MHA Aigburth – Residential & Dementia Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds56
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-07-25
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What stands out is how the activities coordinator brings real creativity to each day. Residents enjoy programmes that respect their abilities while keeping spirits high. There's a warmth here that families notice — the kind that shows in how staff remember what makes each person smile.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at the June 2019 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. No specific findings about any of these areas are included in the published text. The rating was reviewed in July 2023 with no change required.Is this home caring?
Aigburth was rated Good for caring at the June 2019 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. No specific inspector observations, no staff behaviour examples, and no resident or family testimony are included in the published findings. The caring rating was reviewed in July 2023 with no change required.Is the home responsive?
Aigburth received a Good rating for responsiveness at the June 2019 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. The published findings contain no specific detail about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how the home responds to individual preferences and changing needs.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for leadership at the June 2019 inspection, having previously been Requires Improvement. A named registered manager, Mrs Salome Mapfeka, and a named nominated individual, Mrs Amanda Weir, are recorded. The home is operated by Methodist Homes, a large not-for-profit provider. No specific evidence about management visibility, staff culture, or governance is included in the published findings.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Aigburth cares for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support. For those living with dementia, the home focuses on maintaining dignity and individual identity. Staff understand the importance of seeing beyond the condition to connect with each person's unique personality and preferences. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Aigburth holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful positive signal. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than verified observations, and uncertainty remains high across most themes.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What stands out is how the activities coordinator brings real creativity to each day. Residents enjoy programmes that respect their abilities while keeping spirits high. There's a warmth here that families notice — the kind that shows in how staff remember what makes each person smile.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right care home is the one where your loved one can still be themselves. Why not arrange a visit to see if Aigburth could be that place?
Worth a visit
Aigburth, at 21 Manor Road, Leicester, holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains following an assessment in June 2019. Notably, the home improved from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which indicates the team identified problems and addressed them. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be reassessed. The home is run by Methodist Homes and specialises in dementia and older people's care. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no staff observations, no resident or family quotes, no examples of practice. This means the Good rating is credible but not yet verifiable from the published evidence alone. The inspection is also now over five years old, which is a significant gap. Before committing to this home, visit in person and ask the manager directly about staffing ratios on the night shift, how often care plans are reviewed with families, and what dementia training all staff complete. The questions in the checklist below are your most important tools.
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In Their Own Words
How MHA Aigburth – Residential & Dementia Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where laughter and dignity shape every day in Leicester
Compassionate Care in Leicester at Aigburth
At Aigburth in Leicester, there's something special happening in the activities room. This East Midlands care home has built its reputation on understanding that meaningful days matter just as much as good care. Here, residents find genuine engagement and connection, with staff who see the person behind every diagnosis.
Who they care for
The team at Aigburth cares for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support.
For those living with dementia, the home focuses on maintaining dignity and individual identity. Staff understand the importance of seeing beyond the condition to connect with each person's unique personality and preferences.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one where your loved one can still be themselves. Why not arrange a visit to see if Aigburth could be that place?”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Aigburth holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful positive signal. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than verified observations, and uncertainty remains high across most themes.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What stands out is how the activities coordinator brings real creativity to each day. Residents enjoy programmes that respect their abilities while keeping spirits high. There's a warmth here that families notice — the kind that shows in how staff remember what makes each person smile.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right care home is the one where your loved one can still be themselves. Why not arrange a visit to see if Aigburth could be that place?
Worth a visit
Aigburth, at 21 Manor Road, Leicester, holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains following an assessment in June 2019. Notably, the home improved from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which indicates the team identified problems and addressed them. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be reassessed. The home is run by Methodist Homes and specialises in dementia and older people's care. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail: no staff observations, no resident or family quotes, no examples of practice. This means the Good rating is credible but not yet verifiable from the published evidence alone. The inspection is also now over five years old, which is a significant gap. Before committing to this home, visit in person and ask the manager directly about staffing ratios on the night shift, how often care plans are reviewed with families, and what dementia training all staff complete. The questions in the checklist below are your most important tools.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how MHA Aigburth – Residential & Dementia Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How MHA Aigburth – Residential & Dementia Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where laughter and dignity shape every day in Leicester
Compassionate Care in Leicester at Aigburth
At Aigburth in Leicester, there's something special happening in the activities room. This East Midlands care home has built its reputation on understanding that meaningful days matter just as much as good care. Here, residents find genuine engagement and connection, with staff who see the person behind every diagnosis.
Who they care for
The team at Aigburth cares for adults over 65, with particular expertise in dementia support.
For those living with dementia, the home focuses on maintaining dignity and individual identity. Staff understand the importance of seeing beyond the condition to connect with each person's unique personality and preferences.
“Sometimes the right care home is the one where your loved one can still be themselves. Why not arrange a visit to see if Aigburth could be that place?”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
