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Bethel/Bethesda Residential HomeLeicestershire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Bethel/Bethesda Residential Home

Equity Road East, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, LE9 7FY

01455847505

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 November 2021

Provider

Cooper Residential Homes Limited

Beds

34 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 17 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 13 are the same and 3 are lower.

10 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 2015
Requires ImprovementOct 2016
Requires ImprovementFeb 2017
Requires ImprovementAug 2017
InadequateNov 2018
Requires ImprovementMay 2019
GoodJul 2019
InadequateAug 2021
GoodDec 2021

Improved from Inadequate to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 9 times since 2015.

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 Cooper Residential Homes 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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Bethel/Bethesda Residential Home

Bethel/Bethesda Residential Home is a residential care home in Leicestershire, providing accommodation and personal care for older people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Bethel/Bethesda Residential Home provides accommodation and personal care for up to 34 older people across two separate sides accessed by keypad entry. At the time of inspection, 20 people were receiving care, each with their own bedroom. Some bedrooms included en-suite facilities while others had sinks only.

Both sides feature a bath or shower room, dining area, and lounge, with outdoor access available through a courtyard.

Since the previous inspection, there has been a change in management and significant safety improvements have been made. The registered manager demonstrates passion for enhancing care quality and has strong knowledge of regulatory requirements. A refurbishment plan is underway to continue improving the service's environment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 December 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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: 34 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LE9 7FY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 21 December 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 November 2021.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Effective: How are staff training, nutrition and health outcomes checked now?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Bethel/Bethesda Residential 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 Bethel/Bethesda Residential 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 Bethel/Bethesda Residential 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 Bethel/Bethesda Residential 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