The Lawns Residential Home

1a, Knighton Rise, Leicester, LE2 2RF

01162149255

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

4 March 2022

Provider

Springcare (Oadby) Limited

Beds

41 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 69 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 56 are the same and 12 are lower.

49 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2016
Requires ImprovementJun 2019
GoodMar 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 3 times 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 Springcare (Oadby) 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.

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 The Lawns Residential Home

The Lawns Residential Home is a 41-bed residential care home located on Knighton Rise in Leicester's LE2 postcode area. The home is registered to provide care for older people and those with physical disabilities. It is operated by Springcare (Oadby) Limited.

The Care Quality Commission rated the home as Good following its most recent inspection in March 2022. The home's location places it within easy reach of Leicester city centre and surrounding Leicestershire communities. As a mid-sized residential facility, it offers accommodation and support for residents requiring ongoing care and assistance with daily living activities.

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Lawns Residential Home, 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 The Lawns Residential Home, 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 The Lawns 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