Asra House Residential Care Home

15 Asha Margh, Holden Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5LE

01162662727

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 February 2022

Provider

Sanctuary Care Limited

Beds

42 beds

About Asra House Residential Care Home

Asra House Residential Care Home is a proud recipient of an Outstanding CQC rating, making it one of Leicester's most trusted choices for families seeking residential care for an older loved one. The dedicated team here has built a genuine reputation for going above and beyond, ensuring that every resident feels truly at home. For families navigating this important decision, Asra House offers the kind of warmth and reassurance that can make all the difference.

This residential care home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 42 older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, all 42 places were occupied.

The service had implemented robust visiting procedures to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk. All visitors were required to show a negative COVID-19 test and have their temperature taken before entry, with professional visitors also providing vaccination passports. A COVID-19 risk assessment was completed for each visitor.

Personal protective equipment was worn by all visitors and staff, with designated rooms established for safely putting on and removing PPE. Staff demonstrated adherence to best practice guidance when wearing protective equipment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 42 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LE4 5LE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 13 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Asra House Residential Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Asra House Residential Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Asra House Residential Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Asra House Residential Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees