Barons Park Care
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds46
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2022-04-14
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 warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-04-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good, covering training, care planning, and healthcare access. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which means inspectors will have assessed whether staff training and care approaches are appropriate for this group. No specific detail about the content of dementia training, how often care plans are reviewed, or how GP access is arranged is recorded in the published summary. A Good rating in this domain does indicate that inspectors were satisfied that the home knew what it was doing in these areas at the time of the visit.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. This domain is where inspectors assess whether staff treat the people living here with warmth, dignity, and respect. No specific inspector observations, such as whether staff used preferred names, knocked before entering rooms, or moved at an unhurried pace, are recorded in the published summary. No quotes from residents or relatives about their experience of care are included in the published text. The Good rating indicates that, overall, inspectors were satisfied with what they saw.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good, covering activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's preferences and needs. The home supports people with dementia and mental health conditions, which means responsiveness to changing behaviour and individual communication styles is particularly important. No specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, or how the home tailors the day to individuals is recorded in the published summary. Communication with families also falls within this domain, but no specific examples of how the home keeps families informed are described.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. The registered manager is named as Mr Ryan James Stanton, and the nominated individual is Mrs Diane Smith. A clear leadership structure is in place and was assessed as meeting the required standard. The improvement across all five domains from the previous inspection suggests the manager took accountability for previous shortfalls and drove genuine change. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, or how the home handles complaints is recorded in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specializes in caring for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia and mental health conditions. They're also equipped to support people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialized care alongside their broader mental health support. This integrated approach means residents with complex needs receive comprehensive care. 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
Barons Park Care scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to a solid Good across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published report, meaning several important areas such as food, activities, and night staffing cannot be fully assessed from the available evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Barons Park Care, on Desford Lane in Leicester, was rated Good at its inspection in March 2022, with Good ratings across all five domains: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. This represents a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the management team identified what was not working and made real changes. The home cares for up to 46 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions, and some people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act. The main uncertainty here is the limited detail in the published inspection summary. Because the full narrative report is not available, this Family View cannot confirm specific observations about staff warmth, food quality, night staffing ratios, or how activities are tailored to individuals with advanced dementia. The improvement trend is encouraging, but the inspection was carried out in March 2022, more than two years ago at the time of writing. On a visit, ask to see the actual staffing rota for the current week, ask how the home has changed since the previous inspection, and spend time in a communal area to observe whether staff interactions feel unhurried and personal.
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In Their Own Words
How Barons Park Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate support through life's most difficult moments
Barons Park Care – Expert Care in Leicester
When families face the challenge of finding care for complex needs, Barons Park Care in Leicester offers a place where both younger and older adults receive specialized support. The home provides care for people with dementia and mental health conditions, including those whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act.
Who they care for
The home specializes in caring for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia and mental health conditions. They're also equipped to support people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialized care alongside their broader mental health support. This integrated approach means residents with complex needs receive comprehensive care.
“If you're considering Barons Park Care, visiting in person will help you understand if it's the right fit for 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
Barons Park Care scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating to a solid Good across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published report, meaning several important areas such as food, activities, and night staffing cannot be fully assessed from the available evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Barons Park Care, on Desford Lane in Leicester, was rated Good at its inspection in March 2022, with Good ratings across all five domains: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. This represents a meaningful improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the management team identified what was not working and made real changes. The home cares for up to 46 people, including those living with dementia and mental health conditions, and some people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act. The main uncertainty here is the limited detail in the published inspection summary. Because the full narrative report is not available, this Family View cannot confirm specific observations about staff warmth, food quality, night staffing ratios, or how activities are tailored to individuals with advanced dementia. The improvement trend is encouraging, but the inspection was carried out in March 2022, more than two years ago at the time of writing. On a visit, ask to see the actual staffing rota for the current week, ask how the home has changed since the previous inspection, and spend time in a communal area to observe whether staff interactions feel unhurried and personal.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Barons Park Care measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Barons Park Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Compassionate support through life's most difficult moments
Barons Park Care – Expert Care in Leicester
When families face the challenge of finding care for complex needs, Barons Park Care in Leicester offers a place where both younger and older adults receive specialized support. The home provides care for people with dementia and mental health conditions, including those whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act.
Who they care for
The home specializes in caring for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia and mental health conditions. They're also equipped to support people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialized care alongside their broader mental health support. This integrated approach means residents with complex needs receive comprehensive care.
Management & ethos
Families have found staff respond quickly when residents need attention. During particularly difficult times, including end-of-life care, the team has shown real compassion and attentiveness that families with nursing backgrounds have particularly appreciated.
“If you're considering Barons Park Care, visiting in person will help you understand if it's the right fit for your family's needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
