Care Homes in Hinckley
Hinckley has 7 CQC registered care homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 4 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Hinckley at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Hinckley, 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+: 64. Leicestershire average is 60.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,100. Rising to 16,000 by 2035, up 14%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 40 beds.
- Who pays, across Leicestershire (estimate): 39% council, 48% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,200 by 2035, up 25%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,400. Rising to 5,400 by 2035, up 57%
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Planning and Paying for Care in Hinckley
Starting With an Assessment
A care needs assessment records formally what support a person needs across an ordinary day and whether those needs meet the national eligibility threshold. It is free to anyone who appears to require help, whatever their savings, and asking for one obliges a family to nothing. Leicestershire County Council carries out that assessment and arranges the financial assessment that follows where funded support may apply. A relative providing care at home can request a separate assessment of their own needs at the same time.
Fees and Contributions
Residential care is charged as a weekly fee covering the room, meals and personal care, and the figure usually reflects how much help a person needs rather than the size of the room. Where eligible needs are identified and a financial assessment shows capital below the relevant threshold, the council may contribute, with an assessed amount paid from the person's income. Where needs arise mainly from health rather than social care, continuing healthcare funding is assessed separately by the health service. Families paying privately should ask for the fee in writing, along with what sits outside it and how much notice precedes an increase.
Choosing a Provider in Hinckley and What to Check
Reading Behind the Ratings
Six of the seven homes are rated Good and one is rated Requires Improvement. Where a judgement is lower, the report will say exactly what inspectors found and when, which is a far better guide than the word alone. Each report separates safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, so two homes with the same rating can read quite differently. Check the inspection date as well, since a home may have changed manager or owner since the last visit.
What a Visit Will Tell You
Go when the home is busy rather than at a quiet hour arranged for your convenience. Watch whether residents look occupied and comfortable, how staff speak to those who take longer to reply, and whether anyone explains what is about to happen before doing it. Ask what fills an ordinary day, how often residents get outside and whether visitors are welcome without an appointment.
Staffing and What Comes Next
Ask how many staff are on duty during the day and overnight, how much agency cover is used and whether the same people work the same shifts. Ask how care plans are written and reviewed, how families are told when something changes, and what would happen if needs increased beyond what the home is registered to provide.
7 care homes in Hinckley
- The Willows Residential Home · Hinckley, Leicestershire · CQC Good
- House Care Home · Hinckley, Leicestershire · CQC Good
- Kingly House · Hinckley, Leicestershire · CQC Good
- Kingly Croft · Hinckley, Leicestershire · CQC Good
- Moat House · Hinckley, Leicestershire · CQC Good
- Granville Gardens Care Home · Hinckley, Leicestershire · CQC Requires improvement
- The Trees · Hinckley, Leicestershire · CQC Good
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 Trees, 16 January 2026, Good
- Granville Gardens Care Home, 8 April 2025, Requires improvement
- Kingly House, 22 November 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- The Willows Residential Home (Hinckley), 11 February 2020, Good
- Kingly Croft, 13 October 2021, Good
- Moat House, 5 October 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Hinckley
How many care homes are there in Hinckley?
Hinckley has 7 CQC registered care homes: 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Hinckley?
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 care homes in Hinckley were inspected most recently?
The Trees (16 January 2026), Granville Gardens Care Home (8 April 2025) and Kingly House (22 November 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.