Hillcrest Residential Home
Tyldesley, M29 · 17 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Dementia care homes in Wigan
45 of the 59 care homes in Wigan are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 36 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Wigan typically cost £1,429 a week, about £74,308 a year, based on 8 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,324 to £1,554. That is about 6% less than the typical residential fee in Wigan of £1,521.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,070 a week near Wigan and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Wigan
£1,429a week
About £74,308 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,858 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 £359 a week less, £18,668 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,503 a week less than two places.
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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.
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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
Hourigan House Residential Care Home
Leigh, WN7 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Lakelands Residential Care Home
Wigan, WN2 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Lakeview
Leigh, WN7 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Lyndhurst Residential Care Home
Leigh, WN7 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Montrose Hall
Wigan, WN5 · 41 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Norfolk House Care Home
Wigan, WN6 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Norley Hall Care Home
Wigan, WN5 · 52 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
St George's (Wigan) Limited
Wigan, WN1 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Acorns
Wigan, WN2 · 39 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Chanters Care Home
Manchester, M46 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Hamiltons Care Home
Manchester, M46 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Oaks Care Home
Wigan, WN2 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
The Old Rectory
Wigan, WN6 · 10 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Thorley House Residential Care Home
Wigan, WN2 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Woodlands Court Care Home
Wigan, WN2 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Worthington Lake Care Home
Wigan, WN1 · 34 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Jah-Jireh Charity Homes Wigan
Wigan, WN6 · 47 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Lime House
Nr Warrington, WA3 · 32 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Shawcross Care Home
Wigan, WN4 · 50 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Josephs Care Home
Leigh, WN7 · 20 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,429 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
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.
Typical dementia care homes fees in Wigan
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 45 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,429
- Usually £1,324 to £1,554 a week8 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,070
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Wigan cost?
Dementia care homes in Wigan typically charge £1,429 a week, usually between £1,324 and £1,554. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Wigan?
45 of the 59 CQC-registered care homes in Wigan are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Wigan?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Wigan?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Wigan council for a needs assessment.