London Road Specialist Nursing Home

362 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 2PU

01162706991

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

13 April 2021

Provider

Mauricare (London Road) Ltd

Beds

33 beds

About London Road Specialist Nursing Home

London Road Specialist Nursing Home is a nursing home in Leicester, providing care for people with neurological conditions, brain injuries, and complex long-term or palliative needs. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

London Road Neurological & Specialist Care Unit provides personal and nursing care for up to 33 people with genetic or acquired brain injuries, degenerative conditions, and stroke or cardiac conditions requiring palliative and long-term care. At inspection, 20 people were in residence. Family members spoke positively about the care and support provided, with staff keeping them informed of changes in their relative's health and well-being.

One family member said, "I've always been a co-ordinator in my mum's care, and the staff really respect my role by working in partnership with me.

Staff maintain clear records about their roles in promoting health, safety and welfare, with potential risks regularly assessed and reviewed. Medication is managed according to personalised protocols and guidance. Staff undertake training in topics that promote people's health, welfare and safety.

The service implements infection prevention and control measures, with PPE use and routine COVID testing for both people and staff.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 May 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home offers furnished en-suite bedrooms, a sunroom, lounges, conservatory, quiet reflection room and on-site physiotherapy room.
Upper floors have stretcher-lift access, with specialist hoists on each level. The grounds have level gardens and accessible seating areas.

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.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 33 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LE2 2PU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 7 May 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 April 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 23 October 2019: Good
CaringPublished 23 October 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 23 October 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read London Road Specialist Nursing 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 London Road Specialist Nursing 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 London Road Specialist Nursing 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 London Road Specialist Nursing 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.

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