Honeysuckle Farm

Desford Road, Newtown Unthank, Leicestershire, LE9 9FL

01455828575

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 October 2022

Provider

Pathways Care Group Limited

Beds

15 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
GoodOct 2017
GoodMar 2021
GoodDec 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Pathways Care Group Limited, which runs 16 care homes in England: 16 rated Good.

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 Honeysuckle Farm

Honeysuckle Farm is a residential care home in Leicestershire, providing accommodation and personal care for adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The findings below set out what CQC inspectors observed during their most recent visit.

Honeysuckle Farm provides residential care and accommodation to up to 15 people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities across two floors, accessible by lift and stairs. Staff support residents with personal care needs in a home-like setting designed to promote independence and community involvement.

During the inspection, inspectors observed the quality of interactions between staff and residents, the cleanliness and maintenance of the premises, and how well the service met individual support plans. They spoke with residents, their families, and staff members to understand their experiences and gather feedback about the care provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 December 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical 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: 15 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LE9 9FL

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; 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 31 December 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 October 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 28 October 2017: Good
CaringPublished 28 October 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 28 October 2017: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

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

Read Honeysuckle Farm'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 Honeysuckle Farm, 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 Honeysuckle Farm, 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 Honeysuckle Farm'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