
- Weekly fee
- £1,626 to £1,789
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2019
- Beds
- 48
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £84,552 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,252 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £282 a week less, £14,664 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,897 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.
About Carrington Court
Carrington Court is a nursing home in Wigan, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 48 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Welltower, which operates 562 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2011.
At its latest inspection, published April 2019, the CQC rated Carrington Court 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.
Carrington Court charges £1,626 to £1,789 a week for nursing care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £84,552 a year. It is about 7% above the typical residential fee in Wigan of £1,521 a week.
There are 59 registered care homes in Wigan. The nearest to Carrington Court include Rosebridge Court, The Acorns and Lakelands Residential Care Home, 2 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
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- HC-One Limited
- Brand
- Welltower
- Registered with CQC
- October 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2019)
- Council area
- Wigan
- Town
- Wigan
- 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.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control measures and confirmed that earlier safety improvements had been made.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,626 to £1,789 as of August 2026 From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Carrington Court Care Home is £1625.86 - £1788.74” View on Carrington Court’s website | From the home's website “The weekly fee range for Carrington Court Care Home is £1625.86 - £1788.74” View on Carrington Court’s website |
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 Carrington Court
How much does Carrington Court cost?
Carrington Court charges £1,626 to £1,789 a week for nursing care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Carrington Court?
The Care Quality Commission rated Carrington Court Good in April 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Carrington Court provide nursing care?
Yes. Carrington Court is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Carrington Court offer dementia care?
Yes. Carrington Court is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Carrington Court have?
Carrington Court is registered for up to 48 residents.
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.
“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.”
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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