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Acorn Close is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Shepshed, Leicestershire. It is operated by Prime Life Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Acorn Close provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Acorn Close in July 2026 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Acorn Close is located in Shepshed, within the Leicestershire local authority area in East Midlands.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 2 Cotton Mill Crescent, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9DR |
| Phone | 01509 504279 |
| Website | www.prime-life.co.uk |
| Local authority | Leicestershire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Last inspection | 22 July 2026 |
| Provider | Prime Life Limited |
Is Acorn Close registered with the CQC?
Yes. Acorn Close is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-131819895
What type of care does Acorn Close provide?
Acorn Close provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Acorn Close?
You can contact Acorn Close by phone on 01509 504279, or visit them at 2 Cotton Mill Crescent, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9DR.
What is Acorn Close's CQC rating?
Acorn Close has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-131819895
What are Acorn Close's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Acorn Close's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Shepshed?
There are 4 CQC-registered care homes in Shepshed. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/shepshed.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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