The Willows
14 The Lant, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9PD
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 2 November 2019
Last inspected 26 November 2020
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 12 Dec 2020
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 unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated April 2017
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Leicester Royal Infirmary
59.2% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Field Street Surgery
0.2 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
0.1 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.1 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 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)
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.