Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Melton Short Breaks Service

21 Victor Avenue, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0GG

Overall CQC rating

Requires Improvement

Rating published 16 March 2024

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Last inspected 17 November 2023

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 16 Mar 2024

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Requires Improvement
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Requires Improvement
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Requires Improvement
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Requires Improvement

Rating declined from Good

4 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Leicester Royal Infirmary

59.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

13.7 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Church Street Practice

0.4 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Boots

0.4 mi

5 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.4 mi

4 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Leicestershire (2025–26)

£986

per week, residential

£1,084

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)

110

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

18.4% of people in Leicestershire are aged 65 or over

37.1

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.

Provider

Leicestershire County Council

25

locations

50%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds6
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
Last inspected17 November 2023
Registered with CQC since16 December 2010
Registered managerClaire Marie Elliott

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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