Oadby
Oadby is a residential care home in Leicester, Leicestershire (LE2 5FE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Oadby
We at Oadby are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Leicester, providing specialist support for adults with a wide range of needs. Nestled within a friendly community in Leicestershire, our home combines the comfort of familiar surroundings with the reassurance of professional residential care, tailored to each person who joins us. Our setting has been thoughtfully designed to feel like a true home rather than an institution. Located in the Oadby area of Leicester, residents benefit from a peaceful yet connected environment within the East Midlands, with local amenities, green spaces, and community life close at hand. Comfortable communal areas encourage sociable moments, whilst quieter spaces allow for rest, reflection, and personal time. We believe the atmosphere of a home shapes daily wellbeing, and ours has been created to feel warm, calm, and genuinely inclusive. Our specialisms include support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as those living with mental health needs. We also welcome individuals seeking respite care, offering families that vital breathing space in the knowledge their loved one is safe, valued, and well supported. In practice, this means our approach is highly personalised. We take the time to understand each resident as an individual, learning about their preferences, routines, communication styles, and the things that bring them joy. From there, we shape support that promotes independence, dignity, and choice. Whether someone thrives on gentle daily structure, benefits from sensory friendly spaces, or simply needs compassionate encouragement to try something new, our team works patiently and respectfully alongside them. For families, this personalised approach offers genuine peace of mind. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. We aim to be open, communicative, and collaborative, keeping relatives informed and involved in the ways they wish to be. Respite stays, in particular, can be an invaluable option for family carers who need time to rest, recover, or manage other commitments, and we treat every short stay guest with the same warmth and attentiveness as our long term residents. Our home has been rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings in the Safe, Effective, and Well led domains at the time of inspection. The Caring and Responsive domains were rated as Requires Improvement, and we take those findings seriously. Feedback of this kind is a valuable opportunity to reflect, learn, and strengthen the way we work. Our leadership team is committed to continual improvement, listening carefully to residents, families, and staff to ensure every aspect of daily life meets the standards people rightly expect. A Good overall rating reflects a home that is safely run and effectively led, and we build on that foundation every day. If you are exploring residential care, specialist support for learning disabilities, autism, or mental health, or a respite stay for a loved one in the Leicester area, we would be delighted to hear from you. Choosing the right home takes time, and we encourage families to ask questions, share concerns, and get to know us at a pace that feels right. Please get in touch to arrange a conversation or a visit, and let us show you the care, warmth, and quiet reassurance that shape life at our Oadby home.
Care provided at Oadby
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 2 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Oadby
Where is Oadby located?
Oadby is a residential care home in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5FE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Oadby provide?
Oadby is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Oadby's CQC rating?
Oadby is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Oadby offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Oadby offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Oadby
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Oadby is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Oadby is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Oadby offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East Midlands
Oadby has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £850 to £1,100 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East Midlands, not a quote from Oadby. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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