St Georges
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 beds36
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2021-11-12
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 warmth75
- Compassion & dignity75
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-11-12
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
St Georges received a Good rating for Effective at its March 2024 assessment. This domain covers whether care plans are detailed and regularly reviewed, whether staff have the right training for dementia care, and whether residents have timely access to healthcare professionals including GPs and specialists. The published summary provides no specific examples of care plan content, training records, or healthcare access arrangements. The home lists dementia as a registered specialism.Is this home caring?
St Georges received a Good rating for Caring at its March 2024 assessment. This is the domain most closely linked to the day-to-day experience of your parent: how staff speak to residents, whether they use preferred names, whether care is delivered without rushing, and whether dignity and privacy are maintained. The published summary contains no specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback on these questions. The home's previous Requires Improvement rating in 2021 makes the March 2024 Good rating for Caring an improvement on its earlier record.Is the home responsive?
St Georges received a Good rating for Responsive at its March 2024 assessment. This domain covers whether the home offers varied and meaningful activities, whether it responds to individual preferences and changing needs, and whether end-of-life care is planned thoughtfully. The published summary contains no specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, or how the home handles requests or complaints. The home's specialism in dementia means responsiveness to individual need is particularly important.Is the home well-led?
St Georges received a Good rating for Well-led at its March 2024 assessment. A named registered manager, Mrs Diane Smith, is in post, and a nominated individual is also identified, indicating a clear accountability structure. The home is operated by Prime Life Limited. The published summary gives no specific detail about manager visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home acts on feedback. The home's trajectory from Requires Improvement in 2021 to Good in 2024 suggests leadership has made genuine improvements.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at St Georges supports adults of all ages who need residential care, including those under 65. They have specific experience caring for people living with dementia. St Georges provides specialist dementia care as part of their residential services. The team works with residents living with different stages of dementia, offering person-centered support. 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
St Georges scores in the mid-range across all themes. The most recent published assessment (March 2024) rated the home Good across all five domains, but the underlying inspection text provided here contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect that positive headline rating rather than direct observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Georges, on Ratcliffe Road in Leicester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent published assessment in March 2024, with the report published in August 2024. The home is registered to care for up to 36 people, including adults living with dementia, and is run by Prime Life Limited with a named registered manager in post. A Good rating across all domains is a positive headline and places the home in a better position than many others nationally. However, the published summary provided for this report contains almost no specific observational detail, so it is not possible to say with confidence what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. The home also carries an older overall rating of Requires Improvement from a November 2021 inspection, and the trend shows a previous decline, which means the March 2024 Good rating represents a recovery rather than a consistently strong record. On your visit, ask how long the current manager has been in post, request to see last month's actual staffing rotas including nights, and spend time in communal areas to observe how staff interact with residents without hurrying.
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In Their Own Words
How St Georges describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for older adults and those living with dementia
St Georges – Expert Care in Leicester
St Georges in Leicester provides residential care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. The home also welcomes younger adults who need residential support. Located in the East Midlands, the home offers specialist care services tailored to individual needs.
Who they care for
The team at St Georges supports adults of all ages who need residential care, including those under 65. They have specific experience caring for people living with dementia.
St Georges provides specialist dementia care as part of their residential services. The team works with residents living with different stages of dementia, offering person-centered support.
“If you're considering residential care options in Leicester, visiting St Georges could help you understand if their approach suits your family's needs.”
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
St Georges scores in the mid-range across all themes. The most recent published assessment (March 2024) rated the home Good across all five domains, but the underlying inspection text provided here contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect that positive headline rating rather than direct observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Georges, on Ratcliffe Road in Leicester, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent published assessment in March 2024, with the report published in August 2024. The home is registered to care for up to 36 people, including adults living with dementia, and is run by Prime Life Limited with a named registered manager in post. A Good rating across all domains is a positive headline and places the home in a better position than many others nationally. However, the published summary provided for this report contains almost no specific observational detail, so it is not possible to say with confidence what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. The home also carries an older overall rating of Requires Improvement from a November 2021 inspection, and the trend shows a previous decline, which means the March 2024 Good rating represents a recovery rather than a consistently strong record. On your visit, ask how long the current manager has been in post, request to see last month's actual staffing rotas including nights, and spend time in communal areas to observe how staff interact with residents without hurrying.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Georges measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Georges describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for older adults and those living with dementia
St Georges – Expert Care in Leicester
St Georges in Leicester provides residential care for people over 65, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. The home also welcomes younger adults who need residential support. Located in the East Midlands, the home offers specialist care services tailored to individual needs.
Who they care for
The team at St Georges supports adults of all ages who need residential care, including those under 65. They have specific experience caring for people living with dementia.
St Georges provides specialist dementia care as part of their residential services. The team works with residents living with different stages of dementia, offering person-centered support.
“If you're considering residential care options in Leicester, visiting St Georges could help you understand if their approach suits your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
