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 941 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,239 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 / weekSize 50 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

"The staff at the home provide a safe, caring atmosphere at the home and work hard to make sure that all residents are fully cared for and..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 31 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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Aylesham Court Care Home

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

2.8 miles from centre of Desford

9.796 Reviews

"After a three week respite trial my friend decided to stay permanently as he was finding living alone practically + emotionally difficult...."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 60 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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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 / weekSize 38 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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Kingsfield Court

40 High Street, Earl Shilton, Leicester LE9 7DG

3.4 miles from centre of Desford

9.753 Reviews

12 1

"Having viewed many care homes in an attempt to find the best environment for mum, I was very happy to find Kingsfield Court. Every visit..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 70 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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Groby Lodge

452 Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QB

5.4 miles from centre of Desford

9.637 Reviews

17 2

"My father-in-law has been a resident at Groby Lodge for around 18 months. From the beginning, we have found the staff to be caring,..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 12 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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Enderby Grange

Sparsis Garden, Narborough, Leicester LE19 2BQ

5.2 miles from centre of Desford

9.640 Reviews

37 1

"My father has just moved to the care home and every member of staff have been so welcoming, genuine and kind. There are plenty of..."Read all 40 reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 40 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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Bellerose Manor

6-7 Groby Road, Leicester LE3 8GN

4.6 miles from centre of Desford

9.511 Reviews

12 1

"I was a bit nervous about letting my dad stay in a brand new home but my nerves soon disappeared when he receives such wonderful care by..."Read all 11 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 74 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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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 / weekSize 19 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

9.442 Reviews

16 1

"Our Dad moved to Parkhouse Grange from hospital in September 2026 following a dementia diagnosis. Since then, we have been consistently..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,245 / weekSize 40 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

9.454 Reviews

"My mother, Jean, suffered a "blackout" whilst eating breakfast. Staff were amazing. Paramedics were called and Mum recovered well and staff..."Read all 54 reviews

from £1,172 / weekSize 37 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 / weekSize 48 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

9.081 Reviews

"Whilst the building is in need of some cosmetic upgrades, the staff and facilities are excellent, lots of activities for residents to..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,172 / weekSize 41 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

61 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 / weekSize 17 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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Ashmore Grange

Tay Road, New Lubbesthorpe, Leicester LE19 4BF

3.1 miles from centre of Desford

9.713 Reviews

"My father is a resident at Ashmore Grange I cannot praise the home highly enough! The staff are professional and friendly. The home itself..."Read all 13 reviews

from £1,385 / weekSize 71 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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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 / weekSize 46 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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Bosworth Court Nursing Home

Station Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton CV13 0JP

4.7 miles from centre of Desford

9.536 Reviews

12 1

"My mum was treated with such dignity and respect in the last few years of her life, The staff loved her and it was a peaceful ending when..."Read all 36 reviews

from £1,205 / weekSize 42 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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Turnbull Care Home

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

5.3 miles from centre of Desford

9.55 Reviews

"We recently had to make the hard decision to place our aunty who suffers with Dementia into a home, when we visited Turnbull Care Home we..."Read all 5 reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 11 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 / weekSize 44 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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Hazelbrook Nursing Home

5 Priestley Road, Leicester LE3 1LF

5.2 miles from centre of Desford

8.75 Reviews

"We went to view Hazelbrook for my aunt who has dementia and was very impressed with the facilities, its bright clean and relaxed, most of..."Read all 5 reviews

from £2,000 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Willinbrook

Hazelbrook is a modern, purpose-built care home in Braunstone, Leicester, with easy access to local transport links, shops and community amenities. It provides a welcoming and supportive environment for... 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 / weekSize 24 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