Devonshire Court
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 beds69
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2018-09-26
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth85
- Compassion & dignity90
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement85
- Food quality70
- Healthcare72
- Management & leadership88
- Resident happiness80
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-09-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for Effective at its last inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. Devonshire Court lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors would have looked for evidence of dementia-specific training and care planning. However, the published inspection extract does not include specific detail on training content, GP access arrangements, or how food and hydration needs are managed. A Good rating indicates these areas met the required standard, but without specifics it is difficult to assess how well they were working in practice.Is this home caring?
Devonshire Court was rated Outstanding for Caring, the highest possible rating in this domain. To achieve this, inspectors must find specific, direct evidence that staff treat people with genuine warmth, respect their dignity, protect their privacy, and support their independence in meaningful ways. This is not a rating awarded for policy compliance alone. The published inspection text does not reproduce specific quotes or observations, which limits what can be confirmed here, but the rating itself is a significant and meaningful signal.Is the home responsive?
Devonshire Court was rated Outstanding for Responsive, covering activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. This rating requires inspectors to find specific evidence that people's individual needs and preferences are known and acted on, that activity provision goes beyond generic group sessions, and that the home can adapt to changing needs including at the end of life. The published inspection text does not reproduce specific examples or quotes, but the rating is one of the strongest available signals that these areas were working well at the time of inspection.Is the home well-led?
Devonshire Court was rated Outstanding for Well-led at its last inspection in August 2018. The home was run by The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company, with a named registered manager and a nominated individual recorded at the time. An Outstanding well-led rating requires inspectors to find a positive, open culture, robust governance systems, staff who feel able to speak up, and a leadership team that responds to feedback and drives continuous improvement. The published text does not include specific observations or quotes, and the inspection is now over six years old.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialised care for adults under 65, including those living with physical disabilities or dementia. They also welcome residents over 65, creating a mixed-age community where different generations can benefit from shared spaces and varied perspectives. For residents living with dementia, the team brings specialist knowledge to support both younger and older people facing memory challenges. They recognise that dementia affects people differently at different life stages. 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
Devonshire Court scored strongly on the themes families care about most, particularly staff warmth, compassion, and management. The score is held back slightly by limited specific detail in the published inspection text on food, cleanliness, and healthcare, which means some important questions remain open.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Devonshire Court in Leicester was rated Outstanding at its last inspection in August 2018, with inspectors awarding Outstanding in Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, and Good in Safe and Effective. This is the highest rating available and places the home among a small group of care homes in England to have achieved it. The home is run by The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company and had a named registered manager at the time of inspection. The main uncertainty here is time. This inspection was carried out in August 2018, which means the findings are now over six years old. A lot can change in a care home over that period, including staffing, management, and culture. The published extract gives very limited specific detail, making it hard to assess individual themes with confidence. When you visit, ask to speak with the current registered manager by name, ask how long they have been in post, and request the most recent feedback from families. Also ask specifically about night staffing numbers and agency cover, since these are the areas where the quality of even well-rated homes can quietly slip.
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In Their Own Words
How Devonshire Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for younger adults with complex care needs in Leicester
Devonshire Court – Expert Care in Leicester
Finding the right care home for someone under 65 can feel particularly daunting. Devonshire Court in Leicester specialises in supporting younger adults alongside their older residents, with dedicated expertise in both physical disabilities and dementia care. Their team understands that younger residents often need a different approach to daily life and activities.
Who they care for
The home provides specialised care for adults under 65, including those living with physical disabilities or dementia. They also welcome residents over 65, creating a mixed-age community where different generations can benefit from shared spaces and varied perspectives.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings specialist knowledge to support both younger and older people facing memory challenges. They recognise that dementia affects people differently at different life stages.
“If you're considering Devonshire Court, arranging a visit will help you get a feel for how they work with residents of all ages.”
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
Devonshire Court scored strongly on the themes families care about most, particularly staff warmth, compassion, and management. The score is held back slightly by limited specific detail in the published inspection text on food, cleanliness, and healthcare, which means some important questions remain open.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Devonshire Court in Leicester was rated Outstanding at its last inspection in August 2018, with inspectors awarding Outstanding in Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, and Good in Safe and Effective. This is the highest rating available and places the home among a small group of care homes in England to have achieved it. The home is run by The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company and had a named registered manager at the time of inspection. The main uncertainty here is time. This inspection was carried out in August 2018, which means the findings are now over six years old. A lot can change in a care home over that period, including staffing, management, and culture. The published extract gives very limited specific detail, making it hard to assess individual themes with confidence. When you visit, ask to speak with the current registered manager by name, ask how long they have been in post, and request the most recent feedback from families. Also ask specifically about night staffing numbers and agency cover, since these are the areas where the quality of even well-rated homes can quietly slip.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Devonshire Court measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Devonshire Court describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support for younger adults with complex care needs in Leicester
Devonshire Court – Expert Care in Leicester
Finding the right care home for someone under 65 can feel particularly daunting. Devonshire Court in Leicester specialises in supporting younger adults alongside their older residents, with dedicated expertise in both physical disabilities and dementia care. Their team understands that younger residents often need a different approach to daily life and activities.
Who they care for
The home provides specialised care for adults under 65, including those living with physical disabilities or dementia. They also welcome residents over 65, creating a mixed-age community where different generations can benefit from shared spaces and varied perspectives.
For residents living with dementia, the team brings specialist knowledge to support both younger and older people facing memory challenges. They recognise that dementia affects people differently at different life stages.
“If you're considering Devonshire Court, arranging a visit will help you get a feel for how they work with residents of all ages.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
