford

9.02 Reviews

"We are so thankful to Turnbull Carehome for housing our mother, she has a deteriorating brain condition, at only 65 we were worried about..."Read all 2 reviews

from £1,150 / week11 rooms

Turnbull Care Home offers a warm, welcoming environment with a true family feel, supporting just 11 residents to ensure highly personalised, person-centred care. The home is committed to creating a homely... Read more

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Harvey House

Church Lane, Barwell, Hinckley, Leicester LE9 8DG

4.7 miles from centre of Desford

7.937 Reviews

"My mum has settled in very well. HARVEY HOUSE have taken excellent care since residing there from February 2025. The staff are friendly..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,290 / week44 rooms

Group/Owner Leicestershire County Care Ltd

Harvey House specialises in residential, dementia and respite care to name a few. Harvey House is situated in a quiet residential area in Barwell. Residents benefit greatly from staying in such a well-placed... Read more

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Bellerose Manor

6-7 Groby Road, Leicester LE3 8GN

4.6 miles from centre of Desford

12 1

from £1,400 / week74 rooms

Group/Owner Sanders Senior Living

Bellerose Manor is a stunning new luxury care home, thoughtfully created to blend modern living with timeless character. Every aspect of the home has been carefully planned to deliver high-quality care,... Read more

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Oval House

Gooding Avenue, Braunstone, Leicester LE3 1JS

5.1 miles from centre of Desford

10 Reviews

"Following the sudden and unexpected need for my mum to require 24-hour nursing care, I was apprehensive and worried about her going into a..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,500 / week24 rooms

Group/Owner Prime Life Ltd

Oval House provides for 22 clients whose needs are based on their mental health with a view to preparing them for a future living in the community. Accommodation provided is finished to a luxury standard... Read more

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Hazelbrook Nursing Home

5 Priestley Road, Leicester LE3 1LF

5.2 miles from centre of Desford

Opening Aug 2026

from £2,000 / week80 rooms

Group/Owner Willinbrook

Hazelbrook supports adults with a range of complex needs, including dementia, brain injuries, neurological conditions, physical health needs and specialist mental health care. Short-term, enhanced care... Read more