Westleigh Lodge
Wigan, WN7 · 0.6 km · 48 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
from £1,541 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
CQC: Good
Hourigan House Residential Care Home
Myrtle Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5QU
Residential care home · 40 beds · Minster Care Group
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,521
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2026
- Beds
- 40
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Wigan
£1,521a week
About £79,066 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,041 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 £451 a week less, £23,426 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,686 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Leigh
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wigan
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 Hourigan House Residential Care Home
Hourigan House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Leigh, in the Wigan council area, 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 Minster Care Group, which operates 61 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2017.
At its latest inspection, published February 2026, the CQC rated Hourigan House Residential 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.
Hourigan House Residential Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wigan with a fee on record typically charge about £1,521 a week for residential care and £1,528 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 59 registered care homes in Wigan. The nearest to Hourigan House Residential Care Home include Westleigh Lodge, Lakeview and Lyndhurst 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
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Croftwood Care UK Limited
- Brand
- Minster Care Group
- Registered with CQC
- October 2017
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2026)
- Council area
- Wigan
- Town
- Leigh
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured about infection control, with some resources suggested for further development.
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
Hourigan House Residential Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Wigan typically charge about £1,521 a week for residential care and £1,528 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,070 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Hourigan House Residential Care Home
How much does Hourigan House Residential Care Home cost?
Hourigan House Residential Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Wigan typically charge about £1,521 a week for residential care and £1,528 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Hourigan House Residential Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Hourigan House Residential Care Home Good in February 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Hourigan House Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Hourigan House Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Hourigan House Residential Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Hourigan House Residential Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Hourigan House Residential Care Home have?
Hourigan House Residential 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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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
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
Lakeview
Leigh, WN7 · 1.0 km · 30 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
Lyndhurst Residential Care Home
Leigh, WN7 · 1.7 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