Trees
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 beds19
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2017-12-02
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 & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2017-12-02
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition, and access to healthcare such as GPs and specialist services. The home supports a complex mix of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities, which makes the quality of care planning particularly important. No specific examples of care plan content, training records, or healthcare access are available in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain reflects how staff treat the people who live at The Trees, covering warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. No direct inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no family testimony are available in the published summary. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the evidence base behind it is not visible in the published text.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors its care and activities to individual preferences, how it handles complaints, and how it supports people at the end of their life. The home's wide range of specialisms, including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, and sensory impairment, means the demands on responsiveness are substantial. No specific activity examples, complaint handling details, or individual care stories are available in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. The registered manager is Philip Andrew Hutchinson, with Jon Wilson as the nominated individual for the provider, Leicestershire County Council. The home has had three inspections recorded and has improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests positive leadership momentum. No specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, or governance systems are available in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The care team here works with residents who have sensory impairments, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They also support both younger adults under 65 and older residents, bringing together different generations under one roof. For residents living with dementia, the team provides specialist support tailored to each person's needs and stage of their journey. The home's experience with complex conditions means they understand how dementia can interact with other health challenges. 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
The Trees has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published report text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a Good rating with limited supporting evidence rather than rich, verified observations.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Trees, on Deveron Way in Hinckley, was assessed in September 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains, with the full report published in January 2026. This is a significant improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, and it covers a small home of 19 beds run by Leicestershire County Council. The home supports a wide range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The honest limitation here is that the published report summary contains very little specific detail: no direct inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no examples of what Good actually looks like day to day at this home. A Good rating is reassuring, but it tells you the direction of travel rather than the texture of daily life. Before committing, visit in person, ask to see last month's activity records and a staffing rota, speak to the registered manager about night staffing ratios and agency use, and if possible talk to a family member whose parent already lives there.
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In Their Own Words
How Trees describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in the heart of Leicestershire
The Trees – Your Trusted residential home
When someone you love needs specialist support, finding the right care setting takes time and careful thought. The Trees in Hinckley offers residential care for people with a wide range of complex needs, from dementia and learning disabilities to mental health conditions and physical disabilities. This East Midlands care home also welcomes younger adults who need specialist support, creating a diverse community where individual needs come first.
Who they care for
The care team here works with residents who have sensory impairments, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They also support both younger adults under 65 and older residents, bringing together different generations under one roof.
For residents living with dementia, the team provides specialist support tailored to each person's needs and stage of their journey. The home's experience with complex conditions means they understand how dementia can interact with other health challenges.
“Getting to know any care home properly means visiting in person and asking the questions that matter most to your family.”
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
The Trees has improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five inspection domains, which is a meaningful and positive step. However, the published report text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a Good rating with limited supporting evidence rather than rich, verified observations.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Trees, on Deveron Way in Hinckley, was assessed in September 2025 and rated Good across all five inspection domains, with the full report published in January 2026. This is a significant improvement on a previous Requires Improvement rating, and it covers a small home of 19 beds run by Leicestershire County Council. The home supports a wide range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. The honest limitation here is that the published report summary contains very little specific detail: no direct inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no examples of what Good actually looks like day to day at this home. A Good rating is reassuring, but it tells you the direction of travel rather than the texture of daily life. Before committing, visit in person, ask to see last month's activity records and a staffing rota, speak to the registered manager about night staffing ratios and agency use, and if possible talk to a family member whose parent already lives there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Trees measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Trees describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for complex needs in the heart of Leicestershire
The Trees – Your Trusted residential home
When someone you love needs specialist support, finding the right care setting takes time and careful thought. The Trees in Hinckley offers residential care for people with a wide range of complex needs, from dementia and learning disabilities to mental health conditions and physical disabilities. This East Midlands care home also welcomes younger adults who need specialist support, creating a diverse community where individual needs come first.
Who they care for
The care team here works with residents who have sensory impairments, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. They also support both younger adults under 65 and older residents, bringing together different generations under one roof.
For residents living with dementia, the team provides specialist support tailored to each person's needs and stage of their journey. The home's experience with complex conditions means they understand how dementia can interact with other health challenges.
“Getting to know any care home properly means visiting in person and asking the questions that matter most to your family.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
