Damascus House

517 Loughborough Road, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4BJ

01162671173

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 October 2023

Provider

Mr Vincent Kelly

Beds

12 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
GoodAug 2018
GoodNov 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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 Mr Vincent Kelly runs in England.

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 Damascus House

Damascus House is a residential care home in Leicestershire, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Damascus House is a residential care home that provides accommodation and personal care to up to 12 people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The service supports residents across these areas, ensuring they experience respect, equality, and dignity while promoting their choices and independence. During the inspection, inspectors observed the quality of care and support provided to residents, with particular attention to how the home enables access to local communities and ensures people maintain autonomy in their daily lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 November 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LE4 4BJ

Registered care categories

Learning 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 24 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 10 August 2018: Good
CaringPublished 10 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Damascus 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 Damascus House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

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

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Damascus 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