Wigston Lodge

Wigston Lodge, Long Street, Wigston, LE18 2BP

01167488999

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Passion Care Group Limited

Beds

20 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Passion Care Group 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 Wigston Lodge

Wigston Lodge is a 20-bed residential care home located on Long Street in Wigston, Leicestershire. It is operated by Passion Care Group Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home's relatively small size means it can maintain a close-knit community environment while accommodating residents with varied care needs and support requirements.

The setting benefits from its position in the East Midlands, offering accessibility to local services and amenities in the Wigston area. As a residential care home, it provides personal care and accommodation for individuals who require support with daily living activities but do not need nursing care on-site.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Wigston Lodge, 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 Wigston Lodge, 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 Wigston Lodge'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