Shawcross Care Home
Bolton Road, Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8TU
Nursing home · 50 beds · Shawcross Care

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,528
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2026
- Beds
- 50
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £79,469 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,057 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 £184 a week less, £9,581 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,702 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 Shawcross Care Home
Shawcross Care Home is a nursing home in Wigan, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Shawcross Care. The home has been registered since February 2024.
At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated Shawcross Care Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Shawcross 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 Shawcross Care Home include Ashton View Nursing Home, Ashwood Residential Care Home and Garswood House Residential Care Home. 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
- Shawcross Care Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- February 2024
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2026)
- Council area
- Wigan
- Town
- Wigan
The rating history and published reports for Shawcross Care Home, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Shawcross 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 Shawcross Care Home
How much does Shawcross Care Home cost?
Shawcross 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 Shawcross Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Shawcross Care Home Requires improvement in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Shawcross Care Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Shawcross Care Home 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 Shawcross Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Shawcross Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Shawcross Care Home have?
Shawcross Care Home is registered for up to 50 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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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Wigan
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