How much does residential and nursing care cost in Leicestershire?

Residential and nursing care in Leicestershire costs £1,334 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,229 per week, so Leicestershire is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Leicestershire council pay for my care?

Leicestershire council pays for adult social care subject to a means-tested financial assessment. In England the upper capital threshold is £23,250 (savings + home value if going into residential care). Below this, the council contributes on a sliding scale. Above it, you pay the full cost yourself. Leicestershire contracts with private and voluntary providers — you can usually choose your provider as long as the council's rate is met or you top up the difference.

How do I find a care home in Leicestershire?

Leicestershire council has a duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide information and advice on local care providers. Contact Leicestershire adult social care team for an assessment. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) website lists every registered care home in Leicestershire with the most recent inspection rating. Treatcompare cross-references CQC inspection data when available.

What's included in the residential and nursing care cost in Leicestershire?

Combined residential and nursing care category from NHS England ASC-FR — covers care home placements where the local authority records the cost as a combined rate rather than splitting residential vs nursing. The £1,334 per week figure is the council-paid average — what private clients pay is typically 20-40% higher because care providers cross-subsidise local-authority-funded residents from self-funder fees. Top-ups for nicer rooms, additional services, or location premiums are charged separately.

Is this the same as private care home prices?

No. ASC-FR figures are what local councils pay providers for the residents they fund — not the private 'self-funder' rate. Private clients typically pay 20-40% more than the council rate for the same care. Treatcompare uses the council rate as a baseline because it's the only nationally consistent published figure; expect to pay more if you're self-funding.

Residential and nursing care in Leicestershire: cost per week

The residential and nursing care cost in Leicestershire is £1,334 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Leicestershire council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Leicestershire

More expensive than the national average

£1,334

per week

National median

£1,229

England-wide

Private self-funder

£1,734

Estimated (council + 30%)

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Residential and nursing 18-64	£1,442.538
Residential and nursing 18-64	£2,211.538
Residential and nursing 18-64	£1,571.429
Residential and nursing 18-64	£2,006.89
Residential and nursing 18-64	£1,362.263
Residential and nursing 65+	£928.436
Residential and nursing 65+	£905.405
Residential and nursing 65+	£953.065
Residential and nursing 65+	£1,107.046
Residential and nursing 65+	£848.902

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