Magna Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds36
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities
- Last inspected2020-01-24
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors often mention how friendly and welcoming the atmosphere feels. There's something reassuring about seeing residents comfortable and well cared for in what clearly feels like a happy place.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership55
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-01-24
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the November 2019 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, nutrition and outcomes for people living in the home. Dementia is listed as a registered specialism, implying inspectors were satisfied that appropriate expertise and practice were in place. No specific examples of care plans, GP access arrangements or training records are referenced in the available report text. The July 2023 review found no evidence of decline.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the November 2019 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people in their care — warmth, dignity, respect and support for independence. No direct quotes from residents or relatives are recorded in the available report text, and no specific inspector observations of staff interactions are described. Two registered managers are named in the registration details. The July 2023 desktop review found no evidence requiring the rating to change.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the November 2019 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individuals' needs, including activities, engagement, flexibility and end-of-life planning. The home lists dementia as a specialism and cares for people with a range of complex needs. No specific activity programmes, examples of individual engagement or end-of-life planning arrangements are described in the available report text. The 2023 desktop review found no evidence of decline.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the November 2019 inspection. This domain covers management culture, governance, accountability and how the home responds to concerns and incidents. The home is operated by HC-One Limited and has two named registered managers on record. The July 2023 desktop review found no evidence requiring the rating to be reconsidered. No specific examples of management practice, staff culture or governance mechanisms are described in the available report text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Magna provides specialist support for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. For those living with dementia, the team brings patience and understanding to their approach. They focus on maintaining dignity while providing the specialist care needed. 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
Magna Nursing Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very limited specific detail — meaning this score reflects a confirmed positive baseline rather than richly evidenced excellence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how friendly and welcoming the atmosphere feels. There's something reassuring about seeing residents comfortable and well cared for in what clearly feels like a happy place.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team sets a tone of genuine dedication that filters through the whole home. Staff are consistently described as caring people who treat residents with real respect.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere that values kindness as much as care quality, Magna could be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Magna Nursing Home in Wigston was rated Good across all five inspection domains following a visit in November 2019 — the most recent full inspection available, published in January 2020. A desktop review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed. This means the home has held a stable Good rating for over five years without a fresh on-site inspection, which is an important limitation to keep in mind. The home is run by HC-One Limited, one of the UK's largest care providers, and lists dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities among its specialisms alongside general nursing care for up to 36 people. The most significant uncertainty here is the age and depth of the available evidence. The published inspection text contains almost no specific detail — no resident or family quotes, no inspector observations, no examples of care in practice — making it impossible to verify what day-to-day life actually looks like for your parent. A Good rating from 2019 tells you the home met the threshold at that moment; it does not tell you what has changed since. Before visiting, call and ask: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and what proportion of shifts are covered by agency workers? On your visit, watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas — unhurried, warm interactions are the single clearest signal of a home's true culture.
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In Their Own Words
How Magna Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness and respect shape every single day
Compassionate Care in Wigston at Magna Nursing Home
At Magna Nursing Home in Wigston, there's a genuine warmth that families notice straight away. This care home supports people with various needs, including dementia and physical disabilities, in an environment where dignity matters deeply. The team here seems to understand that small acts of kindness make all the difference.
Who they care for
Magna provides specialist support for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
For those living with dementia, the team brings patience and understanding to their approach. They focus on maintaining dignity while providing the specialist care needed.
“If you're looking for somewhere that values kindness as much as care quality, Magna could be worth exploring.”
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
Magna Nursing Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very limited specific detail — meaning this score reflects a confirmed positive baseline rather than richly evidenced excellence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors often mention how friendly and welcoming the atmosphere feels. There's something reassuring about seeing residents comfortable and well cared for in what clearly feels like a happy place.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team sets a tone of genuine dedication that filters through the whole home. Staff are consistently described as caring people who treat residents with real respect.
How it sits against good practice
If you're looking for somewhere that values kindness as much as care quality, Magna could be worth exploring.
Worth a visit
Magna Nursing Home in Wigston was rated Good across all five inspection domains following a visit in November 2019 — the most recent full inspection available, published in January 2020. A desktop review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed. This means the home has held a stable Good rating for over five years without a fresh on-site inspection, which is an important limitation to keep in mind. The home is run by HC-One Limited, one of the UK's largest care providers, and lists dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities among its specialisms alongside general nursing care for up to 36 people. The most significant uncertainty here is the age and depth of the available evidence. The published inspection text contains almost no specific detail — no resident or family quotes, no inspector observations, no examples of care in practice — making it impossible to verify what day-to-day life actually looks like for your parent. A Good rating from 2019 tells you the home met the threshold at that moment; it does not tell you what has changed since. Before visiting, call and ask: how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, and what proportion of shifts are covered by agency workers? On your visit, watch how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas — unhurried, warm interactions are the single clearest signal of a home's true culture.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Magna Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Magna Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where kindness and respect shape every single day
Compassionate Care in Wigston at Magna Nursing Home
At Magna Nursing Home in Wigston, there's a genuine warmth that families notice straight away. This care home supports people with various needs, including dementia and physical disabilities, in an environment where dignity matters deeply. The team here seems to understand that small acts of kindness make all the difference.
Who they care for
Magna provides specialist support for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
For those living with dementia, the team brings patience and understanding to their approach. They focus on maintaining dignity while providing the specialist care needed.
Management & ethos
The management team sets a tone of genuine dedication that filters through the whole home. Staff are consistently described as caring people who treat residents with real respect.
“If you're looking for somewhere that values kindness as much as care quality, Magna could be worth exploring.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
