Silver Birches
85 Lutterworth Road, Aylestone, Leicester, LE2 8PJ
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 5 October 2023
Last inspected 23 August 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 5 Oct 2023
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Inadequate
6 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Leicester Royal Infirmary
59.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Pasley Road Health Centre
0.7 mi
11 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Jhoots Pharmacy
0.4 mi
13 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.7 mi
11 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Leicester (2025–26)
£1,044
per week, residential
£1,195
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
10.5% of people in Leicester are aged 65 or over
67.5
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.