England

Rated:GoodNursing

Barclay House

165 Barclay Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0JE

01162553039

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

19 August 2020

Provider

Plans4Rehab Limited

Beds

29 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 74 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 60 are the same and 12 are lower.

63 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2017
GoodAug 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Plans4Rehab Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Barclay House

Barclay House is a nursing home in Leicester supporting people with acquired brain injuries, offering both rehabilitation and longer-term care. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Barclay House provides nursing and personal care support for people living with acquired brain injuries, offering both rehabilitation and longer-term placements for up to 29 people. At inspection, 27 people were using the service.

The registered manager maintained a detailed business incident log that began several weeks before lockdown and was updated multiple times weekly. This chronological record documented significant updates, actions taken, and decisions made throughout the pandemic, serving as a helpful resource for understanding and learning from infection control practices implemented during this period.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 September 2020

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

A family room near the main entrance provides a quieter, more private space for visits, including visits with children.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

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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 with nursing; Long term conditions services; Hospital services for people with mental health needs, learning disabilities and problems with substance misuse; Rehabilitation services
Registered capacity: 29 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LE3 0JE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities.

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: Good.

Rating report published 8 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 August 2020.

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

Read Barclay House'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 Barclay House, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Barclay House, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Barclay House'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