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Quality care

Wyggestons focuses on providing residential and respite care at our care home, Agnes House.

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Affordable homes

Wyggestons focuses on providing top quality, affordable housing and support for people over 60 years of age who are in need.

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Shelter and support

Wyggestons has been successfully providing sheltered housing and housing related support and care services for vulnerable older people since it was formed in 1513.

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Welcome to Wyggestons

Wyggestons focuses on providing top quality affordable rented housing accommodation, support and care services for those of 60 years of age and older. Originally formed as an Almshouse Charity in 1513, Wyggestons has been successfully providing sheltered housing and housing related care services for vulnerable older people at its site on Hinckley Road since the 1960s. The Charity is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide residential and respite care at our Agnes House care home.

Our homes
 

On March 31st 2023 Wyggestons Hospital merged with it’s near neighbour Trinity Hospital CIO to become the Wyggestons and Trinity Almshouses.

The two charities combine 1,200 years of caring for their local community. They now operate as one charity, with a shared senior management team and Board of Trustees, enabling the continuation of their Charitable objectives of supporting older people in the city and county of Leicester.

William House

William House comprises 56 apartments in addition to a full range of communal facilities including lifts to each floor, communal laundry, guest room, residents library, lounges, meeting rooms and our administration offices. The scheme is surround by our five acres of landscaped gardens.

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Agnes House

Agnes House accommodates 26 residents on a long term or respite basis offering the very highest standards of care to all. Each bedroom is single occupancy with en-suite facilities, television point and a 24 hour call system. Our spacious, sunny dining room offers a relaxing place to take meals.

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Lancaster House

This new development consists of six self-sufficient bungalows and eight flats. Lancaster House demonstrates Wyggestons’ continued improvement of facilities for residents and staff, solidifying our place in Leicester as the most trusted and respected Sheltered Housing and Residential Care facility.
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William House

William House comprises 56 apartments in addition to a full range of communal facilities including lifts to each floor, communal laundry, guest room, residents library, lounges, meeting rooms and our administration offices. The scheme is surround by our five acres of landscaped gardens.

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Agnes House

Agnes House accommodates 26 residents on a long term or respite basis offering the very highest standards of care to all. Each bedroom is single occupancy with en-suite facilities, television point and a 24 hour call system. Our spacious, sunny dining room offers a relaxing place to take meals.

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Lancaster House

This new development will consist of six self-sufficient bungalows and eight flats. Lancaster House demonstrates Wyggestons’ commitment to further improve our facilities for residents and staff, solidifying our place in Leicester as the most trusted and respected Sheltered Housing and Residential Care facility.

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Quality

Agnes House has been rated an overall ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission.

Affordable

All of our sheltered accommodation is aimed at the over 60’s in need and our waiting list is prioritised by the highest need of potential residents.

Support

All of the residents at Agnes have care and support around the clock. William House, Lancaster House and the Cottages all have emergency alarm systems with round the clock assistance from our trained wardens.

Testimonials

Take a look at some of the testimonials from William House residents and family members of Agnes House residents.

“I have lived here at Wyggestons for over 20 years and management and staff have always been very kind and caring towards me”

AP | William House resident

“Grateful thoughts are here, warmest thanks as well, your care devotion and kindness, given to our dear mum, meant more than words can tell”

Daughter of Agnes House resident

“I’m very grateful to be living here at Wyggestons, with all the help and encouragement that is available from the caring staff”

MS | William House resident

“We are grateful for so much. Thank you for providing a safe, caring and cheerful atmosphere where we were confident that Dad would be looked after, and be as comfortable and happy as possible”

Children of Agnes House resident

“It is a pleasure to walk through the front door and say we are home”

MB | William House resident

“Thank you for all that you do for our mum and how you have helped her settle in to Agnes House”

Children of Agnes House resident

“I could not have found a better place to live in Leicester than Wyggestons, supported living with nice people”

PB | William House resident

“Agnes House deserves nothing but praise and commendation. I know this is not by chance, It is a result of the principles upon which Agnes House is founded, and the strong values and hard work of every member of staff”

Family member of Agnes House resident

“I am very grateful for all of the help and encouragement given to the gardening team. Being able to do something we enjoy, especially during the last year, has made a huge difference and has helped us cope with the restrictions”

HL | William House resident

“Our father always said how happy he was staying with you and what lovely waitresses there were at this lovely hotel! Thank you also for the welcome you made for the family when visiting him.”

Daughter of Agnes House resident

“It always meant a lot to know that Grandpa was cared for, respected, and in safe hands during his time at Agnes House”

Granddaughter of Agnes House resident

“The availability and professionalism of all the staff must be one of the main characteristics of Wyggestons”

JS | William House resident

“Thank you to all of the staff at Agnes House for the care that you gave mum during her 15 years with you. She received kindness, compassion and companionship from you all, supporting her with the best care”

Daughter of Agnes House resident

St Ursula’s Chapel

St Ursula’s Chapel is the Wyggestons on-site chapel. St Ursula’s provides sanctuary, events, ceremonies and worship gatherings for our residents. The chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows depict the history of the chapel and Wyggestons Hospital.

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St Ursula’s Chapel

St Ursula’s Chapel is the Wyggestons on-site chapel. St Ursula’s provides sanctuary, events, ceremonies and worship gatherings for our residents. The chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows depict the history of the chapel and Wyggestons Hospital.

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Get in Touch

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