Supported accommodation and care homes | Leicestershire County Council

Find out about the different types of accommodation available, with the support you need.

Find out if you are eligible for Pension Credit

If you’re over State Pension age you may be able to claim Pension Credit which tops up pension income and can help with day to day living costs.

Helping you choose somewhere to live that meets your needs.

Find out about sheltered and warden-assisted housing and where to find it.

Extra care housing offers you the reassurance that flexible care and support is available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet your changing needs.

Supported living is about having your own place to live, with the support you need.

Shared Lives care is where families or individuals share their home and day to day lives with people who need help and support.

If you’ve explored all the other supported housing options, find out about moving into a residential care home or nursing home.

Who to contact to arrange a short stay in a care home if you're coming out of hospital or for respite care.

Find out the rating of our Care Quality Commission regulated services.

Find sources of information and advice for housing issues if you're a council tenant or living in supported accommodation.

28 March 2024

Remote technology used to reduce avoidable hospital admissions for care home residents

15 February 2023

An inspirational young woman has made incredible progress in the county council's Supported Living programme

12 January 2023

Priorities include identifying and recognising carers quickly