Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Willowbrook

20 Wendys Close, Leicester, LE5 2HY

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 10 August 2019

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Last inspected 3 March 2022

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

Report published 25 Mar 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

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

Good
Caring

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

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

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

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

3 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Leicester Royal Infirmary

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

3.3 mi

Nearest GP surgery

0.2 mi

9 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

0.4 mi

8 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.8 mi

1 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)

191

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.

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

438

locations

92%

rated Good or Outstanding

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

Details

Number of beds6
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
Last inspected3 March 2022
Registered with CQC since30 June 2014
Registered managerJoseph William Armstrong Alberry Macleod

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentSubstance misuse problems

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

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