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Kirby Grange Residential HomeLeicestershire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Kirby Grange Residential Home

Markfield Lane, Botcheston, Near Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9FG

01455824167

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 February 2022

Provider

Kirby Grange Limited

Beds

31 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 14 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 12 are the same and 1 is lower.

7 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

Requires ImprovementJan 2016
GoodDec 2016
GoodAug 2019
GoodMar 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 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 Kirby Grange 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 Kirby Grange Residential Home

Kirby Grange Residential Home is a residential care home in Leicestershire for older adults. Further detail on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Kirby Grange Residential Care Home provides accommodation and personal care to up to 31 people aged 65 and over, with 25 people currently using the service. Staff know residents well and deliver safe, compassionate care. Detailed care plans are in place that reflect how each person wishes to receive their care, with support tailored to individual needs and preferences.

All residents and relatives spoken with were complimentary about the care provided.

Health risks are identified, monitored and reviewed regularly to track changes in residents' needs. The home maintains robust infection control policies and staff follow guidance on infectious disease prevention. Medicines are managed safely by staff who have received training and had their competency checked.

Staff obtain residents' consent to care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder 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: 31 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LE9 9FG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; 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: Good.

Rating report published 26 March 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 February 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 29 August 2019: Good
CaringPublished 29 August 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 29 August 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Kirby Grange 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 Kirby Grange 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 Kirby Grange 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 Kirby Grange 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