The Bungalows
7 Highfield, Billinge Road, Wigan, WN3 6BL
Residential care home · 8 beds · Wigan Council

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,521
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated
- Beds
- 8
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £79,066 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,041 a 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.
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 The Bungalows
The Bungalows is a residential care home in Wigan, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Wigan Council, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2025.
The Bungalows has not yet received a CQC rating. This is normal for a newly registered service; the CQC usually inspects within its first year.
The Bungalows 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 The Bungalows include Berkeley Park, Alexandra Grange and Berkeley House, 1 of which has 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
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Wigan Council
- Registered with CQC
- May 2025
- Latest CQC rating
- Not yet rated
- Council area
- Wigan
- Town
- Wigan
Fees
The Bungalows 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
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about The Bungalows
How much does The Bungalows cost?
The Bungalows 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 The Bungalows?
The Bungalows has not yet been rated by the CQC. New services are usually inspected within their first year.
Does The Bungalows provide nursing care?
No. The Bungalows is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Bungalows offer dementia care?
The Bungalows is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Wigan listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Bungalows have?
The Bungalows is registered for up to 8 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.
Other care homes near Wigan
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Wigan
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.