Dementia Care Home

Langdale House Residential & Nursing Care Home

6 Church Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 4FG

Nursing homes

At a Glance

The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.

DCC Family Score
72/ 100
Weighted from family reviews
Dementia SpecialismConfirmed

Nursing homes

Families Rate The Staff55 / 100

Staff warmth score

“Well Looked After”55%

of reviewers answered yes

Good to know

  • Registered beds31
  • SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
  • Last inspected2023-12-23

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The Evidence

What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.

Section 01

What families say

Relatives talk about staff who greet visitors warmly and remember everyone's names and preferences. They describe a place where residents with dementia feel secure and those with physical challenges gain strength. The activities coordinator keeps everyone engaged with outings, entertainment, and seasonal events that bring genuine smiles.

The eight family priority themes

  • Staff warmth55
  • Compassion & dignity55
  • Cleanliness55
  • Activities & engagement50
  • Food quality50
  • Healthcare55
  • Management & leadership60
  • Resident happiness55
Section 02

What inspectors found

Inspected 2023-12-23

  • Is this home safe?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good. The home is registered to provide nursing care for up to 31 people across a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. The published report does not include specific observations about medicines management, falls prevention, infection control, or staffing levels. No concerns were raised and no requirement notices were issued in this domain.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the care effective?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good. The home is registered as a nursing home with dementia and mental health listed as specialisms. The published report does not describe the content of staff training, how care plans are structured, how frequently they are reviewed, or how GP and specialist access is arranged. No concerns were identified in this domain.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is this home caring?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good. No concerns about dignity, privacy, or the quality of staff interactions were identified. However, the published report includes no direct observations of staff behaviour, no resident testimony, and no relative quotes. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with what they found, but the basis for that judgement is not set out in the published narrative.
    Verified by inspectorResident testimony recorded
  • Is the home responsive?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good. The home lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms, indicating the service is designed to meet a range of complex needs. The published report does not describe the activities programme, how end-of-life care is planned, or how the home responds to individual preferences. No concerns were raised in this domain.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the home well-led?

    Good
    The inspection rated this domain Good. The home is run by Langdale House Limited and has two named registered managers, Mr Joycee Jose and Mr Amaan Nadeem Sadiq, as well as a nominated individual, Mrs Neemat Nadeem Sadiq. Having two registered managers and a nominated individual reflects a defined governance structure. The published report does not describe management visibility, staff culture, how concerns are handled, or how the home uses feedback to improve. No concerns were identified in this domain.
    Verified by inspector
  • Source: CQC inspection report →

    Section 03

    What the evidence base says

    Langdale House supports people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to suit different age groups and conditions. Families describe staff who understand dementia well, learning what soothes each resident and adapting as needs change. They create routines that help residents feel secure while keeping them engaged through appropriate activities and gentle encouragement. 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.

72/ 100

DCC Family Score

Langdale House was rated Good across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so scores reflect the Good rating rather than rich supporting evidence.

Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.

The three-lens summary

Lens 01

What families tell us

Relatives talk about staff who greet visitors warmly and remember everyone's names and preferences. They describe a place where residents with dementia feel secure and those with physical challenges gain strength. The activities coordinator keeps everyone engaged with outings, entertainment, and seasonal events that bring genuine smiles.

Lens 02

What inspectors have recorded

Staff take time to learn each resident's habits and preferences, adapting their approach accordingly. Families appreciate the regular communication — photos, videos, and written updates that show exactly how their relatives are doing. When families have questions or concerns, staff respond quickly and involve them in care decisions.

Lens 03

How it sits against good practice

The connections here seem to last — families mention staff staying in touch even after residents move on.

DCC Recommendation

Worth a visit

Langdale House Ltd, on Church Street in Leicester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection on 6 December 2023, with the report published on 23 December 2023. The home provides nursing care for up to 31 people and lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment among its specialisms. The Good rating across every domain is a meaningful benchmark, and the registered leadership structure, with two named registered managers and a nominated individual, suggests accountability is formally in place. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very limited narrative detail. There are no recorded observations of staff interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no specific examples of care practice. A Good rating tells you the home met the required standard at the time of inspection, but it does not tell you what daily life feels like for your parent. Before you decide, visit at a time you have not pre-announced, request to see last week's staffing rota rather than a template, and ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers and how the team supports residents living with dementia.

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In Their Own Words

How Langdale House Residential & Nursing Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.

What Langdale House Residential & Nursing Care Home says about itself

Where personalised care brings real improvements to residents' lives

Compassionate Care in Leicester at Langdale House Ltd

Families describe watching their relatives regain confidence and mobility at Langdale House in Leicester. This East Midlands care home specialises in complex care needs, from dementia to physical disabilities, with staff who take time to understand what makes each resident tick. The regular photos and updates families receive show residents enjoying music sessions, exercise classes, and special celebrations.

Care & specialisms

Who they care for

    Langdale House supports people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, adapting their approach to suit different age groups and conditions.

    How they describe their dementia care

    Families describe staff who understand dementia well, learning what soothes each resident and adapting as needs change. They create routines that help residents feel secure while keeping them engaged through appropriate activities and gentle encouragement.

    “The connections here seem to last — families mention staff staying in touch even after residents move on.”

    DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.

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