Ince Green Lane
Wigan, WN3 · 0.3 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialWigan Council
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
CQC: Good
Ambleside Bank Care Home
High Street (Off Ince Green Lane), Lower Ince, Wigan, WN3 4RL
Residential care home · 40 beds · Century Healthcare
- Weekly fee
- £1,250
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2024
- Beds
- 40
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Ambleside Bank Care Home's reported fee
£1,250a week
About £65,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,500 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,070a week
The typical live-in carer near Wigan, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £180 a week less, £9,360 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,145 a week less than two places.
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About Ambleside Bank Care Home
Ambleside Bank Care Home is a residential care home in Wigan, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Century Healthcare, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published January 2024, the CQC rated Ambleside Bank Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Ambleside Bank Care Home has told us it charges £1,250 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £65,000 a year. It is about 18% below the typical residential fee in Wigan of £1,521 a week.
There are 59 registered care homes in Wigan. The nearest to Ambleside Bank Care Home include Ince Green Lane, Lakelands Residential Care Home and St George's (Wigan) Limited, 3 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Century Healthcare Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2024)
- Council area
- Wigan
- Town
- Wigan
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Ambleside Bank Care Home was rated Good; inspectors found safe care and strong management, but there was no registered manager in post.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,250 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “the private fees at Ambleside 1250 per week” | Reported by the home “the private fees at Ambleside 1250 per week” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,070 a week near Wigan, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Ambleside Bank Care Home
How much does Ambleside Bank Care Home cost?
Ambleside Bank Care Home charges £1,250 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Ambleside Bank Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ambleside Bank Care Home Good in January 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Ambleside Bank Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Ambleside Bank Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Ambleside Bank Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Ambleside Bank Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Ambleside Bank Care Home have?
Ambleside Bank Care Home is registered for up to 40 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Wigan
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 92 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
Rodrigo Javier B.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Wigan. Can care for a couple
Antiletha T.
2 reviews
From £1,190 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Wigan. Can care for a couple
Inaune H.
1 review
From £910 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 24 minutes from Wigan. Can care for a couple
Christiana A.
1 review
From £1,029 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 26 minutes from Wigan. Can care for a couple
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
“He developed a close affinity with Terence, spending time talking with him before he retired to bed and looking after his needs during the night.”
See live-in carers near WiganProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wigan
Live-in, a week
typically £1,070
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Lakelands Residential Care Home
Wigan, WN2 · 1.2 km · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
St George's (Wigan) Limited
Wigan, WN1 · 1.3 km · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,521 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week