Whetstone Grange

148 Enderby Road, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6JJ
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Whetstone Grange embodies Midlands Care’s philosophy of delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a homely and welcoming environment. The team, proudly accredited as 'Investors in People', exemplifies a commitment to ongoing development, ensuring residents are cared for by skilled and empathetic professionals who take pride in their roles.

This care home is designed with residents’ comfort and well-being in mind, offering spacious accommodations, accessible gardens, and an array of communal areas that encourage social interaction and relaxation. Every aspect of life at Whetstone Grange, from the nutritious home-cooked meals to the carefully planned activities, is tailored to promote physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Families are reassured by the transparent, all-inclusive fee structure and the team’s dedication to creating a supportive, nurturing environment for their loved ones. With a ‘Good’ (February 2024) CQC rating and aspirations for ‘Outstanding’, Whetstone Grange remains steadfast in its mission to enhance the quality of life for all its residents.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 38 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1175
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1175
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1175
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1175

Fees are determined by carrying out a free, no-obligation care assessment. If you're interested in this, please feel free to contact our team of healthcare specialists, and they'll be able to support you with any question you have.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Whetstone Grange to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Maria McKechnie (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Residents aged 65 years and over
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)

Visiting

  • At Whetstone Grange, visiting hours are flexible and available seven days a week. The home encourage relatives, friends, and other visitors to spend meaningful time at the facility and participate in day-to-day activities, aligning with the preferences of both residents and guests. To ensure a peaceful dining experience for loved ones and others, the home kindly request that visitors avoid visiting during meal times, a practice they refer to as 'protected meal times'.

Parking

  • On site car parking space is available for residents and their loved ones when visiting.

Whetstone Grange Reviews (31)

9.9

Whetstone Grange has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whetstone Grange has 31 reviews.

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Review from Richard Y (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
No problems, all ok.
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Review from Jonathan W (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall review is good but have no experience of other homes to compare.
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Review from A G (Grandson of Resident) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My relative has been here for over 6 years. There has been much improvement over that time. The staff are caring and look after the residents well. The home is clean, safe and friendly. I would recommend it to others seeking this type of accommodation.
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Review from Gaynor S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum has only been in Whetstone Grange for the past 5 weeks, she found it difficult the first week but has settled in quite well now. The staff are friendly and helpful to mum and she seems to like them. I find the staff friendly and they can always answer any questions I have about my mums welfare.
So... so far so good.
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Review from Christopher C (Son of Resident) published on 30 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with my mothers level of care at Whetstone Grange. Her level of awareness and physical strength has picked up considerably. Before she was a resident at the home, she was very ill and not eating properly which was very hard on us, as well, her family three sons and one daughter. The
one area I would like to mention and it's only one, I wish there were more activities for the residents. We are all extremely happy.
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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are caring and hard working to give individual care to each resident. The building/environment needs money spending on it. Total redecoration in lounges and new furniture needed asap. Meals are well prepared and appealing to residents. Use of the garden does not seem to happen which is a shame.
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Review from Teresa H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very good. Always helpful and very polite. If I have a problem with a resident when I come to visit my mum they take care of the situation so I can visit my mum in peace. I used to bring my own flask of tea until the staff said I didn't need to as I could use their machine to make one
when visiting mum. This was very good of them. Any issues regarding mum they soon let my brother or myself know. When I ring up they are always helpful as well in answering my questions.
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Review from Ena W (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy for my mother to be in Whetstone Grange. Staff are friendly and seem very caring. They provide food and drink regularly including fresh fruit. It is very clean and doesn't smell. It is very secure with numbered locks etc. They are very good at coping with mum when she is uncooperative.
She has Alzheimer's and sight problems.
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Review from Tony B (Resident) published on 29 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The food is good. Staffing is great and very helpful when I need anything. I am very happy here for about 6 years and would not be looking for anywhere else to go and I have made lots of friends in the home I get on with.
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Review from Chris L (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All staff and management are very friendly and answer any queries I might have concerning my mothers care. I am kept up to date on all aspects of her well being and she appears to be very happy there. I have no complaints.
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Review from Jim L (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 29 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Cleanliness has improved over the last few months, meal quality variable. Furniture needs cleaning/upgrading. Staff mostly friendly and attentive.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.853)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10 for Whetstone Grange is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.853 for Whetstone Grange is calculated as follows: ( (126 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.853
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Whetstone Grange is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 38 registered maximum number of service users is 7.6, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Feb 2024

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 21 Aug 2025

Our recently refurbished, spacious rooms are nearly all taken — only a few remaining! We understand how difficult this journey is - let us help you ease the pressure. Book a tour of our lovely home, and meet the amazing team to discuss next steps on your journey with us.

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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Meet the Team (3)

Maria

Maria McKechnie

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2024

Maria is a dynamic care manager whose energy and vision elevate every aspect of her work. She has a genuine love for her staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued.
Maria’s meticulous attention to detail ensures that every care plan is executed with precision and compassion, always putting the well-being of residents first.

Natasha

Natasha Smith

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 1997

Natasha Smith has been a valued member of Whetstone Grange for many years, starting as a care assistant and working her way up to head senior while earning her NVQ Level 3. Now an administrator, she remains the heart of the home, ensuring smooth operations and a warm environment for residents. Her dedication and hard work recently earned her the Employee of the Year award, reflecting the deep respect she has from colleagues and residents alike.

Dixie

Dixie R

Job Title: Admissions Manager Joined: 2025

Navigating care is difficult - let us help you. Dixie is the Admissions Manager at Whetstone Grange with an exceptional level of experience in the Health & Social Care sector, leading the way in fantastic and person-centric service provision for all. Need honest, clear advice on care? Dixie supports all families and loved ones. Please call and let us help guide your journey.

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