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Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive
2-6 Simmins Crescent, Eyres Monsell, Leicester, LE2 9AH — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive was rated
Rating published 16/08/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 15 bedsRegistered capacity
- LeicesterCouncil for care funding
- 01162 498867Care home's own number
- Simmins Crescent LtdOperator
- 3rd November 2025Registered since
- Simmins Crescent LtdRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive
Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive is a Care Home in Leicester, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive was registered with the Care Quality Commission in November 2025. It is run by Simmins Crescent Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 16479544). It is the only care home Simmins Crescent Ltd has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Its current rating was inherited from the home's previous registration, which CQC does when a home changes provider. It reflects an inspection under the earlier owner until CQC inspects the home again.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published August 2019.
What types of care does Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive provide?
Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive have?
Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive is registered for 15 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive?
Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive is run by Simmins Crescent Ltd, a company registered at Companies House (number 16479544).
When was Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive registered with CQC?
Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since November 2025.
Who does Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive care for?
CQC registers Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive to care for people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive provide nursing care?
No. Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive?
Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive is in the Leicester council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Simmins Crescent/Whitteney Drive?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Leicester, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.