Kibworth Knoll
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds36
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2019-09-21
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors have noticed the warm atmosphere here, describing an environment that feels inclusive and welcoming right from the start.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-09-21
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Good at the last inspection. This domain covers whether staff know what they are doing, including training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published report does not include specific observations about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or food. The rating improvement from Requires Improvement suggests previous gaps have been addressed.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the last inspection. This domain covers warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. The published report does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents about how they feel treated, or examples of dignity practices such as knocking before entering rooms or using preferred names. The Good rating is noted but cannot be independently verified from the available text.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the last inspection. This domain covers whether your parent would have a life at the home, including activities, individual engagement, and how the home responds to personal preferences and end-of-life wishes. The published report provides no specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement for people who cannot join groups, or how individual preferences shape daily life.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Good at the last inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Lucy Marie Holt, and a nominated individual, Mr Andrew Selwyn Cohen, are recorded. The home was previously rated Requires Improvement overall, and achieving Good across all domains, including well-led, suggests a meaningful improvement in governance and leadership. The published text does not describe management visibility, staff culture, or how the home responds to feedback.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Kibworth Knoll provides specialist support for residents living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. They focus on caring for adults over 65, tailoring their approach to meet individual needs. For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised care designed to support both daily living and overall wellbeing. The team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment. 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
Kibworth Knoll holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than observed evidence, and most themes cannot be independently verified.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors have noticed the warm atmosphere here, describing an environment that feels inclusive and welcoming right from the start.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for dementia or disability support in Leicester, it might be worth arranging a visit to see if Kibworth Knoll could be the right fit.
Worth a visit
Kibworth Knoll, at 12 Fleckney Road in Leicester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection, published in February 2021. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the home identified problems and addressed them. The home supports up to 36 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, and has a named registered manager in post. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change the Good rating. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent. Scores in this report reflect the rating outcome rather than observed evidence of warm staff interactions, food quality, activities, or dementia-specific practice. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the staffing rota from last week, and request specifics on dementia training and how care plans are written and reviewed. The checklist above gives you a full list of questions to take with you.
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In Their Own Words
How Kibworth Knoll describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care in a warm Leicester setting
Compassionate Care in Leicester at Kibworth Knoll
When you step into Kibworth Knoll in Leicester, you'll find a care home that focuses on supporting residents with dementia and physical disabilities. This East Midlands home specialises in caring for adults over 65, creating an environment where older people can feel comfortable and well-supported.
Who they care for
The team at Kibworth Knoll provides specialist support for residents living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. They focus on caring for adults over 65, tailoring their approach to meet individual needs.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised care designed to support both daily living and overall wellbeing. The team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment.
“If you're looking for dementia or disability support in Leicester, it might be worth arranging a visit to see if Kibworth Knoll could be the right fit.”
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
Kibworth Knoll holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating itself rather than observed evidence, and most themes cannot be independently verified.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors have noticed the warm atmosphere here, describing an environment that feels inclusive and welcoming right from the start.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for dementia or disability support in Leicester, it might be worth arranging a visit to see if Kibworth Knoll could be the right fit.
Worth a visit
Kibworth Knoll, at 12 Fleckney Road in Leicester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection, published in February 2021. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the home identified problems and addressed them. The home supports up to 36 people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities, and has a named registered manager in post. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change the Good rating. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent. Scores in this report reflect the rating outcome rather than observed evidence of warm staff interactions, food quality, activities, or dementia-specific practice. Before making a decision, visit in person at different times of day, ask to see the staffing rota from last week, and request specifics on dementia training and how care plans are written and reviewed. The checklist above gives you a full list of questions to take with you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Kibworth Knoll measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Kibworth Knoll describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care in a warm Leicester setting
Compassionate Care in Leicester at Kibworth Knoll
When you step into Kibworth Knoll in Leicester, you'll find a care home that focuses on supporting residents with dementia and physical disabilities. This East Midlands home specialises in caring for adults over 65, creating an environment where older people can feel comfortable and well-supported.
Who they care for
The team at Kibworth Knoll provides specialist support for residents living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. They focus on caring for adults over 65, tailoring their approach to meet individual needs.
For residents with dementia, the home provides specialised care designed to support both daily living and overall wellbeing. The team understands the unique challenges dementia brings and works to create a supportive environment.
“If you're looking for dementia or disability support in Leicester, it might be worth arranging a visit to see if Kibworth Knoll could be the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
